During his negotiations with ownership, Mike Rizzo insists that the topic of whether the Lerners would sell the Washington Nationals never came up. The general manager didn't need any assurances ...

In a city known for political machinations, Washington Nationals ownership sure looks like it is pulling a power play on president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo. Want a contract extension, ...

So while it may not be fair to evaluate Rizzo and Martinez based on the 2022 team’s record, it is fair to evaluate them on how they got here in the first place and how they are losing games.

Mike Rizzo was fine with admitting that, no, the Washington Nationals don’t have any offers out to free agents. The general manager is not sure when a stalled market will crack.

Martinez and Rizzo did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The Nationals, in the third year of their rebuild, are showing considerable progress. They are 23-14 since opening the ...