Anthony Rizzo Announces Retirement; Set to Join Chicago Cubs as Ambassador

by Matt Rothman September 10, 2025

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Anthony Rizzo Set To Become Free Agent for First Time in His Career

Anthony Rizzo {Courtesy Anthony Rizzo Foundation}

Marjory Stoneman Douglas graduate and World Series champion Anthony Rizzo has officially announced his retirement from the MLB.

The 2007 graduate from MSD, though, will remain in baseball, accepting a role with the Chicago Cubs as a team ambassador.

“Anthony Rizzo was the face of one of the most successful eras in Chicago Cubs history, and we are so excited he will be a part of our organization for many years to come,” said Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts in a statement. “His play on the field spoke for itself and was recognized with multiple All-Star appearances, Gold Glove Awards, the Roberto Clemente Award, and, ultimately, being a team leader on the 2016 World Series championship team.

Rizzo was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2007 and went on to spend 14 years in the major leagues. He made his debut with the San Diego Padres in 2011 after being traded for three-time All-Star Adrian Gonzalez. A Year later, he would get traded again and begin his memorable career with the Chico Cubs.

His most memorable moment came in 2016 when he helped the Chicago Cubs end their 108-year World Series drought. He caught the final out at first base and finished the season with a career high 32 home runs and 109 RBIs, while also winning the Silver Slugger Award for first baseman.

Rizzo went on to hit 242 home runs with the Cubs and would finish out his career, spending four seasons with the New York Yankees. During that time, Rizzo hit his 300th career home run and would help the Yankees advance to the World Series in 2024.

He finished his career with 303 home runs and 965 RBIs. Rizzo made the All-Star Game three times and was also a four-time Gold Glove Award winner. He will be recognized before the Cubs game on Sept. 13, prior to the Cubs game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Matt Rothman is a 2018 graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University receiving his bachelor’s degree in journalism and then graduated from the University of Florida as a graduate student.