Anthony Rizzo (1B)

Cubs first base prospect Anthony Rizzo has been on a power surge at Triple-A Iowa. Rizzo has homered six times in his last eight games, including homering in consecutive contests twice during that span. Rizzo is batting .359 with 13 homers, 37 RBI, a .420 OBP, .704 slugging percentage and 1.125 OPS in 37 games this season.

Chicago Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo blasted two three-run homers with Triple-A Iowa Tuesday, May 8, ...

Despite limping to the fourth-worst start in franchise history (3-10), the Cubs will continue to exercise patience with top prospect Anthony Rizzo, team president Theo Epstein said Thursday. Rizzo, obtained from San Diego during the offseason, is hitting .393 with seven home runs, but will remain at the minor-league level along with Brett Jackson. "Those guys are continuing their development at Triple-A,...

Chicago Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo hit two homers at Triple-A Iowa Thursday, April 19. He's ...

Anthony Rizzo, Trevor Bauer and more should make a fantasy baseball dent for 2012. Who else should owners look out for?

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