BREAKING: New York Yankees Trading For Chicago Cubs 1st Baseman Anthony Rizzo

July 29, 2021, 6:34pm EST (Updated: January 10, 2023, 6:38pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

The New York Yankees are making some serious moves.

On Thursday, it was reported that the Yanks were trading for first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs have informed Rizzo of trade to Yankees, sources tell @TheAthletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 29, 2021

The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the Chicago Cubs, sources tell ESPN. First on the scene was @JackCurryYES.

In the last 24 hours, the Yankees have gotten Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo, two high-OBP lefties. Big moves in Bronx.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 29, 2021

Source confirms: Anthony Rizzo headed to Yankees. First: @JackCurryYES.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 29, 2021

Rizzo, 31, is hitting .249 with 14 home runs and 40 RBIs this season and if the deal goes through adds another power lefty bat to the Yankees’ righty-dominated lineup.

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The Yankees are trading Alcantara and Vizcaino for Rizzo. The Cubs are picking up all of Rizzo’s remaining salary.
— Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) July 29, 2021