CHICAGO - Anthony Rizzo, fan favorite and former longtime Chicago Cubs first baseman, will officially retire this weekend and join the ballclub as a team ambassador.

Anthony Rizzo retirement

What we know:

Rizzo, 36, will be honored at Wrigley Field on Saturday when the Cubs host the Tampa Bay Rays at 1:20 p.m., with special on-field events celebrating his career.

Rizzo spent 10 of his 14 major league seasons with the Cubs, hitting .272 with 242 home runs and 784 RBI. He was a three-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, Platinum Glove recipient, and Silver Slugger award winner, and helped lead the team to its 2016 World Series championship.

What they're saying:

"Anthony Rizzo was the face of one of the most successful eras in Chicago Cubs history and we are so excited he wil

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