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CHICAGO - In what was an emotional, yet exciting day at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs (84-64) welcomed home one of the best Cubs ever to put on the pinstripes as Anthony Rizzo returned home. This wasn't a normal homecoming where Rizzo was getting set to play against the Cubs, but instead was immortalized in Cubs history as Rizzo officially announced his retirement from baseball on Thursday and retired as a Cub on Saturday. ..... Chicago will aim for the series win tomorrow before heading out on their final road trip of 2025. 🗣️: NUMBER 44, ANTHONY RIZZO. pic.twitter.com/Bl75klUYg0— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 13, 2025 Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content and updates!

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs announced that former infielder Anthony Rizzo will officially announce his retirement as a member of the Chicago Cubs and join the organization as team ambassador. ..... His off-the-field work has been highlighted by work done through the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation serving children with cancer. ..... Anthony Rizzo after announcing his retirement. pic.twitter.com/ILbNtSZr8c— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) September 10, 2025 There will only ever be one Anthony Rizzo. pic.twitter.com/d3APSO3QWf— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 10, 2025 Anthony Rizzo will retire as a member of the Chicago Cubs and is being honored at Wrigley Field on Saturday 👏 pic.twitter.com/A1aRbEKTY2— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) September 10, 2025

It was the first time a Cubs’ hitter scored at least three runs in back-to-back games since Anthony Rizzo in August 2019.

When the Cubs decided to move on from the core nearly five years ago, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez were the toughest players to move on from. Rizzo was the heart and soul of the Cubs, while Beaz was, well, Baez.