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Anthony Rizzo Pens Essay on Staying Connected, Staying in Baseball Shape During Pandemic

Anthony Rizzo, the unofficial (but basically official) captain of the Chicago Cubs, wrote an essay for ESPN Chicago about his day-to-day life amid the global pandemic. He of course talked about baseball, but he framed his perspective in the context of everyday life. You really should read what Rizzo wrote in its entirety, but I’ll highlight a few notable tidbits.

The nationwide shutdown of sports, along with schools and non-essential activities in most places, has left millions of people struggling to figure out what to do with themselves. I’ve been working from home and trying to stay on schedule, so I’ve found it useful to literally plan what I need to do almost on an hourly basis.