Nationals GM Mike Rizzo took a subtle jab at ownership as the team continues to struggle through a lengthy rebuild.

The Washington Nationals sent shockwaves through the MLB world on Sunday when they announced the firings of both general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez in one fell swoop.

Mike Rizzo, a former Nationals executive, offered to buy fans' drinks before this year's Home Run Derby, adding he had "no ...

The timing of the Nationals’ dismissals of president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on Sunday was so sudden, ownership did not even appear fully prepared.. Lerner ...

Cue six years of nondescript misery, best evidenced by the number of days spent over .500: 2020: 0. 2021: 4, the last on June 30. 2022: 0. 2023: 0. 2024: 2, the last on May 10.

Ownership erred in not finding a way to keep Soto around, but Rizzo and his team made the best of a tough situation by making a deal that has aged stunningly well with the San Diego Padres.

Cue six years of nondescript misery, best evidenced by the number of days spent over .500: 2020: 0. 2021: 4, the last on June 30. 2022: 0. 2023: 0. 2024: 2, the last on May 10.

Navigated that ownership group for almost 20 years." Under Rizzo and Martinez, the Nationals have been slow to realize the fruits of a rebuild that took place after the 2019 title run.

The Washington Nationals sent shockwaves through the MLB world on Sunday when they announced the firings of both general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez in one fell swoop.

The final line, referencing the Lerner family ownership, was a subtle jab at the organization that oversaw his dismissal. Under Rizzo’s tenure, the Nationals transitioned from a perennial bottom ...