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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 19
Taking a deep dive into the Washington Nationals youth movement 
Nats fans have said a lot of things about owner Mark Lerner in recent years. However, one thing you cannot accuse him of is not picking a direction after firing Mike Rizzo.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / December 17
Reports: Nationals hiring Ani Kilambi to GM role
The Washington Nationals are hiring 31-year-old Ani Kilambi as their new general manager, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday. Kilambi has spent the last four years as assistant GM for the Philadelphia Phillies, leading the club's research departments and the club's use of data throughout the organization.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 8
Nationals’ Mike DeBartolo to serve in assistant GM role
The Nationals parted ways with multiple front office members after bringing in new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, but Mike DeBartolo was reportedly staying in the organization.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 21
Three Nationals Prospects That Could Benefit From a Bounce-Back in 2026
Despite firing general manager Mike Rizzo in part because of his inability to build the farm system of late, the Washington Nationals prospect list look better than it has in a few years.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 15
Who Were Five Worst Nationals Players by Top Sabermetric in 2025?
It was a monumental year in DC, as the Washington Nationals had some of the biggest turnover in the history of the franchise. They fired Mike Rizzo to hire new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, who will bring in a new manager after the dismissal of Dave Martinez.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 9
Sweeping Changes Have Been Ushered in by New Nationals Boss Paul Toboni
Changes were expected to come for the Washington Nationals this winter, and that has started to become a reality under new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8
Nationals Reportedly Decide on Future of Mike DeBartolo With Organization
The shake-up in the Washington Nationals organization this offseason has begun. After officially hiring Paul Toboni to become the president of baseball operations, he started to make some changes.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8
Longtime Nationals Executives Are Out As Paul Toboni Has Started To Make Changes
The first dominoes have started to fall under the leadership of Paul Toboni. Changes were expected to be made to the Washington Nationals' front office after Toboni was hired to become the team's new president of baseball operations, and that is exactly what has begun to take place.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 2
New Nationals Boss Hints at Mike DeBartolo’s Future with Franchise
Paul Toboni is just 35 years old, but the new Washington Nationals president of baseball operations faces huge decisions as he begins his tenure. The former Boston Red Sox senior vice president, assistant general manager, has never led a franchise on his own.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 1
Paul Toboni Reveals His First Priority As Nationals' President of Baseball Operations
A new era has arrived in the nation's capital for the Washington Nationals After firing longtime executive Mike Rizzo in the middle of the season, it was clear some changes were going to be ushered in when it came to how this organization was going to be run.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 24
Nationals Make Huge Gamble on 35YO Red Sox Architect Behind Roman Anthony After Firing Mike Rizzo
The Washington Nationals have officially shaken up their front office in dramatic fashion, parting ways with longtime architect Mike Rizzo and pivoting toward a bold new era.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 24
Nationals Are Officially Testing Out Their New First Base Strategy
It's clear this offseason is going to be one of change for the Washington Nationals. After firing longtime executive Mike Rizzo and World Series-winning manager Dave Martinez in the middle of this season, the Nationals have started interviewing candidates to become their new general manager.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 23
Nationals Continue To Lose Front Office Members Amid Regime Change
The Washington Nationals will be going through a huge front office shakeup for the first time in about a decade this offseason. The team decided to part ways with Mike Rizzo, who has been the general manager since 2009 and the president of baseball operations since 2013.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 20
Nationals' Employees Slam Ownership of Franchise in Brutally Honest Interviews
In July, the Washington Nationals decided to fire manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo. Their season was one of the more disappointing ones around the league, and the ownership group decided to make a change.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 18
Nationals Reportedly Have Interviewed Red Sox Assistant General Manager
The Washington Nationals continue their hunt to replace one of the steadiest figures in the organization; Mike Rizzo. The former general manager joined the front office as an assistant general manager in 2007 before taking over as GM in 2009.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 15
Nationals Make Guardians Assistant GM Latest Interview Target
The Washington Nationals have interviewed another potential candidate for the general manager job, which opened in July when ownership fired Mike Rizzo.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 9
Nationals Reportedly Targeting High-Profile Cubs Executive for Open GM Role
The Washington Nationals will be searching to fill their general manager role for the first time since 2009 when Mike Rizzo took over after the resignation of Jim Bowden.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9
Nationals rumors: Cubs GM drawing interest from Washington
Despite their current 59-84 record, the Washington Nationals are still fighting. The leadership duo of GM Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez were fired earlier this season.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 16
Former Nationals GM Mike Rizzo Buys Round for Fans at Local Bars
The timing of the firing of Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo recently took some fans by surprise. It came a week before the MLB draft, a process that Rizzo usually runs.
Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11
Fired GM Mike Rizzo has cool gesture for Nationals fans
Former Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is offering a cool gesture to the team’s fans after his firing. On Friday, Rizzo sent a message to fans via the Instagram page for his Rizzo Family Foundation.
Nationals' Firing of Resourceful GM Mike Rizzo Will Go Down as Big Mistake
The Washington Nationals made waves on Sunday when they announced the simultaneous firings of general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez. The timing was particularly shocking for Rizzo, as the Nationals are set to make the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft in less than a week.
Mike Rizzo Takes Shot at Nationals Ownership Group After Surprise Firing
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.
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.
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.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25
Mike Rizzo discusses Nationals’ rotation plans, offseason moves
President of baseball operations Mike Rizzo spoke to reporters (including Mark Zuckerman of MASN and Spencer Nausbaum of the Washington Post) on Saturday about the club’s rotation plans for 2025.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 30, 2024
Three big reasons the Nationals' rebuild is ahead of schedule
For fans looking for the light at the end of the mediocrity tunnel, here are three big reasons the team is actually ahead of schedule in its rebuild.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 27, 2024
GM Mike Rizzo Discusses Offseason Spending, Planning 'Opportunistic' Free Agency
The Washington Nationals are 69-90 with three games remaining on the schedule, allowing them to improve on last season's 71-91 record with a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies at home this weekend.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25, 2024
Nationals GM names club's biggest offseason priority
Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo recently said that his club will be looking for middle-of-the-order bats this offseason to supplement a growing young core.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20, 2024
Nationals want to add some thump to lineup this offseason
The Washington Nationals are in a position where spending a little more on offense makes sense for both the team's long-term and short-term future.
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