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Nationals’ Mike Rizzo reportedly makes decision on White Sox job

Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo was linked to a potential role with the Chicago White Sox, but that does not appear likely to happen now. Rizzo will be signing a contract extension with the Nationals, ruling him out as a candidate in Chicago, …

Dave Martinez looking on

Nationals make big move with manager Dave Martinez

The Washington Nationals are fully committed to manager Dave Martinez. The Nationals have signed Martinez to a two-year contract extension, according to Ken Rosenthal and Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic. The team is set to do the same with general …

Juan Soto smiling in the dugout

Nationals GM voices frustration with Juan Soto rumors

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is not pleased that reports and rumors about Juan Soto leaked just before the All-Star Game. In an appearance on “The Junkies” on 106.7 The Fan Wednesday, Rizzo denied that either he or the …

Juan Soto in a Nats hat

Nationals GM addresses Juan Soto trade rumors

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was the latest person to shut down the notion that Nationals outfielder Juan Soto will be traded this offseason. In a Wednesday appearance on “The Sports Junkies” radio show on 106.7 The Fan …

Max Scherzer belt

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo unloads on ‘con artist’ Joe Girardi

Max Scherzer was furious after Joe Girardi requested a foreign substance check on him during Tuesday night’s game between the Nationals and Phillies, and Washington general manager Mike Rizzo has made it clear that he has his pitcher’s …

Mike Rizzo

Video: Mike Rizzo ejected by Joe West, Hunter Wendelstedt

Umpires Joe West and Hunter Wendelstedt had Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo ejected from Sunday’s game in a move that left many stunned. The Atlanta Braves were leading the Nationals 7-1 in the top of the seventh inning when …

Nats GM Mike Rizzo offers great quote about how he’s celebrated World Series

Mike Rizzo reached the pinnacle of his profession when his Washington Nationals won the World Series in late October. The longtime team general manager has been celebrating ever since. Rizzo offered a funny quote on Monday about what he’s been …

Washington Nationals

Nationals GM says team has no plans for rebuild

The Washington Nationals are staying the course. After one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo indicated Wednesday that the team is likely to build around its existing core and intends to keep …

Mike Rizzo Nationals

Report: Nationals GM nearly fought Shawn Kelley after mound outburst

The Washington Nationals had a lot happen to their bullpen in the span of a week, but the Shawn Kelley saga was the most remarkable. A new behind-the-scenes look shows that there was even more there than met the eye. Nationals reliever Shawn Kelley …

Nats GM defends Bryce Harper over ‘cowardly’ criticism”

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo defended Bryce Harper over comments made about him by an anonymous executive. On Monday, Robert Murray of FanRag Sports shared the thoughts of a National League executive who was critical of Harper, …

Stephen Strasburg

Nats GM Mike Rizzo says Stephen Strasburg ‘looked sick’

Stephen Strasburg is not expected to start Game 4 of the NLDS despite a rainout giving him an extra day of rest, and the team insists that has to do with the pitcher being ill. After Game 4 was postponed on Tuesday, Nationals manager Dusty Baker said …

Buck Showalter

Nationals GM: Orioles need to ‘quit whining’ about postponed game

The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals are still sniping at each other over a rainout that happened a month ago. On May 11, the Orioles and Nationals were slated to play at Nationals Park, but the game was postponed due to a rainy forecast. …

Mike Rizzo Nationals

Report: Diamondbacks targeting Nationals GM Mike Rizzo to be next president

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a new team president, and their search appears to be going across the National League spectrum. According to a report by Jim Bowden of ESPN on Monday, the Diamondbacks are making Washington Nationals general …

Jayson Werth slide

Nats GM Mike Rizzo gets into shouting match with Jim Joyce

Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo got into a shouting match with umpire Jim Joyce after Thursday’s Mets-Nets game at Citi Field, according to a report. The New York Daily News’ Christian Red says the encounter led to the men being …

Bryce Harper

Mike Rizzo wants Bryce Harper on Nationals for life

Bryce Harper has developed into everything the Washington Nationals could have asked for when they drafted him first overall in 2010, and the team would love to have him on their team as long as he’s playing ball. Though the Nats have not …

Davey Johnson to Nats GM Mike Rizzo: ‘You come down and manage the team’

During the seventh inning of a 4-1 loss to the Phillies on Sunday, Washington’s Adam LaRoche hit a ball to right field that looked like it had a chance to leave the ballpark.  Jayson Werth, who was standing on second base, thought it was a …

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