ANTHONY RIZZO NEWS

Hits second home run Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Brewers.

Impact That's two home runs in three games for Rizzo, which is a welcome sign given the back issues he dealt with during summer camp. The Cubs will likely use Victor Caratini some at first base to keep Rizzo fresh, but the latter looks healthy to begin the 2020 season and should post big numbers batting second in a strong Chicago lineup.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yelich, Smoak homer, tempers flare as Brewers beat Cubs 8-3

Christian Yelich and Justin Smoak hit long home runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the Milwaukee Brewers powered past the Chicag...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yelich, Smoak homer, Brewers top Cubs 8-3 in testy matchup

Christian Yelich and Justin Smoak hit long home runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the Milwaukee Brewers powered past the Chicag...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores, drives in one in opener Rizzo went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 3-0 win over the Brewers.

Impact Rizzo batted second and was productive in a game in which the Cubs only recorded five total hits. The slugging first baseman missed some time in summer camp due to a back issue, but he looks healthy to begin the season. The team might still get Victor Caratini some starts at first to keep Rizzo fresh during the 60-game sprint.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Olson's grand slam in 10th sends Athletics past Angels 7-3

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hendricks goes 9; Rizzo HRs, sanitizes; Cubs beat Brew 3-0

Kyle Hendricks finished a three-hitter after new manager David Ross gave him one more batter, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Video: Cubs' Anthony Rizzo Gives Hand Sanitizer to Brewers' Orlando Arcia at 1B Major League Baseball players are taking extra steps to be safe and healthy during the 2020 season, including sharing hand sanitizer on the...

JULY 25, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Anthony Rizzo shared his hand sanitizer with the Brewers runner (video) Anthony Rizzo shared his hand sanitizer with the Brewers runner (video). Sharing is caring. During Friday's game between the Milwaukee Brewe...

JULY 25, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

MLB opener was most-viewed regular-season game in 9 years

The pandemic-delayed Major League Baseball opener was the sport’s most-watched regular-season game on any network in nine years

JULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Children’s Hospital’s ‘Good Luck’ video to Anthony Rizzo will have you sobbing Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago sent an adorable video to Anthony Rizzo wishing him good luck this season. In times like these, it's es...

JULY 23, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

4 takeaways from the Cubs’ 4-3 exhibition win over the Twins, including Kris Bryant coping with back stiffness and Anthony Rizzo returning with a home run On the same day Anthony Rizzo returned from lower back stiffness and homered in the first inning, Kris Bryant reported to Wrigley Field with...

JULY 23, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

See ya! Rizzo homers in return from injury For the past two weeks, it was not clear whether Anthony Rizzo would be available by Opening Day. On Wednesday night, the Cubs' first basema...

JULY 23, 2020 • MLB.COM

Looks good in return Rizzo (back) went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's scrimmage against the Twins.

Impact Rizzo has been dealing with back problems for most of summer camp and recently missed some exhibition contests, but he looked comfortable in his return to the lineup. The 30-year-old seems ready to go for the regular season, though his back will be worth monitoring during a condensed schedule that is light on off days.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for game action Rizzo (back) will bat second and play first base in Wednesday's final exhibition game against the Twins, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rizzo has been dealing with back problems for most of summer camp, an issue that isn't new for him. He took live batting practice Tuesday and will get some game action in Wednesday. If he gets through the exhibition contest without issues, expect him to be on the field for Friday's Opening Day game against the Brewers.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Wednesday Rizzo (back) is expected to face live pitching Tuesday and could be cleared to play in Wednesday's exhibition game against the Twins, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Wednesday scrimmage against Minnesota will be the Cubs' final tune-up before Friday's season opener, so if Rizzo is able to go against the Twins, it would seem he'll be ready for Opening Day. Manager David Ross said the first baseman "continues to move in the right direction," and the team should have a better idea of Rizzo's health after Tuesday's workout.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Summer Camp 2020: Latest Injury News on Anthony Rendon, Anthony Rizzo, More Anthony Rendon and Anthony Rizzo are working hard to be on the field for Opening Day. Rendon has dealt with oblique tightness recently, but...

JULY 20, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Anthony Rizzo believes he’ll be ready for the Chicago Cubs opener Friday after testing his ailing back: ‘It’s go time’ Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said his lower back stiffness has subsided to the point he might be able to start in Friday's opener agains...

JULY 20, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Notes: Rizzo injury update, rotation order Anthony Rizzo has been in the Cubs' Opening Day lineup in each of the past seven years. The first baseman doesn't want to see that streak co...

JULY 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

Hopeful for Opening Day Rizzo (back) remains hopeful that he'll be ready for Opening Day, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Rizzo has been dealing with a back issue in recent days, but he's been able to steadily increase his workload. He isn't starting in Sunday's exhibition game against the White Sox, but he expressed optimism that he could play in Wednesday's exhibition matchup against the Twins. The 30-year-old was able to hit without pain Sunday and was able to play the field Saturday, but he said that he wants to be able to regain a full range of mobility without pain. He said that serving as the designated hitter at times to begin the season could be an option to preserve his long-term health and also said that he could take some extra games off once the regular season gets underway. Rizzo remains day-to-day ahead of Opening Day on Friday.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Works in field Rizzo (back) took batting practice and worked in the field Saturday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Rizzo has been limited recently while dealing with rib inflammation on his left side that led to back spasms, but he appears to be slightly increasing his workload as he was able to take grounders Saturday. Manager David Ross still considers the first baseman to be day-to-day. Whether he'll be ready for the start of the season remains to be seen.

JULY 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

What more does Anthony Rizzo need to be a Hall of Famer? Anthony Rizzo has to keep up his current pace to be considered for the Hall of Fame. Anthony Rizzo will always hold a special place in the h...

JULY 17, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Limited during BP Rizzo (back) stood in against live pitching Thursday but didn't take any full swings, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Rizzo saw 17 pitches during Thursday's limited BP session, bunting six while simply tracking the remaining pitches. The first baseman also did some light jogging around the bases but remains limited as he battles back spasms stemming from rib head inflammation on his left side. Rizzo remains day-to-day. If he's forced to miss any time to begin the season, Victor Caratini or Kris Bryant could fill in at first base, with David Bote likely seeing time at the hot corner should Bryant make the move.

JULY 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

4 takeaways from Chicago Cubs camp, including Anthony Rizzo expecting more opt-outs and David Ross staying mum on the opening-day starter Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo believes continued delays in COVID-19 testing might change some players’ minds about opting out of the 2020...

JULY 15, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo frustrated by continuing back trouble

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is tracking pitches and doing strength and stability exercises while he waits for his ailing back to calm down

JULY 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clock ticks on Anthony Rizzo’s return to the Chicago Cubs from a ‘frustrating’ back injury Chicago Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo only has nine days left for his back to recover in time for the regular season opener on July 24.

JULY 15, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM