The Nationals have made an in-season shake-up of their organization, as ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez have both been fired. The Nats have confirmed the news, and announced that assistant GM Mike DeBartolo will be the team’s interim general manager for the remainder of the season. An interim manager to … [Read more...] about Nationals Fire PBO Mike Rizzo, Manager Dave Martinez
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Dan Straily Announces Retirement
Eight-year MLB veteran Dan Straily has announced his retirement, as relayed by Codify Baseball on social media. Straily pitched for the A’s, Cubs, Astros, Reds, Marlins, and Orioles in his MLB career. Straily, 36, was a 24th-round pick by the A’s back in 2009. He made his big league debut a few years later during the 2012 season and provided league average results for Oakland … [Read more...] about Dan Straily Announces Retirement
Rogers leads O’s to sweep with 3rd scoreless gem of ’25
Southpaw's return to All-Star form continues with quality start … [Read more...] about Rogers leads O’s to sweep with 3rd scoreless gem of ’25
EPA employees suspended for signing petition targeting Zeldin, organizers say
The Environmental Protection Agency has suspended some employees for signing a petition criticizing agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, according to organizers of the initiative. Launching the petition was activist group Stand Up For Science. The group was launched in February “in the wake of devastating cuts to federal research funding and infrastructure, unprecedented government … [Read more...] about EPA employees suspended for signing petition targeting Zeldin, organizers say
Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles On The Nationals’ Decision To Fire Mike Rizzo, Davey Martinez
Stan "The Fan" Charles weighs in on the Nationals' decision to let go of longtime GM Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez, plus Jackson Holliday and Gunnar Henderson's All-Star qualifications and Trevor Rogers' turnaround. The post Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles On The Nationals’ Decision To Fire Mike Rizzo, Davey Martinez appeared first on PressBox. … [Read more...] about Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles On The Nationals’ Decision To Fire Mike Rizzo, Davey Martinez