According to the Sports Business Journal, NBC is hiring Anthony Rizzo as a lead MLB analyst for the upcoming season.
NBC is set to hire former MLBer Anthony Rizzo as one of its lead MLB studio analysts this season, sources tell SBJ.
The network is also close to a deal with Clayton Kershaw for limited analyst work, sometimes alongside Bob Costas.
Via @AustinKarp | https://t.co/yxjmgAW3LB pic.twitter.com/DPjYp3lNOL
— Sports Business Journal (@SBJ) January 29, 2026
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After retiring in September, Rizzo officially joined the Cubs as an ambassador, giving Cubs fans another lifelong memory as he spent a game at Wrigley Field in the bleachers. It was only a matter of time before he returned to the Cubs in some capacity, though his future role within the organization remains somewhat unclear.
Anthony Rizzo is in the left field bleachers hanging out with the fans pic.twitter.com/EKoa2Ro5YS
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 13, 2025
Not all former players are meant for live TV, but Rizzo’s personality should fit right in. He was always having fun on the field and in the dugout, making himself a fan favorite across the league during his 14-year career.
One of those highlights came against fellow first baseman Freddie Freeman. Rizzo blew Freeman away with 61 mph of straight heat, recording the only strikeout of his pitching career.
Anthony Rizzo K’ing Freddie Freeman. #RakersWhoPitch pic.twitter.com/yQr1Jqii5W
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 29, 2021
It will be neat to see Rizzo stay around the game of baseball after retirement, something many former players are beginning to do. NBC is also hiring future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw, another former great who will bring analysis to a game he succeeded in for such a long time.
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