US EditionFired Nationals GM Mike Rizzo Wants to Buy a 'Thank You' Round for Fans Before Home Run Derby
- The Washington Nationals recently lost 8-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals and are currently the second-worst team in Major League Baseball, marking their fifth consecutive losing season since winning the World Series in 2019.
- Nationals owner Mark Lerner fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, replacing them with Miguel Cairo and Mike DeBartolo on an interim basis, as part of a midseason leadership change.
- After his firing, Mike Rizzo reflected on ownership's limited player acquisitions since their World Series win, suggesting that ownership shares some blame for the team's struggles.
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Former Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo reflects on firing, extends offer to fans for Home Run Derby
Former Nationals executive Mike Rizzo offered to pay for fans' drinks before this year's Home Run Derby. He also said he had "no regrets" about his 16-year tenure.
Fired Nationals GM Mike Rizzo wants to buy a thank-you round for fans in DC before Home Run Derby
WASHINGTON — Fired Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo wants to buy a round for fans at two sports bars in Washington before Monday’s All-Star Home Run Derby. Rizzo posted on social media Friday an extended thank you to fans, which included an offer to buy a “Round on Riz” over a couple of hours before the Home Run Derby in Atlanta. Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez were fired Sunday with the last-place Nationals headed for a sixth consecutive lo…
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Fired Nationals GM Mike Rizzo wants to buy a 'thank you' round for fans before Home Run Derby
Fired Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo wants to buy a round for fans at two sports bars in Washington before next week’s All-Star Home Run Derby.
The Washington Nationals Just Fired the Manager and GM Who Led Them to a Championship. Why Has the Team Been so Bad Since?
For the Washington Nationals, yesterday’s 8-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals was more of the same. Currently the second-worst team in Major League Baseball, the Nats have already suffered an 11-game losing streak this season—one they broke by beating the Colorado Rockies, MLB's worst team. Moreover, Washington's struggles aren't new: since winning the World
Former Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo reflects on firing, extends offer to fans for Home Run Derby – Democratic Accent
Mike Rizzo’s run with the Washington Nationals came to an end earlier this week. The MLB club relieved Rizzo of his general manager duties after 16 years. Rizzo helped build the Nationals’ 2019 World Series-winning roster. But the team has had a rough first half of the 2025 season and entered Friday’s action in last place in the NL East. Despite his unceremonious exit from the Nationals, Rizzo still took a moment to show his appreciation for the…
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