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Mike Rizzo, Washington Nationals and Home Run Derby

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.
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.
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.
Former Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo Promises to Buy Beer For DC Fans
While Mike Rizzo wrote a heartfelt note to Washington Nationals fans after getting fired this week, the architect of the 2019 World Series squad had one more parting gift up his sleeve.
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.
Firing Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez makes some sense for the Nationals, but the timing doesn’t
The Nationals will now have an interim general manager making the No. 1 pick in next week's draft and handling the team's trade deadline.
Fired Nationals GM Mike Rizzo wants to buy a thank-you round for fans in DC before Home Run Derby
Fired Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo wants to buy a round for fans at two sports bars in Washington before Monday’s All-Star Home Run Derby.
Recently Fired Nationals GM Set to Bid Farewell to Fans in Unique Way
Under his stewardship, the Nationals quickly rose to prominence in the National League, a rise that culminated in the franchise's first-ever World Series championship following a magical run in 2019.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Nationals clean house, fire GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez
In a stunning turnabout for a franchise that placed almost blind trust in its top two baseball officials, the Washington ...
Nationals facing franchise-defining Ethan Holliday MLB Draft decision without Mike Rizzo
Holliday is the son of Rockies legend Matt and Orioles young star Jackson. The pitchers on the board are LSU's Kade Anderson, ...
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 ...
Mike DeBartolo, data-driven and analytical, shares his vision for the Nats
The fans are right to be frustrated,” Mike DeBartolo, the interim GM for the Nationals, said Tuesday. “We’re all frustrated.” ...
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 ...
Mike Rizzo's Trade Of Juan Soto Has Set Up Nationals For Success
Mike Rizzo's Trade Of Juan Soto Has Set Up Nationals For Success ...