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Good guy Rizzo at it again with heartwarming letter to boy with leukemia

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo laughs after the first inning Sept. 30, 2018, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo, David Ross, and Dexter Fowler sing "Go Cubs Go" with Bill Murray during the Weekend Update segment of "Saturday Night Live " on Nov. 5, 2016.

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Anthony Rizzo walks on the field after batting practice at Cubs spring training Feb. 25, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony and a fan attempt to catch a foul ball hit by Francisco Cervelli of the Pirates on Sept. 26, 2018, at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo reacts after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning against the Diamondbacks on April 19, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam in the third inning against the Padres at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2019.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is tagged out at home plate by White Sox catcher James McCann in the fourth inning Aug. 23, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hits an RBI double against the Mets at Wrigley Field on Aug. 27, 2018.

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Cubs player Anthony Rizzo rounds the bases after hitting a solo homer in the first inning against the Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tuesday, June 20, 2017.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, center, reacts after teammate Kyle Schwarber hit a home run in the sixth inning against the Brewers at Miller Park on Sept. 5, 2018.

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Anthony Rizzo attends the third annual Respect 90 Main Event charity boxing fundraiser hosted by Cubs manager Joe Maddon and his wife Jaye Maddon (not shown) at the Wintrust Bank building on South LaSalle Street on Aug. 17, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo reacts after reaching third base in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016.

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Anthony Rizzo makes a catch for an out against the Brewers while leaning against the tarp during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo celebrates Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, after the Cubs won Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrates his RBI double in the third inning against the Cardinals on Sept. 30, 2018, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo carries the Commissioner's Trophy as the Cubs arrive at Wrigley Field on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo runs to the dugout in the first inning of a spring training game against the Athletics on Feb. 22, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Anthony Rizzo swings through on an RBI double in the first inning against the Indians in Game 2 of the World Series at Progressive Field on Oct. 26, 2016.

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Cubs players Ben Zobrist, from left, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber cheer on their wives and girlfriends during the Brewers-Cubs Wives Softball Challenge at Helfaer Field at Miller Park on June 12, 2018, in Milwaukee.

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Anthony Rizzo hits a three-run double in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on March 31, 2018 in Miami, Florida.

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Anthony Rizzo yells while running to third base after hitting a homer during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field Tuesday May 1, 2018 in Chicago.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, center, celebrates with teammates after his walk-off single in the 11th inning against the Dodgers on May 5, 2021, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo walks the dugout during a game against the Indians at Wrigley Field on May 23, 2018.

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First baseman Anthony Rizzo walks to his position after striking out in the sixth inning during Game 3 of the World Series on Oct. 28, 2016, at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hugs Suzanne Iapoce during spring training on Feb. 17, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Anthony Rizzo smiles at the start of the ninth inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on May 4, 2019.

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Anthony Rizzo catches the final out as the Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years in the early hours of Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo collides with San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges at Wrigley Field on Monday, June 19, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo singles in the first inning Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, during Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Anthony Rizzo jokes around with Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper before a game on May 17, 2018.

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Anthony Rizzo on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo reacts after being hit by a pitch in the 9th inning against the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS on Oct. 15, 2017.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrates his base hit in the fourth inning against the Pirates on May 9, 2021, at Wrigley Field.

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Former teammates Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs, left, and Jake Arrieta of the Phillies during batting practice before their game at Wrigley Field on June 5, 2018.

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Cubs players Kris Bryant (left) and Anthony Rizzo share a moment on the first day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, January 12, 2018.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, center, talks with teammates David Bote and Javier Baez after the third inning of a spring training game against the Padres on March 1, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo scratches his head with two outs in the ninth inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2018.

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President Barack Obama is presented a jersey from Anthony Rizzo as he welcomes the World Series champion Cubs to the White House in Washington on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo reacts after hitting a game-winning single against the Dodgers during the home opener on April 11, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo runs from first to third on a Ben Zobrist single in the first inning during Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

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Anthony Rizzo laughs as he talks with teammates before a game against the Diamondbacks on Aug. 12, 2017, in Phoenix.

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Kris Bryant rests against Anthony Rizzo after practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 20, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Anthony Rizzo dunks Jason Heyward as he celebrates a walk-off home run in the eleventh inning at Wrigley Field on May 8, 2019. The Cubs defeated the Marlins, 3-2.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and girlfriend Emily Vakos (left) have a laugh during the Anthony Rizzo Foundation's Laugh-Off for Cancer event at Studio Paris in Chicago on Thursday, January 11, 2018. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo bunts the ball before being tagged out at first base during the first inning against the Twins on Sept. 20, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo has a laugh while hosting the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation's sixth annual Cook-Off for Cancer fundraiser at at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hits a homer during the fifth inning of the National League Central tiebreaker game against the Brewers at Wrigley Field on Oct. 1, 2018, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo holds his 3-year-old nephew Vincent while his wife Emily Vakos holds her 1-year-old niece Aria during the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation's Cook-Off for Cancer on May 23, 2019.

