The Washington Nationals have fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, the team announced on Sunday. "On behalf of our family and the Washington Nationals organ

On Sunday, the Washington Nationals shocked the baseball world with the news of a franchise-altering decision. Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, architects of the 2019 World Series championship, have been fired.

For the Washington Nationals, hiring Mike Rizzo’s replacement as general manager makes sense before hiring a manager. Rizzo led the organization for more than a decade. His assistant, Mike DeBartolo,