#Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo tests positive for COVID-19

#Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo tests positive for COVID-19

“#Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo tests positive for COVID-19” The biggest jolt of production the Yankees landed at the trade deadline has hit the COVID-19 injured list. Anthony Rizzo became the fourth Yankee to test positive for COVID-19 in the past week, joining Gerrit Cole, Jordan Montgomery and Gary Sanchez. The 32-year-old first baseman, who learned of…

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#New Yankee Anthony Rizzo has ‘roots’ in New Jersey

#New Yankee Anthony Rizzo has ‘roots’ in New Jersey

“#New Yankee Anthony Rizzo has ‘roots’ in New Jersey” MIAMI — Anthony Rizzo was born and raised in Florida, but as Jerry Lanzerotti, the owner of Lyndhurst Pastry Shop in Lyndhurst, N.J., said Friday, “His roots are here.” That’s because Rizzo, who was traded from the Cubs to the Yankees on Thursday, spent many summers…

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#Cubs pick up .5 million option on Anthony Rizzo for 2021

#Cubs pick up $16.5 million option on Anthony Rizzo for 2021

“#Cubs pick up $16.5 million option on Anthony Rizzo for 2021” CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs picked up their $16.5 million option for Anthony Rizzo on Saturday, bringing back the popular first baseman after he struggled during the pandemic-shortened season. The 31-year-old Rizzo hit just .222 this year for his lowest batting average since his…

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