Cubs trade Anthony Rizzo to Yankees on July 29, 2021
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026
On July 29, 2021, the Chicago Cubs traded first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the New York Yankees. The deal occurred during a game against the Cincinnati Reds, where Rizzo was absent from the starting lineup. This marked a significant moment for Cubs fans as they did not have a chance to bid farewell to Rizzo, who had been a key player in Chicago's lineup. In 2025, Rizzo officially retired as a Cub and later returned to the organization as a team ambassador.
- •Cubs traded Rizzo to the Yankees in 2021
- •Rizzo was not in the lineup against the Reds
- •Rizzo retired as a Cub in 2025
- •He returned as a team ambassador after retirement
- •Rizzo was a key player for the Cubs
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Chicago History: Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo traded to New York Yankees
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