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FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2017, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, center, laughs as he talks with teammates before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, in Phoenix. For Rizzo, spring training sure has a different feel this year. The three-time All-Star showed up cracking jokes and slinging one-liners as he set out to help the Chicago Cubs bounce back from a disappointing finish last season.(AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

Rizzo says Cubs have to play better after falling short

By JASON P. SKODA - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44) claps after he scored during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Cubs force NL Central tiebreaker game, beat Cardinals 10-5

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Albert Almora Jr., top, celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Cubs clinch 4th straight playoff spot, top Pirates 7-6 in 10

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Daniel Murphy celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Baez, Murphy go deep as Cubs romp past Diamondbacks 9-1

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Cubs first baseman Rizzo wears full uniform on team flight

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Cubs star Rizzo leaves game with injured right foot

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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon watches his team during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Chicago. The Cubs keep winning through everything that knocks some contenders out of the playoff race. Credit one of the majors’ deepest rosters, but manager Joe Maddon also is pushing all the right buttons as Chicago tries to close out its third consecutive NL Central title. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Maddon shows deft touch as Cubs keep winning

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell celebrates after scoring on an RBI double by Kyle Schwarber off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 18, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Lester weathers delay, dominates Reds in 8-1 Cubs win

By MARK SCHMETZER - Associated Press

Cubs 1B Rizzo activated from 10-day DL

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Cubs place 1B Rizzo on DL with back tightness

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Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suarez reacts after hitting a triple off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 2, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Reds get parade, edge Cubs 1-0 on 2-hitter for their 1st win

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2015, file photo, New York Mets' David Wright warms up before Game 2 of the baseball team's NL Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs in New York. Wright is the majors’ only captain on the eve of the season, and it’s unclear if he will ever play again. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

C ya! Mets’ David Wright is baseball’s lone captain in 2018

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2017, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo doubles off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl during the sixth inning of a baseball game, in Chicago. Rizzo is set to rejoin the club for its first full-squad workout after returning to Florida to support victims of last week's deadly shooting at his former high school. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

His heart in Florida, Rizzo rejoins Cubs after mournful trip

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug .13, 2017, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo waits to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Phoenix. Rizzo is departing spring training for his home in Parkland, Fla., to offer support in the wake of a deadly shooting at his former high school. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Cubs first baseman fights tears at Florida shooting vigil

By KELLI KENNEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug .13, 2017, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo waits to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Phoenix. Rizzo is departing spring training for his home in Parkland, Fla., to offer support in the wake of a deadly shooting at his former high school. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Cubs first baseman Rizzo travels to Florida to offer support

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo talks to the media after winning the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Cancer survivor, World Series champ Rizzo is Clemente winner

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo reacts after hitting an RBI single during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game against the Washington Nationals Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Anthony Rizzo to Nationals: Respect me

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals outfielders Trea Turner (7), Michael Taylor (3) and Jayson Werth (28) can't catch a bloop single by Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago. The Cubs won 2-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Nationals drop NLDS Game 3 to Cubs

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44) and Alex Avila (13) celebrate scoring on a single by Javier Baez off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Wandy Peralta during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Anthony Rizzo’s eagerness to play third quickly waned

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44) and Alex Avila (13) celebrate scoring on a single by Javier Baez off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Wandy Peralta during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Bryant nicked, lefty Rizzo plays 3B, Cubs beat Reds 13-9

By JOE KAY - Associated Press