Former Chicago Cubs World Series champions Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant share a famously close, enduring friendship that was forged during their unforgettable years together helping break the historic championship curse on the North Side. Although professional baseball careers eventually took them to different organizations via trades and free agency, their personal bond—along with other core members of that historic 2016 roster—remains exceptionally strong. They frequently stay in touch, support each other's families, and share fond memories of their time in Chicago, embodying the lifelong brotherhood created through winning a championship together.