Overview

• Yamada said the ring flew off after Rizzo lost weight and shook water from his hands on his boat.
• The professional diver entered the water in a wetsuit and located the ring on the lake bottom, noting that rings are the hardest items to find.
• Yamada, who often recovers valuables from Lake Michigan, said he typically charges $100 if already suited up.
• He recounted receiving a tip of a few dry $100 bills after returning the ring.
• The story was first reported by Block Club Chicago and then picked up by People and TMZ, which noted Rizzo’s 2016 Cubs title and his current free-agent status after playing for the Yankees in 2024.