Chicago, Illinois – At a time when the Chicago Cubs were bursting with good news from individual awards, former legend Anthony Rizzo – now an honorary ambassador of the team – appeared, sending an emotional message that made the entire Cubs fan base choke up.
“I have worn the Cubs jersey for almost a decade. I have witnessed the most difficult years, the seasons that no one believed in miracles. And today, when I see this generation honored, I am as proud as if I were playing at Wrigley Field again,” – Rizzo said, his voice choked up during a short press conference at the Cubs training center.
The year 2025 can be considered a season of light for the Chicago Cubs. The team not only showed a strong rise in playing style but also reaped the rewards with a series of prestigious individual titles. Three players – Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, and Ian Happ – have combined to win three Gold Gloves, a testament to the Cubs’ defensive prowess in MLB.
The Cubs are also one of the most nominated teams this year – at least ten players have made the finalists list for the major categories: Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, and Rookie of the Year. Young faces like Cade Horton, who announced he would donate $500,000 to the Chicago Children’s Cancer Foundation if he won the rookie of the year award, are continuing the humanitarian spirit that has been the hallmark of this team.
“The Cubs are different now,” Rizzo continued. “They’re no longer the underdogs, they’re no longer the ones who stood by and watched others win trophies. This is a generation that dares to dream, dares to fight, and dares to believe that glory is not just a thing of the past in 2016 – it’s now, it’s the future.”
Rizzo’s pride comes not only from the results on the field, but also from the rekindled Cubs culture – the “Never Quit” spirit, the belief, and absolute loyalty to the blue-and-white striped jersey. He, who lifted the historic championship in 2016 after a 108-year wait, now sees a new generation continuing that journey.
Experts agree: the Cubs are entering a new golden cycle, where young talent combines with seasoned character. With Crow-Armstrong becoming more well-rounded at center field, Hoerner becoming a quiet leader in the infield, and Happ maintaining incredible defense, the Cubs are rebuilding the image of a true “contender.”
“If I were in my prime, I would love to be playing with these kids,” Rizzo smiles. “They remind me of what it was like to believe in the impossible. Every dive catch, every home run – that’s the Chicago Cubs I know.”
As Wrigley Field lit up under the winter lights, the image of Rizzo watching his juniors win made fans emotional. A generation has passed, a generation is writing – and between them, the bond called “Chicago pride” has never been broken.
“I’m proud to call them family,” Rizzo concluded with a small smile. “The Cubs are more than just a team – the Cubs are the heart of this city.”
From an icon of the past to a beacon of light for the future, Anthony Rizzo once again proved: the Cubs spirit never dies.
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