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Anthony Rizzo looks into the rain as he walks in for the third rain delay during a game against the Diamondbacks on Aug. 3, 2017 at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo poses for photos while attending a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 29, 2017, to commemorate The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation's $3.5 million commitment to Lurie Children's Hospital made in May. The foundation created two endowed funds for patients treated for cancer and their families.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo motions to the umpires after a review was ruled in his favor, during the seventh inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on Aug. 27, 2018.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo follows through on a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Wrigley Field on July 27, 2021.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo carries his 2018 Gold Glove award back to the dugout before the start of a game against the Pirates on April 10, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo falls over the rain tarp after catching a ball during the seventh inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Dodgers on May 4, 2021, at Wrigley Field.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrates with his father John after the Cubs won the World Series in the early hours of Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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First baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrates by waving a flag after advancing to the World Series with a Game 6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS at Wrigley Field October 22, 2016.

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Anthony Rizzo reacts after popping out to the Indians' Roberto Perez in Game 1 of the World Series on Oct. 25, 2016.

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Anthony Rizzo makes a ball levitate (ok not really) before Game 2 of the NLCS against hte Dodgers on Oct. 15, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo, a graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, came home from spring training to help his community following the mass shooting at the high school.

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Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana slides safely back to first as first baseman Anthony Rizzo tries to put a tag on him after a hit during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series Oct. 29, 2016, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo is congratulated on a three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Wrigley Field Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo scores in the 10th inning during Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland in the early hours of Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and girlfriend Emily Vakos take in a boxing match at Cubs manager Joe Maddon's annual charity boxing event on May 25, 2018, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo celebrates after scoring against the the Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 17, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, before Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Anthony Rizzo holds his Golden and Platinum glove awards before a game against the Brewers on April 18, 2017 at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo and fiancé Emily Vakos take in a boxing match at Joe Maddon's annual charity boxing event called Respect 90 Main Event at the Wintrust Building on May 25, 2018.

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Anthony Rizzo hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2016.

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The Cubs' Anthony Rizzo holds his batting helmet while running out a single against the Brewers at Miller Park on Sept. 5, 2018.

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Anthony Rizzo reacts as he flies out in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the World Series on Oct. 25, 2016.

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Anthony Rizzo waves to the fans on the first day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, January 12, 2018.

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Third baseman Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo celebrate Oct. 22, 2016 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo waves to the dugout during the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field on May 11, 2018.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo plays rock paper scissors with a young reporter at a reception before the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Jan. 17, 2020, at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo douses Cubs shortstop Javier Baez with Gatorade after a 6-5 win over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on May 4, 2019.

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Anthony Rizzo hits a double in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo points to teammates after hitting a single against the Braves in the third inning April 17, 2021, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo confronts Reds pitcher Amir Garrett during their game on May 19, 2018, at Great American Ball Park. Benches cleared after Javier Baez struck out to end the inning and got into a shouting match with Garrett.

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The Nationals' Bryce Harper and the Cubs' Anthony Rizzo talk during their game at Nationals Park on June 26, 2017, in Washington.

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Anthony Rizzo speaks Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally in Grant Park.

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Anthony Rizzo carries the World Series into Wrigley Field before the home opener on April 10, 2017.

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A bundled up Anthony Rizzo waits to run onto the field for a game against the Pirates on April 10, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

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All eyes are on first baseman Anthony Rizzo watches his long foul ball in the 1st inning Oct. 30, 2016 in Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo is doused by teammate Kris Bryant after the Cubs beat the Cardinals to clinch the NL Central on Sept. 27, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo after the Cubs won the World Series in the early hours of Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Anthony Rizzo hits a two-run home run off Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger in the ninth inning during Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo sits on the ground after missing a throw from shortstop Javier Baez during the first inning Sept. 9, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo reacts after striking out to end the 8th inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on June 25, 2019.

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Anthony Rizzo runs the bases after hitting a homer during the first inning against the Giants at Wrigley Field on Aug. 20, 2019.

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Anthony Rizzo is tagged out at home plate by Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina at Wrigley Field on Sept. 15, 2017.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo takes a curtain call after his home run in the fifth inning against the Brewers on Oct. 1, 2018, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo celebrates his home run against the Cardinals in the third inning on Sept. 19, 2019.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo stretches before a spring training game against the Padres on March 1, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz.

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Anthony Rizzo looks up at a foul ball before striking out in the ninth inning during Game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Oct. 14, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo watches his home run against the White Sox during the fourth inning on July 27, 2017, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

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Anthony Rizzo gets a massage on the field during Cubs spring training Feb. 25, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Anthony Rizzo celebrates after hitting a double in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 22, 2016.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo gets hit by a cooler full of water by Javier Baez after Rizzo hit a walk-off home run July 26, 2018, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo scores as the ball gets away from Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli on April 24, 2017.

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Third baseman Kris Bryant hugs Anthony Rizzo after Rizzo's home run in the fifth inning Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium.

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First baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrates with teammates after Game 6 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Oct. 22, 2016, in Chicago.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo stands on the infield after the Cubs failed to score in the sixth inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 25, 2018.

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Anthony Rizzo celebrates scoring a run on an RBI single hit by Kyle Schwarber during the third inning of Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26, 2016.

