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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
What is Anthony Rizzo's net worth in 2025? MLB salary, contract details & endorsements
Image Source: Getty Long considered one of the steadiest and most respected players in Major League Baseball, veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit a question mark in 2025. Some may be expecting it to happen, as Rizzo has now hit free agency after the New York Yankees opted to decline his $17 million club option for the year. A three-time All-Star, the 35-year-old Anderson struggles with his future in baseball after a second injury-abbreviated year. Still, his economic might and away-from-the-field contributions have only ever driven further the foundation of his legacy. Anthony Rizzo's net worth, salary, and contract status According to various sources, Anthony Rizzo's net worth is $27 million on date June 2025. Much of that money comes from an accomplished 14-year career in Major League Baseball, beginning with the San Diego Padres, flourishing with the Chicago Cubs, and finishing with the New York Yankees. He collected most of his career monetary value on contracts well beyond the $120 million mark, topped by an 8-year, $68 million pact with the Cubs and a 2-year, $34 million contract with the Yankees, which he signed in 2022. Rizzo's Yankees deal ran through 2022–24, collapsing a $17 million team option for 2025 that the club declined after a rough year for Rizzo. His production dropped as he dealt with a fractured forearm and finger issues, leading the Yankees to buy the option out for $6 million. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Todos os idosos deveriam ter um desse no banheiro! Veja só! Evite quedas e escorregões Saiba Mais Undo Rizzo returns to free agency, and his future is hazier at this point, though some continue to suggest Rizzo may snag a short-term deal after the Yankees and Red Sox find personnel with wartime experience. Endorsements, philanthropy, and the off-field impact of Anthony Rizzo In addition to his baseball income, Rizzo has also developed a strong off-field presence with endorsements. He has worked with big brands like State Farm, Sony, BodyArmor, and local Chicago staple Buona Beef. He also has some entrepreneurial endeavors, including his cereal, 'RizzO's,' which had a great reception among Cubs fans and sold out shortly after its debut. Rizzo is additionally a dedicated philanthropist. A cancer survivor himself, he established the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation in 2012 to aid cancer research and families impacted by cancer, a cause that is particularly close to his heart. The foundation has donated millions of dollars, including $3.5 million to Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago and hundreds of thousands nationally, as with the National Compassion Fund after the 2018 Parkland shooting that struck Rizzo's college alma mater. Also Read: 'I've definitely thought about retirement': Anthony Rizzo considers future amid tough free agent market Regardless of whether Anthony Rizzo even has a playing future moving forward, his impact is greater than the diamond. And whether that future comes on the field or off, as a leader, philanthropist, and favorite son of Philadelphia, Anthony has solidified his status as a professional and personal icon for the ages.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Anthony Rizzo makes unexpected Red Sox return after years away: Report
Anthony Rizzo makes unexpected Red Sox return after years away: Report (Image Source: Daniel/ X) Anthony Rizzo signs with Red Sox after Triston Casas injury shake-up Veteran Anthony Rizzo could steady Boston's infield The Boston Red Sox have taken a daring step to solve their first base problem. The Red Sox are signing veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who played last for the arch-rival New York Yankees, reports The Athletic. The move follows just days after Boston lost Triston Casas to a severe knee injury. Anthony Rizzo is bringing experience, leadership, and Gold Glove-level defense to a young Red Sox roster struggling to remain competitive in the AL the loss of Triston Casas to a ruptured left patellar tendon, the Red Sox had a large void to fill at first Casas was injured on Friday attempting to beat out an infield single and was put on the injured list on Saturday. With only Romy Gonzalez as an internal solution, Boston turned outside for assistance and found it in a familiar Yankee and three-time All-Star Anthony Rizzo will be sporting a Red Sox jersey once again. Anthony Rizzo was initially drafted by Boston in 2007 before he was traded away. The 34-year-old Anthony Rizzo comes with a wealth of experience after playing in the 2024 World Series with New York and earlier assisting the Cubs to win a title in his bat isn't what it used to be he batted a mere.224 with eight home runs and a.637 OPS last season. Anthony Rizzo is still a good defender. He might take a little time to get rid of rust before diving into everyday work, but his glove and leadership should serve Boston Rizzo's signing indicates that Boston is not ready to give up on the playoff chase even without Casas. Although internal solutions such as Gonzalez provide some flexibility, Anthony Rizzo provides a genuine first baseman's glove and veteran return to the Red Sox is almost two decades since the team originally drafted him. The signing also creates intrigue for future Yankees. Red Sox games, as Anthony Rizzo now wears the uniform of the Bronx Bombers' hasn't yet made an announcement about when Anthony Rizzo will officially become a part of the roster or how many at-bats he'll accumulate before being activated, but the switch provides the team with a clear direction as they get accustomed to life without Read: 'He Is Certainly Athletic Enough'- MLB Insider Suggests Red Sox Outfielder's Name For Triston Casas' Replacement
