LEADING OFF: Kluber goes for 100th win, NL rivalries simmer
Corey Kluber goes for his 100th career victory when he starts for the Yankees at home against DetroitMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANTHONY RIZZO #48 - FIRST BASEMAN - NEW YORK YANKEES
8 HR •
35 RBI •
.228 AVG
8 HR
35 RBI
.228 AVG
LEADING OFF: Kluber goes for 100th win, NL rivalries simmer
Corey Kluber goes for his 100th career victory when he starts for the Yankees at home against DetroitMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'He's disrespecting us': Benches clear after Amir Garrett strikes out Anthony Rizzo Javier Báez says of Amir Garrett's post-strikeout celebration: "He's not doing it to pump (up) his teammates. He's disrespecting us."
MAY 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Hoerner delivers key hit, Cubs 'pen stops Reds in 3-2 win
Nick Hoerner hit a go-ahead single in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen shut down the Cincinnati Reds in a testy 3-2 winMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why did Anthony Rizzo pitching to Freddie Freeman strike such a nerve on Cubs Twitter? It wasn’t old school vs. new school, it was the conflicted feelings about how a team with recent success can sometimes be such a tired act.
MAY 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Vlad Jr. comes into his own, the joy of Freddie Freeman-Anthony Rizzo and more: Joe's Week in Baseball Plus an ode to Dayton Moore, more Jacob deGrom and Corbin Burnes talk, and we ponder the question: Can anybody hit the ball?
APRIL 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Three more hits Thursday Rizzo went 3-for-6 in Thursday's 9-3 win over Atlanta.
Impact All three hits were singles, and Rizzo was unable to score any of the Cubs' nine runs, but it was still a solid night. He also hit leadoff for the second straight game, and that could quickly become a more regular thing if he continues to excel in the spot. Ian Happ, who started the season as the team's leadoff hitter, was out of the lineup for the second straight day. When he returns, it will be interesting to see how the Chicago lineup shakes out.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Rizzo strikes out Freddie Freeman on 61 MPH pitch Frederick!
APRIL 29, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM
Anthony Rizzo joins Cy Young conversation after striking out Freddie Freeman with nasty curve Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo showed off his nasty curveball and wicked heater when he struck out Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman. J...
APRIL 29, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Three Strikes: Anthony Rizzo's hilarious strikeout, a sad Mets trend and a call no one understood A humorous strikeout, a frustrating trend for MLB's best pitcher and a controversial ruling highlighted Wednesday's action around the diamon...
APRIL 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Cubs' Rizzo gets a good laugh after striking out Freeman
Freddie Freeman loved facing Anthony Rizzo in a lopsided gameAPRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Freddie Freeman says smile-filled K vs. Anthony Rizzo is 'what sports is about' Freeman could afford to be happy: His team was up by 10 runs at the time and he had already collected four hits in the game.
APRIL 29, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cubs lack pop despite Rizzo in leadoff spot Cubs manager David Ross is looking for ways to breathe a little life into his ballclub. Along those lines, Ross asked Anthony Rizzo ahead of...
APRIL 29, 2021 • MLB.COM
Collects one hit from leadoff spot Rizzo went 1-for-4 in Wednesday's 10-0 loss to Atlanta.
Impact The batting line and final score are nothing to write home about, but more noteworthy here is the fact that Rizzo batted leadoff. It was his first time doing so this season, though the Cubs have experimented with this in the past. Ian Happ didn't start in this one -- and he could potentially return to the top of the order -- but Chicago is 10-14 and looking for an offensive spark. If Rizzo can help provide it from the leadoff spot, he may be able to stick there.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Braves hit 5 homers, pound Hendricks, Cubs 10-0
Marcell Ozuna homered in a four-run first inning, Huascar Ynoa pitched 5 1/3 strong innings and the Atlanta Braves went deep five times to beat the Chicago Cubs 10-0 for their thir...APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anthony Rizzo strikes out Freddie Freeman in Braves' blowout of Cubs The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a blowout loss to the Atlanta Braves. So, of course, Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo struck out 2020 N...
APRIL 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Woodruff works 6 innings as Brewers blank Arrieta, Cubs 6-0
Brandon Woodruff outdueled Jake Arrieta with six dominant innings, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the Chicago CubsAPRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records two extra-base hits Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a home run, one double, two RBI and two runs in Friday's 15-2 win over the Brewers.
Impact Rizzo put the Cubs on the board with an RBI double in the first inning before he hit a solo blast with one out in the second. The 31-year-old is now slashing .246/.359/.508 with four home runs, 12 runs and seven RBI to begin the season.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Cole vs Bieber, A's aim for 13th straight win
As pitching matchups go, this one is acesAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marisnick stars as Cubs pound Brewers for 4th straight win
Jake Marisnick homered and matched a career high with five RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 15-2 for their fourth straight victoryAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers LHP Anderson departs with right knee discomfort
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brett Anderson has left their game against the Chicago Cubs because of right knee discomfortAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Productive day in easy win Rizzo went 1-for-2 with three walks, three runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 16-4 win over the Mets.
Impact Rizzo displayed great patience at the plate and contributed to the dominant Chicago win. While the star first baseman hasn't produced to his typical levels yet, the fact that he's seemingly seeing the ball well is a good sign that big numbers could be coming soon.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Báez hits slam, Cubs get boost from Mets errors in 16-4 romp
Javier Báez hit a grand slam and the Chicago Cubs took advantage of a season-high four errors by the New York Mets in a 16-4 romp on a chilly night at Wrigley FieldAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep twice in loss Rizzo went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 13-4 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Atlanta jumped on Chicago with four home runs in the first inning and ran away with the game, but Rizzo was able to respond with a little power of his own, taking Bryse Wilson deep twice in the first three innings. The first baseman is up to three home runs this season and has been locked in lately, as he's riding a five-game hitting streak. Three of the five games have been multi-hit performances, helping Rizzo push his batting average up to .250.
APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Freeman, Braves pound Cubs 13-4, lose Acuña to injury
Freddie Freeman crushed one of Atlanta’s four homers in the first inning against Kyle Hendricks, leading the Braves to a potentially costly 13-4 victory over the Chicago CubsAPRIL 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
