New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Anthony Rizzo, who played a crucial role in the 2016 World Series championship team, is officially retiring as a Chicago Cub. However, he will be stepping into a new role with the Cubs. The announcement, made on Wednesday, will set the stage for a celebratory return to Wrigley Field on Saturday during the Cubs' matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Anthony Rizzo's retirement marks the end of an illustrious 14-year MLB career, where he amassed 1,644 hits, 303 home runs, and 965 RBIs across 1,727 games.

Notably, his tenure with the Chicago Cubs, spanning 10 years and including 39 postseason games, was nothing short of remarkable. Rizzo smashed 242 home runs and drove in 784 RBIs, cementing his place as one of the fran...