Anthony Rizzo Retiring From Baseball, Taking On New Role With Cubs: Team

CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo, one of the most beloved players to ever suit up for the Chicago Cubs, is retiring from baseball. The team announced Wednesday that Rizzo will end his 14-year career as a MLB player with the Cubs before joining the organization as a team ambassador.

Rizzo, 36, will be at Wrigley Field on Saturday for the team's game against the Rays when the Cubs celebrate his career.

"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."

In addition to the Cubs, where he played from 2012 to 2021, Rizzo was a member of the San Diego Padres before Chicago (2011) and the New York Yankees after from 2021 to 2024. Rizzo was a free agent prior to his retirement.

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Over his career, Rizzo was named an All-Star three times, took home four Gold Glove Awards (including the Platinum Glover in 2016) for his work at first base and finished fourth in the National League MVP voting twice. Rizzo also was honored with the Roberto Clemente Award in 2017 for his many charitable endeavors away from the diamond.

According to the Cubs, Rizzo finished sixth overall in home runs while with the team with 242, trailing only Sammy Sosa, Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo and Ryne Sandberg on that list. He also used his unique batting stance to set a franchise record for being hit by the pitch (165).