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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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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.

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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.

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 / Washington Nationals on SI / July 6

Nationals Ace Has Been Starting Rotation's Only Saving Grace This Season

Year 5 of the Washington Nationals' long-term rebuild began strong, but it has quickly deteriorated into yet another lost season as the calendar turned to July.

Shinnosuke Ogasawara News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 5

Nationals Reportedly Calling Up Historic Signing for His Major League Debut

This past offseason, the Washington Nationals made franchise history when they signed Japanese international free agent Shinnosuke Ogasawara to a two-year, $3.5 million contract.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 5

Should Nationals Send Their Slugger To Red Sox for This Prospect?

As the trade deadline draws near, the Washington Nationals need to figure out their plan. Last year, they surprisingly held onto Kyle Finnegan despite him projecting to be one of the best relievers available for contending teams to acquire.

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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Keibert Ruiz News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 5

Nationals Have No Other Option but to Believe in Keibert Ruiz

The Washington Nationals have a problem on their hands. While they have plenty of young players who look like future franchise cornerstones at multiple positions, they have a major issue on their hands at catcher.

Seaver King News / Federal Baseball / July 5

Taking a look at notable Washington Nationals prospects

It is time to do a stock report of some Washington Nationals top prospects like Seaver King and Travis Sykora Over the course of the season, I have taken a look at how some notable Nationals prospects are looking.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 5

The Washington Nationals rotation has been mostly disappointing

Outside of MacKenzie Gore, the Washington Nationals rotation has been underwhelming Early in the season, the Washington Nationals rotation was the best part of the team.

Washington Nationals 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.