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Manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo fired by the Washington Nationals
- On Sunday, the Washington Nationals announced the dismissal of their manager, Dave Martinez, along with general manager Mike Rizzo, following a 6-4 defeat to the Boston Red Sox that dropped the team to a 37-53 record and last place in the NL East.
- The decision followed six straight losing seasons after the Nationals secured their first championship title in 2019 under the leadership of Rizzo and Martinez, with the team's continued struggles signaling the need for a new direction.
- Rizzo had served as lead decision-maker since 2009 and built multiple postseason teams, while Martinez, hired in 2017, managed the Nationals to their first World Series title in 2019.
- Team owner Mark Lerner conveyed deep appreciation for Mike and Davey, acknowledging their significant impact on both the Washington Nationals and the local community.
- Lerner named Mike DeBartolo as interim general manager and said fresh energy and new voices were essential to lead the Nationals through a critical rebuilding phase.
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Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo
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