Washington Nationals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nationals Shake Up Front Office, Fire GM and Manager

Late Sunday evening, the Washington Nationals announced that they have decided to move on from both their President of Baseball Operations/General Manager, Mike Rizzo, and their manager, Dave Martinez.

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As Washington Nationals fire brain trust, who's in charge of making No. 1 draft pick?

The Washington Nationals have the No. 1 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, which begins next Sunday, and they'll be making that crucial selection without a permanent general manager or field manager in place.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 6

Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo

The Washington Nationals dismissed manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday, more than five years after they guided the franchise to its only World Series title.

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With no GM, what will the Washington Nationals do in the MLB Draft?

The Washington Nationals fired Mike Rizzo a week before the draft, what happens now? Just now, the Washington Nationals fired GM Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Nationals make changes after sweep to Red Sox

The Washington Nationals have decided to make some signifiant changes to their organization. The Nats on Sunday announced that they have fired both manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 6

New Nationals GM, manager must rescue franchise from mediocrity

New Nationals GM, manager will have to rescue franchise from state of mediocrity

Where things will get especially interesting is when they hire a new full-time general manager who has to put their vision into place.

Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo in major shakeup

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Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 6

Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo in major shakeup

The timing of the decision is sure to raise eyebrows across the league.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 6

MacKenzie Gore and James Wood represent the Washington Nationals in the All-Star Game

The Nationals star pitcher and hitter will both play in the midsummer classic for the first time in Atlanta The Washington Nationals are getting two All-Stars this year!

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 6

Two Washington Nationals Youngsters Selected to All-Star Game for First Time

The Washington Nationals don’t have a winning record, but they will have multiple players representing the franchise at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

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Shinnosuke Ogasawara News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Nationals Recall Shinnosuke Ogasawara For MLB Debut

The Nationals announced this morning that they’ve recalled left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara. Ryan Loutos was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Ogasawara, who is slated to make his MLB debut when he starts against the Red Sox later today, on the 40-man roster.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5

Nationals reinstate veteran pitcher from 60-day IL

He last pitched in the majors back in 2023.

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Trevor Williams News / Field Level Media / July 4

Nats place RHP Trevor Williams (elbow) on injured list

The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right elbow sprain. Keibert Ruiz was reinstated from the seven-day concussion list and the Nationals recalled right-hander Ryan Loutos from Triple-A Rochester and optioned catcher Drew Millas to Rochester.