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Third baseman Kris Bryant and first baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrate as the Chicago Cubs win the National League pennant at Game 6 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo gets tagged by Nationals shortstop Trea Turner during the third inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 11, 2018.

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A young fan gets a hand shake from Anthony Rizzo before the Cubs took on the Braves on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo helps pack baseball equipment to donate to youth organizations during the Cubs Community Service Day on Jan. 16, 2020, at Horner Park in Chicago.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo warms up his jacket with air from a heater in the fifth inning against the Pirates on April 11, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo runs to first on a single in the fourth inning against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 25, 2017 in Philadelphia.

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Anthony Rizzo takes photos with fans before the first inning of an exhibition game against the Indians at Cubs spring training Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo walks off after grounding into a double play to end the sixth inning Oct. 2, 2018 in the National League wild-card game at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hugs Tommy Hottovy after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Angels on April 12, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo reacts as Aroldis Chapman covers first base during Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Anthony Rizzo reacts after Ben Zobrist scores in the first inning on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, in Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Anthony Rizzo bunts for a single during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Oct. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles.

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Anthony Rizzo approaches Cubs first base coach Brandon Hyde after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning off Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger during Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo watches a foul ball off the bat of Dodgers left fielder AJ Pollock fly into the stands during the second inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Dodgers on May 4, 2021, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant check out the new dugout in the snow on Monday, April 9, 2018. The home opener was postponed until the following day.

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Anthony Rizzo celebrates the Cubs' NLDS win over the Nationals on Oct. 12, 2017.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo pulls his helmet off after striking out in the first inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.

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First baseman Anthony Rizzo jumps for joy as the Ciubs win game 6 of the NLCS, at at Wrigley Field, Oct. 22, 2016.

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Anthony Rizzo celebrates in the dugout with Kyle Schwarber after Rizzo's grand slam against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 16, 2017.

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David Ortiz points at Anthony Rizzo after winning the Hank Aaron Award before Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26, 2016.

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Anthony Rizzo greets a fan before the game at Wrigley Field on June 23, 2019.

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Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo celebrate after the Cubs beat the Nationals in Game 3 of the NLCS on Oct. 9, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo celebrates his fifth-inning RBI double as Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor walks away Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, right, watches a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on July 29, 2021.

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Anthony Rizzo takes a photo with teammates after the Cubs clinched the NL Central over the Cardinals on Sept. 27, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo and Ben Zobrist celebrate after scoring in the first inning after an Addison Russell double during Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo smiles in the dugout after his 1,000th hit during the third inning against the Nationals at Wrigley Field on Aug. 11, 2018.

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Anthony Rizzo, along with teammates family, staff and friends, ride in a double decker bus past Wrigley Field during the parade honoring the World Series champions on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016.

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Anthony Rizzo rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on May 24, 2019.

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Anthony Rizzo is introduced before Game 1 of the NLDS against the Nationals on Oct. 6, 2017.

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Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo embrace after the Cubs won Game 5 of the NLDS against the Nationals on Oct. 12, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo greets former teammate David Ross during batting practice before Game 4 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field on Oct. 18, 2017.

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Anthony Rizzo, a graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, came home from spring training to help his community following the mass shooting at the high school.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo catches a pop-up by Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart on Sept. 16, 2018, at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo retrieves a ball thrown to him from the dugout after catching Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton off base to end the top of the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 23, 2018.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo argues with an umpire after striking out in the first inning against the Brewers on April 6, 2021, at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo takes off his gloves after striking out with the bases loaded to end the top of the fourth inning against the Cardinals on Aug. 18, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrates with teammates after a 4-2 win over the Brewers on Aug. 13, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo greets teammates before the team's home opener on April 8, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo speaks to reporters before the World Series on Oct. 24, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) looks out at fans in the bleachers during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on June 11, 2021.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo slides into third base after hitting a triple during the fifth inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Dodgers on May 4, 2021, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo reacts after injuring his right ankle on a fielding error in the third inning against the Pirates on Sept. 15, 2019 at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo and Jon Lester after the Cubs defeated the Indians in the early hours of Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, to win the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Anthony Rizzo can't catch a bad throw from Javier Baez as Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor reaches on the Baez error in the first inning during Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

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Anthony Rizzo poses after winning the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, right, and Vera Clemente before Game 3 of the World Series on Oct. 27, 2017.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo smiles during a game Sept. 6, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

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Catcher David Ross photo bombs first baseman Anthony Rizzo with his mother and girlfriend after the Cubs beat the Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series, and advancing to the World Series at Wrigley Field October 22, 2016.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo prepares for a practice during spring training on Feb. 17, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo makes a catch for an out during the eighth inning of a game against the Rays on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo laughs while talking with Brewers first baseman Daniel Vogelbach during the sixth inning April 5, 2021, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo reacts after striking out in the fourth inning during Game 4 of the NLDS against the Nationals at Wrigley Field on Oct. 11, 2017.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo before the National League wild-card game Oct. 2, 2018 at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo during batting practice at Busch Stadium on April 2, 2017.