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Mike Rizzo’s career with Washington’s nationals came to an end earlier this week. The MLB club relieved Rizzo from its duties from the general manager after 16 years.
Rizzo helped build the winning list of the 2019 World Series of the Nationals. But the team has had a first half of the 2025 season and entered Friday’s action in the last place in the Eastern National League.
Despite his departure without national ceremonies, Rizzo still took a moment to show his appreciation for the team’s fan base by offering what was probably an unexpected gesture.
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The general manager of the Washington nationals, Mike Rizzo, before the nationals plays the Pittsburgh pirates in PNC Park in Pittsburgh on April 14, 2025. (Charles Leclaire/images imagn)
Rizzo, through his Instagram account of the Rizzo Family Foundation, confirmed that the work of the non -profit organization would continue. He also expressed his gratitude to fans and pointed out that he would be willing to cover the costs of drinks in a couple of sports bars before Monday’s home run.
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“As a way of thanking fans for 19 incredible years with Washington nationals, take a ’round in Riz’ on Monday, July 14 before the home run in Penn Quarter Sports Tavern or Walter’s Sports Bar. The first round of beer is 5 to 7 pm. He said the publication of social networks.
The general manager of the Washington Nationals, Mike Rizzo, speaks with the media during the MLB general managers meetings in Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa. (Mark J. Rebila/USA Today Sports)
Rizzo also reacted to his dismissal during a radio interview, saying that “he did not regret” his time in the main office.
“I am proud of what we achieved,” the fanatic told 106.7. “I know I did it in my way, leading the organization of the way I felt it was better, and we were very successful.”
The general manager of Washington Nationals, Mike Rizzo, answers media questions during MLB GM meetings at Conrad Las Vegas on November 9, 2022. (Lucas Peltier/USA Today Sports)
Rizzo also recognized the expectations associated with the supervision of baseball operations of a MLB team.
“This is a performance -based industry. When it is not done with the standards that the property has established, it is its option to make changes,” he said.
“I was a little surprised, but it didn’t surprise me [after he was fired]”Rizzo said.” The Lerners and I have spoken every Monday since I have been there. … We had constant communication at all times, and I don’t think it was based on a series. ”
Mark Lerner is the current main owner of the nationals. His father, Ted Lerner, served as the owner of the franchise for many of the same years, Rizzo was the general manager.
Washington compiled a record of 1,263-1,317 and advanced to the postseason five times under Rizzo. The nationals also recently separated with the manager Dave MartÃnez.
