Lerner’s statement, naturally, made no mention of ownership’s own culpability. The Nationals had a top-10 payroll seven of eight seasons between 2014 and 2021.

The Nationals were awarded around $320 million by MLB’s Revenue Sharing Decision committee for broadcast fees from 2022-26. Should they wait to sell for a few years, until 2028 or so, any labor ...

Attendees included World Central Kitchen leadership and volunteers, Nationals ownership and front office executives, and several food access partners that helped serve the community last year.