In an emotional moment shared on social media this morning, former Chicago Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo stirred up the baseball community when he posted a photo of himself holding his newborn son, with a caption that moved millions:
“I will guide him to become a warrior to play for the Cubs, loyal and brave as I have been for my Cubs.”
That sentence, simple but full of pride, was like a new oath written from the heart of one of the greatest loyal symbols in the history of the Chicago team. Rizzo – who spent a decade with the Cubs, winning the historic 2016 World Series and leaving a lasting impression on fans – has now stepped into the role of father, but the “Cubbie blue” in him still burns brightly.
A source close to Rizzo said that his wife, Emily Vakos, gave birth to a healthy baby boy in Florida earlier this week. The former MLB star is currently taking a break from all public activities to be with his family, but just one photo, one caption, was enough to make social media explode. Thousands of comments from Cubs fans poured in:
“A second Cubs warrior is being born!”
“Rizzo, you are not just a legend – you are the eternal Cubs spirit.”
What made this moment even more special was the way Rizzo mentioned “his Cubs home.” Although he left Chicago in 2021 to play for the New York Yankees, his heart has never left Wrigley Field. In rare interviews recently, Rizzo has repeatedly admitted that “a part of my soul will always belong to the Cubs.”
MLB commentators quickly seized on the story, calling it “an unspoken love letter to Chicago.” According to The Athletic, Rizzo still maintains contact with many of his former Cubs teammates, including Kris Bryant, Kyle Hendricks and David Ross – who was the head coach and still considers Rizzo a brother. An inside source revealed:
“He still watches every Cubs game. And when the Cubs win, he smiles like he’s still there.”
Fatherhood may mark a new chapter in Anthony Rizzo’s life, but his Cubs warrior spirit has never faded. For millions of Chicago fans, the image of Rizzo holding his son in the soft sunlight, speaking of loyalty and courage, is not just a family story – it is a symbol of love, legacy, and the belief that “Once a Cub, always a Cub.”
And perhaps, in the not-too-distant future, when Wrigley Field erupts with cheers, there will be a “little Rizzo” stepping onto the field – carrying not only the glove, but also the legacy of a father who fought so hard for that blue jersey.
“I want my son to understand that loyalty is something money can’t buy.
That’s what makes me a Cub.” — Anthony Rizzo
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