Former Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is joining NBC as part of their MLB coverage team, according to multiple reports on Thursday.
The three-time All-Star will have a role on the network’s studio show as the lead MLB analyst during “Sunday Night Baseball” broadcasts, Opening Day, as well as some postseason games broadcast by NBC, This is reported by Sports Business Journal.
Rizzo was named in November as a target for media companies for the upcoming baseball season, said Front Office Sport.
The former first baseman’s ability to navigate the tough New York media market during his tenure with the Yankees made him an attractive analyst for network executives.
“Rizz played the New York media better than anyone – and that’s not easy,” a source told Front Office Sports. “He always had a smile on his face.”
Rizzo played fourteen years in the major leagues, ten years with the Cubs and three and a half years in the Big Apple. He finished his career with 303 home runs and 965 RBIs.
The beloved Gold Glove winner is best remembered for being a member of the 2016 World Series-winning Cubs who helped break the infamous 71-year Curse of the Billy Goat.
News of Rizzo’s hiring comes shortly after Front Office Sports announced the news that Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw will also be added to the network’s MLB coverage.
NBC also plans to bring in Bob Costas for hosting duties.
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