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Anthony Rizzo encourages Cubs fans to support White Sox playoff run

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:46 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Anthony Rizzo encourages Cubs fans to support White Sox playoff run

Summary

Anthony Rizzo, a former Chicago Cubs player, plans to attend Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Rate Field. He expressed his support for the White Sox, urging Cubs fans to appreciate their postseason run despite the historic rivalry. Rizzo referred to the current White Sox team as a 'band of brothers' and reflected on the significance of playoff baseball in Chicago. This Game 3 comes as the White Sox are one win away from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2005.

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By the Numbers

•Rizzo will attend Game 3 with his son at Rate Field.
•White Sox are one win away from the AL Championship Series.
•Rizzo acknowledged Cubs fans' disappointment after their elimination.
•He praised the camaraderie of the White Sox players.
•Rizzo hopes Cubs fans will set aside rivalries temporarily.

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6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Rizzo Crosses Chicago Rivalry Line With White Sox Message

What they're saying

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Anthony Rizzo will forever be connected to the Chicago Cubs, but that apparently doesn’t mean he has to root against everything happening on the South Side. The longtime Cubs star and one of the central figures from Chicago’s 2016 World Series championship team said Wednesday that he plans to attend Game 3 of the American…
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