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On YouTubeMLB 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.
Athletics News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 13
Nationals Reportedly Eyeing Current Red Sox Executive for Their GM Role
The Washington Nationals seem prepared to make a change to their front office this offseason. After moving on from longtime executive Mike Rizzo and turning things over to Mike DeBartolo on an interim basis, it was unclear which direction the franchise was going to take regarding putting together their front office going forward.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
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.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
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 / September 3
How Nationals Are Impacted by Departure of Scouting Director Danny Haas To Orioles
The Washington Nationals are in flux when it comes to their baseball operations team. Following the in-season firings of both president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, the franchise has turned the page on their past regime that brought them their first-ever World Series championship in 2019.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 31
Mike DeBartolo is campaigning hard for the Washington Nationals GM job 
Since getting the interim GM job, Mike DeBartolo has treated this like a job interview. He has publicly made his case about how he is a different man from his predecessor Mike Rizzo.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 19
Which Prep Players Are Most Promising in Nationals Draft Class?
The Washington Nationals had a bit more scrutiny than most teams with a front office shakeup so close to the MLB draft. Despite dismissing longtime executive and former scouting director Mike Rizzo a week before the important event, the Nationals seemed to have a strategy heading into the draft.
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 / Washington Nationals on SI / July 14
Industry Was Shocked by Nationals' Selection of Eli Willits in MLB Draft
The Washington Nationals were considered a wild card team heading into the 2025 MLB draft after making major leadership changes when they decided to move on from general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 13
Nationals take 17-year-old SS Eli Willits in surprise No. 1 pick
ATLANTA -- Fresh off an organizational switch-up, the Washington Nationals made a surprise selection with the first pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 12
Nationals Would Be Making Massive Mistake if They Trade Their Ace
The Washington Nationals sent shockwaves through the MLB landscape last weekend when they announced the decision to part ways with both their longtime general manager, Mike Rizzo, and their World Series-winning manager, Davey Martinez.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 11
Recently Fired Nationals GM Set to Bid Farewell to Fans in Unique Way
One of the more shocking moves any team has made so far this season took place this past weekend, when the Washington Nationals decided to fire longtime team general manager Mike Rizzo amid their failing campaign.
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.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 10
Five First-Time GMs Nationals Could Consider to Replace Mike Rizzo
There was a time that Mike Rizzo was a first-time general manager. It was with the Washington Nationals. He joined the organization in 2007 as an assistant GM.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 10
Nationals Land Top Baseball Prospect in Latest MLB Mock Draft
The Washington Nationals have full control in the 2025 MLB draft with the No. 1 overall pick. One of the bigger questions is, will the recent decision to shake up the front office and fire general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez change how they proceed?
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 10
Nationals Urged to Address Key Weakness Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline
Things have not gone well for the Washington Nationals during the 2025 MLB regular season, causing a major shakeup within the organization. Recently, general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez were both fired, leaving the team in a tough spot with the 2025 MLB Draft and MLB trade deadline both near.
Five Former General Managers Nationals Could Pursue After Firing Mike Rizzo
For the Washington Nationals, hiring Mike Rizzo’s replacement as general manager makes sense before hiring a manager. Rizzo led the organization for more than a decade.
Nationals Interim General Manager Ready To Bring 'Real Change' To Franchise
The Washington Nationals shook things up this past weekend. After it seemed like the ownership group was going to patiently wait out this rebuild with two pillars of the organization in charge, they instead opted to fire longtime executive Mike Rizzo and World Series-winning manager Dave Martinez.
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.
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
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 / June 18
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo discusses manager Davey Martinez, losing skid
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo made his weekly appearance on the Sports Junkies show on 106.7 FM The Fan Wednesday morning and discussed a wide range of topics.
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
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25
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
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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