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Yankees' Anthony Rizzo faces Cubs for the first time since trade - The Athletic
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The Athletic MLB on X: After being traded from the Cubs, Anthony Rizzo played his first game as a Yankee in Chicago gloves and cleats. 📸 @MLB / X
So sweet of the Yankees to invite the Rays back in the division race
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Cubs trade Anthony Rizzo to Yankees for two prospects
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Yankees acquire Anthony Rizzo from Cubs at MLB trade deadline
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Did the New York Yankees get better this offseason?
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Anthony Rizzo returns from back injury
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Yankees' Anthony Rizzo faces Cubs for the first time since trade - The Athletic
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Yankees Trade for Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo - The New York Times
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Cubs' Anthony Rizzo: Cancer survivor and heart of the team - Sports Illustrated