Chicago baseball report: Anthony Rizzo returns to the scene of his prime for Yankees-Cubs series at Wrigley Field

Anthony "Tony" Rizzo started his career with the Cubs in 2012.

He was a core member of the 2016 World Series Championship team and is fondly remembered by Cubs fans.

Rizzo was a three-time All-Star with the Cubs, winning a Gold Glove Award and a Silver Slugger Award in 2016.

Rizzo was traded to the Yankees in 2021.

He has been a key part of the Yankees' success this season, helping them to a 64-35 record, the best in the American League.

Rizzo is batting .255 with 22 home runs and 71 RBIs this season.

The Yankees and Cubs will play a three-game series at Wrigley Field beginning on Friday, August 5.

It will be Rizzo's first time playing at Wrigley Field since he was traded to the Yankees.

The series is sure to be emotional for Rizzo, who spent nine seasons with the Cubs.

Rizzo was named to the All-Star team for the fourth time in his career earlier this week.

He will be the only player on either team who has played for both the Cubs and Yankees.

Rizzo is sure to receive a warm welcome from Cubs fans when he returns to Wrigley Field.

The Yankees are currently a -160 favorite to win the series against the Cubs.

The Cubs are a +130 underdog.

The series is expected to be competitive, as both teams are in contention for a playoff spot.

The Yankees and Cubs have a long and storied history.

The two teams have met in the World Series six times, with the Cubs winning in 1908 and 2016.

The Yankees have won the other four meetings, in 1932, 1938, 1939, and 1941.

The series is sure to be a special event for Rizzo.

He will be facing his former team for the first time since he was traded.

Rizzo is sure to be motivated to perform well against his former team.

The series is also a big opportunity for the Yankees.

A series win would give them a boost in the AL East race.

The Yankees are currently 5.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Cubs are also looking to make a statement.

A series win against the Yankees would show that they are a contender in the NL Central.

The Cubs are currently 1.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.

The series is sure to be a lot of fun for fans of both teams.

It will be a chance to see two of the best teams in baseball compete against each other.

It will also be a chance to see Rizzo return to Wrigley Field, where he spent nine seasons.