ANTHONY RIZZO NEWS

Rizzo doesn't believe back issues warrant IL The Cubs are hopeful that first baseman Anthony Rizzo will not need to be placed on the injured list for Opening Day, but the team is contin...

JULY 15, 2020 • MLB.COM

MRI reveals rib head inflammation Rizzo's MRI revealed rib head inflammation on his left side as the source of his back spasms, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The issue is one Rizzo has dealt with before. He's being considered day-to-day and will continue to receive treatment, though with Opening Day just over a week away, a trip to the injured list hasn't been ruled out. If he's forced to miss time, the Cubs could use backup catcher Victor Caratini at first base or slide Kris Bryant over from third to first, opening up the hot corner for David Bote.

JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Summer Camp 2020: Latest Injury News on Anthony Rizzo, Byron Buxton, More Most of the news coming out of MLB summer camp is related to COVID -19 testing and results ( or lack thereof ) with the season just over a w...

JULY 15, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo dealing with back trouble

Anthony Rizzo’s back trouble flared up again after he took batting practice over the weekend, and the Chicago Cubs are sending the slugger for tests

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting tests on back Rizzo underwent tests on his tight lower back Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports.

Impact Rizzo has been dealing with the issue for about a week after it popped up following a batting-practice session. He was able to hit again Sunday and was reportedly doing better at the time, but he's seemingly back to doing worse again. He's still considered day-to-day, though time is getting tight for him to get into game shape by the start of the season.

JULY 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rizzo's back improving, takes batting practice The Cubs kept Anthony Rizzo in a controlled environment on Sunday, having him hit during a live batting practice session rather than play in...

JULY 13, 2020 • MLB.COM

Takes batting practice Rizzo (back) took batting practice Sunday and is "doing better" according to Chicago manager David Ross, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rizzo has sat out the past few intrasquad games, but he's still getting work in, as he participated in drills Saturday followed by the Sunday's batting practice. With the start of the regular season less than two weeks away, the Cubs seem to be exercising some caution with their first baseman, though he appears to be on track to play Opening Day.

JULY 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chemistry class: New managers test for right mix amid virus

First-year managers across Major League Baseball are trying to make up for lost time as they prepare for the 2020 season

JULY 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No high-fives? No spitting? MLBers adjust in COVID world

High-fives and fist bumps are out

JULY 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 10, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Anthony Rizzo day-to-day with stiffness in his back David Ross gives an update on Anthony Rizzo, who is day-to-day with stiffness in his back.

JULY 8, 2020 • NBC.COM

Back issues resurface Rizzo didn't participate in Tuesday's intrasquad game due to lower back tightness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 30-year-old has battled intermittent back issues throughout his career, so it's not much of a surprise to see the Cubs being cautious early in summer camp. Still, it's a somewhat worrying development following the extended hiatus, especially with scheduled off days at a premium during the shortened 60-game season. Rizzo may lay low for a couple days but hopefully will make a relatively quick return to the field. Manager David Ross plans to bat his first baseman second in the order, with Kris Bryant batting leadoff.

JULY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs star Anthony Rizzo is hardly recognizable after impressive weight loss (Photos) Anthony Rizzo is looking slim. As we've seen, there is plenty of changes around Major League Baseball since the COVID-19 outbreak. But one s...

JULY 4, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Slim Goodbody: Anthony Rizzo says he has lost 25 pounds this offseason Rizzo was listed at 240 pounds last season, putting him in the weight range of hefty fellow hitters like Mike Trout, Giancarlo Stanton and P...

JULY 4, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Anthony Rizzo calls MLB, MLBPA negotiations 'embarrassing' In his first time speaking at Wrigley Field after quarantine, Anthony Rizzo gives his thoughts on the MLB, MLBPA negotiations and how they s...

JULY 4, 2020 • NBC.COM

Ian Happ likes the way Anthony Rizzo looks after his weight loss Ian Happ praises Anthony Rizzo for how he looks after losing 25 pounds while in quarantine.

JULY 4, 2020 • NBC.COM

Cubs' Ian Happ: Anthony Rizzo looks 'absolutely wonderful' after weight loss Rizzo lost about 25 pounds over the baseball hiatus, training with quality assurance coach Mike Napoli.

JULY 4, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Cubs, Ross get back to work as workouts resume in baseball

The Chicago Cubs were glad to be back on the field, resuming workouts Friday for the first time since Major League Baseball shut down camps in March

JULY 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo shows off his new look — now 25 pounds lighter with the help of a Florida-based trainer Theo Epstein believes the Chicago Cubs coaching staff and players have done a “terrific job” of staying ready for a 2020 season. And based o...

JUNE 9, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Anthony Rizzo Enters Best Shape of Life Discussion...No, Seriously - Cubs Insider When Theo Epstein said Monday he was confident that his team had done a good job staying ready for the resumption of the season, he wasn’t k...

JUNE 9, 2020 • CUBSINSIDER.COM

Anthony Rizzo keeps the donations to local healthcare workers going during the COVID-19 pandemic CHICAGO – One of the things that he’s been known for outside of Wrigley Field is his contributions to the health care industry. As a survivo...

MARCH 29, 2020 • WGNTV.COM

WATCH: Lance Lynn finishes off first inning with a strikeout of Anthony Rizzo | Rangers ENCORE (VIDEO) WATCH: Lance Lynn finishes off first inning with a strikeout of Anthony Rizzo | Rangers ENCORE

MARCH 26, 2020 • FOXNEWS.COM

Anthony Rizzo's advice on how to cope with 'strange' times Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo discussed the strange feeling of Opening Day being delayed and offered advice for how to cope during these...

MARCH 26, 2020 • NBC.COM

Cubs' Anthony Rizzo steps up to serve Coronavirus doctors, nurses Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is making Chicago Proud amidst the novel Coronavirus outbreak through acts of kindness for those on...

MARCH 24, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Anthony Rizzo — via his foundation — and Fergie Jenkins — via Cameo — are raising money to those impacted by coronavirus Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo and Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins are raising money in the wake of the coronavirus.

MARCH 16, 2020 • PANTAGRAPH.COM