Anthony Rizzo

MLB November 2

Gerrit Cole opts out, but Yankees can keep him by adding 2029 salary

Gerrit Cole opted out from his Yankees contract, giving the team two days to void it by adding a $36 million salary for 2029.

New York Yankees November 2

Yankees decline Anthony Rizzo's $17.5 million team option as offseason moves begin

The New York Yankees declined first baseman Anthony Rizzo's $17.5 million team option on Saturday, sending the 35-year-old first baseman to free agency.

Los Angeles Dodgers October 24

Will Yankees-Dodgers break record for most Hall of Famers in a World Series?

Stars will be all over the diamond when the Yankees and Dodgers meet in the World Series. Will it break the record for the most Hall of Fame players in a Fall Classic?

Anthony Rizzo October 22

Yankees could put 13 pitchers on World Series roster as Nestor Cortes aims for return

The New York Yankees may add a 13th pitcher to their roster for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and that pitcher may be starter Nestor Cortes.

MLB Postseason October 14

Yankees strike first with Game 1 win over Guardians in ALCS

Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton went deep and Carlos Rodon set the tone on the mound, as the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS.

New York Yankees July 5

Aaron Boone: Yankees 'unconcerned' about criticism from Aaron Judge's hitting coach

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says he is unconcerned about criticism from Aaron Judge’s personal hitting coach and says he spoke with Trent Grisham about his lack of hustle.

MLB April 29, 2024

Shohei Ohtani, Anthony Rizzo and an M's ace top Ben Verlander's MLB Team of the Week

Familiar faces from the Dodgers and Yankees make Ben Verlander's latest Team of the Week, as do some dominant Mariners and A's pitchers.

New York Yankees August 3, 2023

Yankees' Anthony Rizzo hits IL over post-concussion syndrome linked to May incident

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was placed on the IL for post-concussion syndrome linked to an on-field incident more than two months ago.

New York Yankees July 24, 2023

Taylor Swift helps motivate slumping Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo: 'It’s her summer really'

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo, with the help of a new Taylor Swift walk-up song, hit his first home run since May 20 in Sunday's win over the Kansas City Royals.

New York Yankees July 23, 2023

Yankees' Anthony Rizzo gets silent treatment from teammates after breaking worst slump of career

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo finally broke out of his home run slump against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, and his teammates gave him a special celebration.

New York Yankees November 15, 2022

Yankees re-sign key piece, adding intrigue to Aaron Judge decision

The Yankees have reportedly re-signed Anthony Rizzo to a two-year deal with a club option for a third year. The veteran first baseman could help the Aaron Judge sweepstakes.

Houston Astros October 19, 2022

ALCS Game 1: Astros belt three homers to beat Yankees at home

The Houston Astros used three solo home runs to defeat the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALCS on Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park.

New York Yankees October 18, 2022

Yankees beat Guardians in Game 5, advance to ALCS against Astros

The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALDS to move on and face the Houston Astros in the ALCS on Wednesday.

New York Yankees September 28, 2022

Yankees' 'acting manager' Anthony Rizzo hyped after big decision pays off

With the Yankees clinching the AL East on Tuesday, many starters have the night off Wednesday — but Anthony Rizzo still has an important job to do.

New York Yankees September 28, 2022

Aaron Judge's walk frenzy helps Yankees clinch AL East title vs Blue Jays

Aaron Judge went his seventh straight game without a homer, but he doesn't mind as the New York Yankees clinched the AL East title with a win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

New York Yankees September 6, 2022

Yankees slated to place seventh player on injured list since mid-August

The New York Yankees will place Anthony Rizzo on the injured list after epidural side effects, adding to New York's injury woes during the second half of the season.

New York Yankees August 15, 2022

Yankees' Anthony Rizzo throws tantrum in dugout after questionable call

Anthony Rizzo has been having a frustrating last 17 games, and Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays his frustrations appeared to boil over after a hit by pitch was called back.

New York Yankees August 9, 2022

Yankees snap losing streak, Aaron Judge hits home run in victory over Mariners

The Yankees snap their five-game losing streak with win over the Mariners. Matt Carpenter left the game with a fractured foot after fouling a ball off his foot in the first inning.

New York Yankees August 2, 2022

Aaron Judge blasts 43rd home run, Yankees first team to 70 wins in victory over Mariners

The New York Yankees welcomed the Seattle Mariners into town by hitting four home runs, one from Anthony Rizzo, one from Aaron Judge, and a pair from Jose Trevino.

Kansas City Royals August 1, 2022

Salvador Perez powers Royals to comeback victory over Yankees

The Royals comeback to beat the Yankees behind Salvador Perez's big three-run blast off of All-Star closer Clay Holmes to avoid the series sweep.

MLB July 26, 2022

MLBPA rejects league's offer for international draft

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players' Association could not agree on a deal that would implement an international amateur draft.

New York Yankees July 18, 2022

Yankees blowout Red Sox in second straight game behind strong performances from Gerrit Cole, Matt Carpenter

The Yankees win the series against the Red Sox and outscoring them by a score of 27-3. Gerrit Cole shined in seven strong innings only giving up two runs.

New York Yankees July 14, 2022

Yankees bounce back, walk-off Reds as DJ LeMahieu scores winning run on his birthday

The Yankees bounce back and comeback to beat the Reds after falling down 4-0 after Luis Severino gave up back-to-back-to-back home runs in the second inning.

New York Yankees June 28, 2022

Yankees come back again to beat the A's behind six-run seventh inning

The Yankees fell behind 5-1 after a five-run third inning from the A's but responded with a six-run seventh inning to comeback for the victory.

Minnesota Twins June 8, 2022

Twins' Gio Urshela opens up about Yankees trade ahead of series opener

Gio Urshela played against his former team on Tuesday night and opened up on his trade to the Minnesota Twins.

MLB May 4, 2022

Aaron Judge homers as Yankees beat Blue Jays for 11th straight win

A big blast from Aaron Judge put the surging New York Yankees on the path to yet another win.

MLB May 3, 2022

Gleyber Torres delivers clutch RBI in 9th, Yankees win 10th in row, beat Blue Jays

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone saw Gleyber Torres coming to the plate with the go-ahead run in scoring position, and had one thought.

New York Yankees April 18, 2022

Yankees have been ruined by analytics

The Yankees are off to an underwhelming 5-5 start to the 2022 season and many fans have been left scratching their heads wondering who they should blame.

MLB April 14, 2022

Vladimir Guerrero Jr slugs 3 HRs despite gash on hand, Blue Jays beat Yankees

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. declared this spring that last year was just the trailer for the upstart Blue Jays.

MLB March 2, 2022

MLB star Anthony Rizzo reveals what he'll miss most while season is on hold

Anthony Rizzo, a veteran All-Star first baseman who is currently a free agent, expressed disappointment for the fans after MLB owners and the players union failed to come to an agreement to end the lockout.