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
AL East Roster Shakeup Could Include Yankees Connection
With Triston Casas sidelined for the season by a broken leg, the Boston Red Sox suddenly have a first base problem. It's one that could have a very New York Yankees-centric solution. Boston is without a clear replacement at a position that's quietly become a weak spot. It's the kind of early season blow that forces front offices to get creative and possibly even a little desperate. Former New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo walks in the second inning against the Los Angeles Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images So, what about Anthony Rizzo? Advertisement The former Yankees first baseman remains unsigned after a rough 2024 season. The Yankees bought out his option and he is a free agent. While his production cratered last season, Rizzo is supposedly healthy now and working out, waiting for another opportunity. He's also a left-handed veteran with World Series experience and the kind of glove Boston could use as a stopgap. Would seeing him in a Red Sox uniform sting in the Bronx? Absolutely. But baseball is a business, after all. Then there's the more familiar, and less headline-grabbing, option: Dominic Smith. Smith, a former Red Sox back-up, is currently in the Yankees' system at Triple-A. Advertisement He's struggling in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but he had a scorching hot spring training and may just need a change of scenery. If Boston is looking for a short-term patch with upside and familiarity, Smith would be a logical trade candidate. And the Yankees, loaded with first base options at the big-league level, may be willing to make a move if it helps them somewhere else on the roster. Would the Yankees be willing trade partners with Boston? That's always the question. It has happened before and it will happen again. Related: Yankees Starter Nears a Crucial Test in Injury Comeback Related: Boone Family Sibling Rivalry Coming to Yankee Stadium This Month
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chicago Cubs Legend Anthony Rizzo Linked to Boston Red Sox
Similar to the Chicago Cubs over the past few weeks, the Boston Red Sox have now started to deal with the injury bug. Triston Casas will miss the remainder of the campaign after injuring his knee, a very unfortunate situation for a young player in Major League Baseball. However, the Red Sox aren't able to sit back and not make a move. They have to do whatever it takes to continue competing with their current roster, as the Red Sox are above average. Advertisement Searching for potential upgrades to the first base position after the injury, Keagan Stiefel of NESN linked the team to former Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo, who isn't on a team. 'Rizzo isn't anywhere close to being what he was back in the day, but he did play every day for a team that just made it to the World Series. Boston probably wants someone who has swung a bat within the calendar year, though,' he wrote. Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo in 2021Matt Marton-Imagn Images Rizzo was disastrous for the New York Yankees a season ago, but is well-loved around MLB. After winning a World Series for the Cubs in 2016, Rizzo will be one of the best players in franchise history, whether it be what he did off the field or on the field in the Windy City. Advertisement However, the days of Rizzo posting a 130-plus OPS+ are far gone, as he posted an 82 OPS+ last year and a 94 OPS+ the season before. With a .228 batting average, just eight home runs, and below-average defense at times, it's tough to see why the Red Sox would be interested in signing him, unless they believe he has something left in the tank. Related: Cubs Urged to Call Up Top Prospect After Shota Imanaga Injury
New York Times
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Devin Williams helps Yankees enter their beard era. Plus, 2 NL East aces return
The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic's MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. Full disclosure, I've been putting players with beards on the Yankees in 'MLB: The Show' for years now. Plus: Ken on Anthony Rizzo's desire to keep playing, two aces I'm excited to see in 2025 and just when you thought baseball's TV landscape was settled … it is not. I'm Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal. Welcome to The Windup! Yes, this is silly. Yes, it is also our lead story today, precisely because the whole thing is just so ridiculous. Nearly 50 years after then-owner George Steinbrenner laid down the law — no long hair, no facial hair on the Yankees — the team announced Friday it will now allow 'well-groomed' beards. As for the reasoning, you might think the answer is 'because it was kind of ridiculous in the first place,' but no — there's a more practical reason: Owner Hal Steinbrenner mentioned the change is about roster construction, saying he doesn't want the Yankees to miss out on any players for whom their beard is a big part of their identity. Advertisement Who, you might ask, would care that much? Their new closer, for one. Devin Williams was so annoyed by having to shave his beard that he requested a meeting with team ownership. Asked if the policy would be a factor when he hit free agency, he said, 'It's something that I would consider, for sure.' How big a deal is this? Brendan Kuty even has a story about how it will impact the team barber. Tyler Kepner has another writeup here about the end of a tradition, and the ones that will remain in place — but there's one more that is going away: Frank Sinatra's 'New York, New York' won't play after losses (it will still be played after wins). More Yankees: In actual baseball news, manager Aaron Boone — perhaps helped by the support of Aaron Judge — has signed an extension through 2027. And Kuty has the story from the early workouts, where Yankees players are still angry about losing the World Series last year. From my latest story with Brendan Kuty: Anthony Rizzo is only 35. But with spring training games underway, he continues to linger on the free-agent market. Rizzo wants to play. He's healthy enough to play. Yet he knows the end of his career might be near. 