The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs both felt the weight of Wednesday’s announcement: Anthony Rizzo is retiring from baseball .

After 1,644 hits, 303 home runs, and a World Series championship with the Cubs in 2016, Rizzo’s incredible journey has ended.

Fans watched him dominate for over a decade, and now they must say goodbye to one of baseball’s most respected first basemen.

From Padres Prospect to Cubs Hero

Anthony Rizzo’s career began with the San Diego Padres, but his real story started when Chicago embraced him as their cornerstone.

He played nine and a half seasons at Wrigley Field, becoming the face of the Cubs’ long-awaited championship renaissance in 2016.

That season, he was more than just a slugger—he was a leader who helped Chicago break a 108-year curse.

His clutch a

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