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Yankees' Rizzo, relaxed, takes on a shiftless infield with style
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Yankees' Anthony Rizzo praises New York with contract decision
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Yankees make final Anthony Rizzo injury decision
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Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo shut down for the season with
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Anthony Rizzo officially placed on IL as banged-up Yankees
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Yankees beat Blue Jays to extend AL wild-card lead - The Boston
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Anthony Rizzo returns to the Yankees with new two-year deal
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New York Yankees defeat Cleveland Guardians in ALDS Game 1
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Anthony Rizzo opts out of contract with New York Yankees