Anthony Rizzo announces retirement at 36 after 14 MLB seasons with Cubs Yankees and Padres

Anthony Rizzo is done with baseball. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Chicago Cubs said the 36-year-old will retire. Fans will honor him at Wrigley Field on Saturday, September 13, before the Cubs play the Tampa Bay Rays.

Rizzo spent most of his career in Chicago and was the face of the 2016 World Series team that ended a 108-year wait for a title.

Anthony Rizzo retires as a Chicago Cub after 14 years in MLB

Anthony Vincent Rizzo started his MLB career in 2011 with the San Diego Padres. His big years came with the Chicago Cubs from 2012 to 2021. He became a three-time All-Star and won four Gold Gloves. In 2016, he added a Silver Slugger and lifted the World Series trophy with Chicago.

Rizzo hit 242 home runs for the Cubs, ranking sixth in team history.

He was loved off the field too. In 2017, he won the Roberto Clemente Award for his charity work.On Wednesday, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said, “Anthony Rizzo was the face of one of the most successful eras in Chicago Cubs history.” The Cubs confirmed he will retire as one of their own and will now serve as a team ambassador. On Saturday, fans at Wrigley will get one last chance to cheer for him.

Anthony Rizzo’s time with the Yankees and his final games

In July 2021, the Cubs traded Rizzo to the New York Yankees. He played there until 2024.

He hit key home runs in big games but also battled injuries. The Yankees declined his option for the 2025 season, leaving him a free agent before his retirement news.Also Read: Phillies Karen Identified And Fired After Taking Harrison Bader Home Run Ball From Drew Feltwell’s SonIn 14 years, Rizzo played more than 1,700 games. He collected 1,644 hits, 303 home runs, and 965 RBIs. In Chicago, he will always be remembered as the player who helped bring back the long-lost championship. On Wednesday, Rizzo said, “Chicago is home, and I am proud to finish here.”