Anthony Rizzo catches home run ball at Wrigley Field during Cubs’ celebration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 7:39 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Anthony Rizzo caught a home run ball hit by current Cubs player Michael Busch in the right-field bleachers at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2026. The moment occurred shortly after Rizzo participated in a ceremony commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship. Holding his son, Rizzo picked up the ball that Busch hit into the stands in the first inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins. This marks the second time Rizzo has caught a home run ball at Wrigley since his retirement last year. He celebrated with Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and former manager Joe Maddon during the anniversary event.
- •Rizzo caught Busch's home run while in the bleachers.
- •The event celebrated the Cubs' 2016 World Series win.
- •Rizzo commemorated the anniversary with other franchise legends.
- •This is Rizzo's second home run ball catch at Wrigley since retirement.
- •Ceremony included former team members and Cubs owner Tom Ricketts.
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Rizzo gets home run ball in Wrigley Field bleachers as Cubs commemorate 2016 World Series champs
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch's home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers
"The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning solo homer against Minnesota on Saturday was recovered in Wrigley Field’s right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo held it high in the air with a small boy on his shoulder. Rizzo, a three-time All-Star who played 10 of his 14 seasons with the Cubs, took part in dedicating an arching, 31-foot wide “Champions Gate” on the west side of Wrigley Field before the game.
"Rizzo nearly caught a home run ball in September 2025, sitting in the left-field bleachers after his retirement was celebrated by the Cubs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 7:39 PMAnthony Rizzo gets home run ball in Wrigley Field bleachers as Cubs commemorate 2016 World Series champs
Rizzo nearly caught a home run ball in September 2025, sitting in the left-field bleachers after his retirement was celebrated by the Cubs.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 7:20 PMFormer Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch's home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers
The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning solo homer against Minnesota on Saturday was recovered in Wrigley Field’s right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo held it high in the air with a small boy on his shoulder. Rizzo, a three-time All-Star who played 10 of his 14 seasons with the Cubs, took part in dedicating an arching, 31-foot wide “Champions Gate” on the west side of Wrigley Field before the game.
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