Anthony Rizzo retires at 36, returning to Wrigley Field as Cubs ambassador after a decade of powering a title-era lineup and belting 242 homers in Chicago. His farewell, highlighted by a family-filled tribute and Ian Happ’s walk-up moment, caps a career defined by leadership, resilience, and community work with the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation. The ceremony signals a transition for the Cubs, blending a storied player legacy with a youthful pipeline.

Beyond the retirement, the article ties his impact to the team’s identity, noting Counsell’s praise of Rizzo and Baez as the heart of those Cubs squads. Moises Ballesteros and other Cubs youngsters stand to gain infield and lineup opportunities as leadership shifts, with fantasy owners watching for subtle shifts in playing time and production.