Field Level Media
10 Sep 2025, 21:10 GMT+10
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Four-time Gold Glove winner Anthony Rizzo is retiring as a member of the Chicago Cubs, capping a career that spanned 14 major league seasons.
Rizzo, 36, is a three-time All-Star first baseman and served as a key cog in helping the Cubs win the 2016 World Series and snap their 108-year championship drought. After spending his first season with the San Diego Padres, Rizzo played for Chicago in parts of 10 seasons before finishing his career with the New York Yankees.
'This game gave me everything. 14 years later, I'm retiring with nothing but gratitude,' Rizzo wrote on Instagram.
The Cubs plan to honor Rizzo on Saturday during their game against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.
He will become an ambassador for the team.
'Anthony Rizzo was the face of one of the most successful eras in Chicago Cubs history and we are so excited he will be a part of our organization for many years to come,' Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement.
'His play on the field spoke for itself and was recognized with multiple All-Star appearances, Gold Glove Awards, the Roberto Clemente Award and, ultimately, being a team leader on the 2016 World Series championship team.'Rizzo batted .261 with 303 homers and 965 RBIs in 1,727 career games with the Padres (2011), Cubs (2012-21) and Yankees (2021-24).
--Field Level Media
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