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Rizzo Catches Own Homer in Bleachers!
18 Jul
Summary
- Anthony Rizzo attended the 2016 Cubs World Series reunion at Wrigley Field.
- During the ceremony, Rizzo caught a home run ball hit by Michael Busch.
- The Cubs famously broke a 108-year championship drought in 2016.
Chicago Cubs icon Anthony Rizzo was at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 13, 2026, to celebrate the 2016 World Series championship team. Rizzo, who hit 32 home runs and finished fourth in MVP voting that championship season, was among many players from the historic squad in attendance.
During the pregame ceremony, Rizzo, wearing his 2016 Game 7 jersey, expressed a desire for the Cubs to win several more championships in his lifetime. Later, Rizzo made his way to the right field bleachers with fellow 2016 teammates.
Coincidentally, Michael Busch hit a first-inning home run directly to Rizzo in the bleachers. While Rizzo primarily picked up the ball rather than catching it mid-flight, it marked another memorable encounter for the first baseman.
This event occurred nearly ten years after the Cubs famously snapped an 108-year World Series drought in 2016. The franchise had not won a championship since 1907 and 1908. The 2026 Cubs entered Saturday's game with a 54-43 record, holding a wild card spot.
