Anthony Rizzo Makes Astros Trash Can Joke While Mic'd Up Live On ESPN

Is Bryzzo going to save MLB? Yes, yes they are.

Now, this isn’t the first time that players have been mic’d up live on ESPN during spring training games, but today is another example of how great this idea is and how it should be done way more often.

Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant are mic’d up for ESPN’s broadcast of Monday’s game against the Angels and it is amazing.

Kris Bryant will not wear the new Cubs Spring Training hats (and I support him on this). pic.twitter.com/ff8qvGiFqO
— Matt Clapp (@TheBlogfines) March 2, 2020

Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant with more on "Carl" Hendricks. pic.twitter.com/MIcucPPwPL
— Matt Clapp (@TheBlogfines) March 2, 2020

Kris Bryant just missed a double, is tired. pic.twitter.com/rTEGhcQ56v
— Matt Clapp (@TheBlogfines) March 2, 2020

Anthony Rizzo: "I'm gonna auto-take this first pitch."

Second pitch…

"Same thing here, but gonna pretend like I'm swinging." pic.twitter.com/nbZgHxt8Hl
— Matt Clapp (@TheBlogfines) March 2, 2020

“If I had his stuff, I’d be petrified to take the mound” – Rizzo on Kyle (Carl) Hendricks
— Two Bird Carl Bauer (0-0-1 Wank Battle) (@barstoolcarl) March 2, 2020

From heckling Chipper Jones as a kid to playing against him in the big leagues 🙌@ARizzo44 talks about one of the coolest moments of his life. pic.twitter.com/SJBam4FYvv
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 2, 2020

Later, Rizzo: I'm thinking I'm gonna get a fastball here. He's only thrown me one today.

[fastball at the chest, rips one into right center]

OH YEAH! I'm gonna go two!!! … no I'm not.
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) March 2, 2020

Rizzo then worked a 2-2 count and was asked what pitch he thinks is coming.

“I wish I knew. Someone bang [a trash can] for me.”

💀💀
— Tim Stebbins (@tim_stebbins) March 2, 2020

"I'm doing some math in my head about where he is going to throw. … Someone bang for me."

—@ARizzo44 went there pic.twitter.com/m4GOqb8NxL
— ESPN (@espn) March 2, 2020

WOW. Rizzo is praising Bryant, listing his accomplishments, and says "Rookie of the Year … but he missed a week, so that's debatable."

Bryant: "Wow. You went there. I'm already getting enough heat for it!"

This is just so fantastic.
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) March 2, 2020

Kris Bryant raises his hand to ask David Ross a question: "Who's your favorite player on the team?"

Ross: "No doubt the leadoff spot, whoever's hitting there." pic.twitter.com/JvBvYloH2K
— Matt Clapp (@TheBlogfines) March 2, 2020

Do this every game, MLB. Take all my money. Thank you.

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