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Drinks on Rizzo: Nationals fans toast recently fired general manager
Recently fired Nationals President and General Manager Mike Rizzo put smiles on the faces of fans one last time.
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.
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.
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.
Nationals fire GM Mike Rizzo, manager Dave Martinez with team in midst of another lost season
General manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez were fired on Sunday following their latest loss to the Red Sox, which concluded a dismal weekend where the Nats were decimated by Boston, which outscored Washington 21-5 in the previous two games. The team announced the move on Sunday night in a statement from principal owner Mark D. Lerner.
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.
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.
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 ...
Mike DeBartolo pledges ‘fresh approach’ as Nationals interim general manager
"The fans are frustrated. We're all frustrated," DeBartolo said. "We have a lot of interesting, exciting young pieces to ...