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Mike Rizzo, Washington Nationals and Home Run Derby

Former Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo reflects on firing, extends offer to fans for Home Run Derby
Mike Rizzo, a former Nationals executive, offered to buy fans' drinks before this year's Home Run Derby, adding he had "no regrets" about his 16-year tenure.
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.
Nationals fire general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez amid stalled rebuild
Lerner also announced that assistant general manager Mike DeBartolo has been named as Rizzo's replacement on an interim basis. DeBartolo will immediately be tasked with running the draft room for next week's MLB Draft, in which the Nationals have the top pick.
Mike Rizzo paying for Nationals fans' beer on Monday: Here's where to grab one
Fans can grab a beer before the Home Run Derby from 5 to 7 p.m. at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern or Walter’s Sports Bar.
Former Nationals GM Mike Rizzo to Buy Beer for Fans in DC Before MLB Home Run Derby
Recently fired Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is bidding farewell to his former team by buying beers for fans on Monday night.
Manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo get fired by the last-place Washington Nationals
Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo were fired by the Washington Nationals amid their sixth consecutive losing season since they won the 2019 World Series.
Mike Rizzo's firing reveals Nationals' biggest problem in search for general manager
Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, architects of the 2019 World Series championship, have been fired. The pivot isn't without cause. The Nationals, at 37-53, have watched their rebuild stall and sit in last place in the National League East.
Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo amid team struggles
Nationals dismissed manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo amid team struggles, with Washington sitting at 37-53 record and last place in the NL East division.
Nationals Fire Manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo Amid 37-53 Record
The team announced Sunday that it has fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo. Washington is 37-53 on the season, sitting in fifth place in the NL East. The Nationals then named Miguel Cairo interim manager on Monday. ESPN's Jeff Passan first reported the firings.
Ex-Nationals GM Mike Rizzo offers 'thank you' round for fans
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.
Fired Nationals GM to Buy Fans Beer Before Home Run Derby As Parting Gift
When they let Rizzo go, the Nationals bid adieu to a figure who had seen almost the entire history of the franchise in D.C.. Washington hired Rizzo before the 2007 season, the team's third after its relocation from Montreal.
MLB Draft 2025: Nationals select SS Eli Willits first overall, 1 week after firing GM Mike Rizzo
Willits is the rare player to be selected first overall by an interim general manager. The Nationals fired GM Mike Rizzo, as ...
2025 MLB Draft winners and losers: Eli Willits, surprise Angels pick, Rockies social media and more from Day 1
MLB Draft is here. The two-day, 20-round event began Sunday evening at Truist Park in Atlanta, home of the All-Star Game. The ...