Anthony Rizzo states Yankees are ‘trying to get on track’ amid September controversies and 2024 playoff chances

Anthony Rizzo talks about Yankees' motivations for the remaining regular season games and how they’re trying to make amends before playoffs.

Anthony Rizzo states Yankees are ‘trying to get on track’ amid September controversies and 2024 playoff chances

Anthony Rizzo [Image Credit: Imago]

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo soaked in the moments of his emotional return to Wrigley Field for the game against his former team, the Chicago Cubs. The fans covered the whole stadium with cheers for their former star player. 

Rizzo even got his favorite walk-up song played before his first at-bat as he received a standing ovation from a crowd of more than 40,000 people. He took off his helmet to show respect to his fans from each of the sections in the stadium.

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However, before the Yankees vs. Cubs game, he noted how he wanted to retire in the pinstripes, and even talked about the team’s September plans. The Yanks only have a few more games to solidify their playoff spot before the regular season ends. 

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I want to soak it all up all weekend. I just hope we win. That’s the biggest thing – September baseball, we’re trying to get on track and get hot.  We’re in a good position.
Anthony Rizzo as per Greg Joyce of NY Post.

However, the team’s latest September move to call players from the minor league has greatly dissatisfied both the fans and the critics. They’ve been questioning why the team did not promote Jasson Dominguez rather than Duke Ellis to get a boost in the cutthroat playoff race. 

Manager Aaron Boone has also been supporting Alex Verdugo, although his belief in the outfielder is being criticized by many. The team currently stands half a game ahead of their divisional rivals the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East spot.

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Anthony Rizzo receives warm ovation in return to Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs and Anthony Rizzo will never forget the warm and emotional moments they shared during his stint with the team. Rizzo went on an emotional ride at Wrigley Field as the veteran made his first return back to the stadium since his trade to the NY Yankees in 2021.

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Anthony Rizzo [Image Credit: Bleed Cubbie Blue]

His whole family was present with him to soak in the moment on the field as Rizzo exclaimed, “It was a great moment and something I’ll remember forever and cherish forever.” Although it was hard to leave the Cubs behind, he has now fully grown up to like the pinstripes.

Playing at the Yankee stadium is something I wish every player could experience.
Anthony Rizzo as per Amanda Paula of Pinstripes Nation.

Manager Aaron Boone also talked about how emotional Anthony Rizzo was during his time on the Wrigley Field, especially after the tribute video. The game ended with the Yankees winning by 0-3 against Rizzo’s former team.

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