"Anthony Rizzo took a little time to settle in as the clubhouse leader of the Chicago Cubs of yore, with an outwardly quiet demeanor that belied the charismatic, funny guy who was lurking in there. But once we got to see it, you got the sense that Rizzo was an enjoyable guy to be around in the baseball environment."
"NBC is set to hire former MLBer Anthony Rizzo as one of its lead MLB studio analysts this season, sources tell SBJ. The network is also close to a deal with Clayton Kershaw for limited analyst work, sometimes alongside Bob Costas.Via @AustinKarp | https://t.co/yxjmgAW3LB pic.twitter.com/DPjYp3lNOL- Sports Business Journal (@SBJ) January 29, 2026 I love it. There's certainly a lot of skill to being an effective and entertaining studio analyst, but let's call Anthony Rizzo a very compelling prospect."
Anthony Rizzo is transitioning from player to broadcaster with NBC hiring him as a lead MLB studio analyst this season. Rizzo combined a quietly steady clubhouse presence with an affable, charismatic personality that translated well to occasional on-air appearances. NBC is also nearing limited analyst contributions from Clayton Kershaw, sometimes alongside Bob Costas. Rizzo’s playing experience, approachable demeanor, and prior mic time position him as a promising studio talent. NBC aims to energize its MLB broadcasts by adding high-profile former players to studio roles and expanding its analyst lineup.
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