'I've definitely thought about it. I think I have a lot to give to the game still,' the three-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner at first base said Friday. 'But at the same time, if teams are not going to want to pay a few million dollars for veterans, I've seen it the last 10 years of my career. It's what happens to the older guys. They kind of get squeezed. You've seen it happen more and more. I'm not naive to it. It could be it.' Rizzo, a 14-year veteran, became a free agent when the Yankees declined his $17 million option, giving him a $6 million buyout that increased his career earnings to $127.6 million. The Yankees replaced him by awarding a one-year, $12.5 million free-agent contract to an even older first baseman, 37-year-old Paul Goldschmidt. Advertisement Rizzo, after two injury-marred seasons, understands why his market is less than robust. But he said he would not sign a deal that damages the future earning potential of players behind him. 'I'm surprised, but not like crazy surprised just because I'm a realist in the game and you're getting older,' Rizzo said. 'The fact that teams want you to play for basically league minimum ($760,000), I'm like, you guys are crazy. You're almost trying to ruin the market for the next guy.' Rizzo's injuries the past two seasons resulted from incidents largely out of his control. He suffered a concussion stemming from a collision at first base, a fractured right forearm resulting from another collision while running out a ball and two broken knuckles in his right hand after he was hit by a pitch. The last of those injuries occurred on Sept. 28. Rizzo missed the Division Series but returned from the ALCS. He said he received multiple numbing injections in multiple areas of his hand before and during postseason games. But the hand returned to full strength after the season ended, and Rizzo went through his normal offseason training regimen. More here. This happens to me twice a year: Christmas and spring training. The calendar will sneak up on me, and I'm just not feeling the seasonal spirit until — BAM — something cracks through my exterior, and I'm ready to get festive. This year's spring training breakthrough came when I saw headlines about two NL East pitchers I missed watching in 2024: Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins and Spencer Strider of the Braves. More returning pitchers: Matt Gelb has the inside story on Andrew Painter's two years away from action with the Phillies. And don't forget the Dodgers, who are bringing back Shohei Ohtani, Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May to their stacked rotation. Just when we got one TV rights conversation behind us with the FanDuel (née Bally) Sports contracts all sorted for local broadcasts … well, here comes another bit of upheaval. 2025 will be the last year we see MLB on ESPN for the foreseeable future. Both sides have agreed to opt out of the rest of a deal that would have run through 2028. Advertisement So why did the split happen? From the story: 'Manfred wrote (in a memo) the league has 'not been pleased with the minimal coverage that MLB has received on ESPN's platforms over the past several years outside of the actual live game coverage.'' Further down in the story, Evan Drellich and Andrew Marchand report ESPN actually opted out first, prompting MLB to follow suit. The package was going to pay the league $550 million per year over the next three years. ESPN felt it was too high, and MLB said, in so many words, 'You don't talk about us enough anyway.' Ever the diplomats, the parties both seemed to indicate that they might get back together later. As Marchand reports here, it's messy. Again. So much for that new ownership plan in Minnesota. Justin Ishbia will now be purchasing more shares in the White Sox instead, leaving the Twins back at square one. ABS updates: Cody Poteet of the Cubs made the first successful challenge, while Reds manager Terry Francona has told his players not to use it since it won't be in play during the regular season. Aaron Gleeman writes on how the system will impact the value of catchers. Katie Woo has the inside story on the Cardinals' attempts to trade Nolan Arenado this offseason. The level of detail in the reporting is incredible. Justin Verlander (newly a Giant) is 42 years old, but he's not just trying to hang around. He wants to be excellent for a few more years. Cody Stavenhagen has stories on three Tigers starters: Tarik Skubal bought his catcher a Rolex, Jackson Jobe's new curveball and Kenta Maeda's prove-it season. Keith Law has a list of 25 potentially high-impact rookies. If we told you Brent Rooker was the centerpiece of the A's rebuild, would you believe it? Or are we getting the rug pulled out from under us again in a few years? Most-clicked in our last newsletter: Jayson Stark's comprehensive explainer on the robo-umps. 📫 Love The Windup? Check out The Athletic's other newsletters.
