Yanks’ Rizzo Headed To IL Because Of A Concussion…From May?!
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Yankee fans…did you hear about this insane story? The Yankees’ excellent (and reliable) first baseman is headed to the Injured List because of a concussion…that the team stated occurred in late May!
Anthony Rizzo is going on the IL with a "likely concussion" that they're traced back to the Tatis Jr. incident in late May
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) August 3, 2023
(via @ChrisKirschner) pic.twitter.com/N9RpgYpqUF
What the hay?! For the record…I’m not blaming Rizzo…he was out there playing as best he could…but he was struggling mightily at the plate…and now we know why…the guy was dealing with a concussion these last two months!
What is going on with the Yankees? How did this happen? Rizzo is a team leader and great player. He’s friends with the Aaron Judge and is one of the reasons the Captain returned to the team this year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Aaron Judge #99 and Anthony Rizzo #48 of the New York Yankees celebrate after Rizzo drove them both home with a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 12, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
I don’t know if manager Aaron Boone was aware of Rizzo’s concussion issue…but, damn…this guy was playing for two whole months under this fog and no one realized it?! If that doesn’t speak VOLUMES about the Yankee organization right now…I don’t know what else does! Hey, Yankees…get your sh*t together! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents! Scroll down for the Scoreboard!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: General view of hazy conditions resulting from Canadian wildfires as Anthony Rizzo #48 of the New York Yankees jogs to the dugout during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 06, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
As the NFL was back in action last night…albeit in preseason fashion…and the Jets lost to the Browns…21 to 16. Aaron Rodgers did NOT see any action…in case you we wondering…but Zach Wilson did…and he had a big 57-yard pass that Rodgers was complimentary of. Jets head coach Robert Saleh says he won’t be playing Rodgers in the first three preseason games of the year and will only consider if he plays in the last one.
CANTON, OHIO – AUGUST 03: Aaron Rodgers #8 and Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets warm up prior to the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the Cleveland Browns at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Baseball. Make it two in a row for the Yankees as the Yanks beat the Astros last night…4 to 3. Giancarlo Stanton and Billy McKinney hit back-to-back homers in the game as the Yankees improve to 57 and 52 for the year. As bad as they’ve been…they’re just 2.5 games out of the third and final Wild Card spot in the A.L.
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 3: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees hits a home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on August 3, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
The Mets lost to the Royals…9 to 2. Carlos Carrasco receives the loss. The Mets drop to 50 and 58.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 03: Carlos Carrasco #59 of the New York Mets pitches against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium on August 03, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
The Phillies took down the Marlins…4 to 2. J.T. Realmuto hit his 13th home run of the season for the Phillies…who improve to 59 and 50.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – AUGUST 3: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the second inning at loanDepot park on August 3, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Sam Navarro/Getty Images)
Basketball. Michael Jordan’s sale of a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin has been finalized, it was announced Thursday. Jordan, whose run as majority owner ends after 13 years, will continue to hold a minority stake in the team. The purchase was made at an approximate $3 billion valuation; Jordan paid $275 million for a majority stake in the franchise in 2010.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 17: Michael Jordan, owner of the Charlotte Hornets, takes part in a ceremony honoring the 2020 NBA All-Star game during a break in play as Team LeBron take on Team Giannis in the fourth quarter during the NBA All-Star game as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Team LeBron won 178-164. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Soccer. Tom Brady is now a minority owner of an English soccer team.The seven-time Super Bowl champion has become a minority owner of Birmingham City, which plays in the second-tier Championship division. Brady entered a partnership with the club’s new owners, Knighthead Capital Management.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 31: Tom Brady attends Los Angeles Premiere Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ “80 For Brady” at Regency Village Theatre on January 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
The U.S. Women take on Sweden at 5 AM (Eastern) on Sunday in the World Cup. It’s the Knockout Round so winner advances and loser goes home!
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – AUGUST 01: Sophia Smith of USA in action during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between Portugal and USA at Eden Park on August 01, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
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