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The Washington Nationals made the most shocking decision in franchise history on July 6, 2025, firing both longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez in the middle of a rebuilding season. In this episode of the Nats MinuteCast Podcast, we break down why this moment marked the true end of the Nationals' championship era and why ownership finally chose urgency over comfort. From years of organizational stability to sudden upheaval, this episode examines how a stalled rebuild, mounting losses, and a lack of forward momentum forced the Lerners to make a move many fans never believed they would make. The conversation then turns to what came next — and why the Nationals' future now looks radically different. With Paul Toboni installed as president of baseball operations, Anirudh Kilambi hired as general manager, and Blake Butera named the youngest manager in modern MLB history, the Nationals have fully embraced a youth-driven, data-forward reset. This episode explores the risks, the philosophy shift, and the long-term implications of betting on baseball's next generation of leadership — and why the fall of 2025 may ultimately be remembered as the most important turning point since the franchise arrived in Washington. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: ️ SeatGeek — Official Ticket Partner Alright, quick one before we get back into it… Heading to a Nationals game this season? Maybe Commanders, Capitals, Wizards — heck, even a concert in DC, right? Make your life easier with SeatGeek — the only ticket app that actually rates every deal, so you know you're getting the best bang for your buck. And right now — yeah, this is good — MinuteCast listeners get $20 off your first ticket purchase of $50 or more. Just download the SeatGeek app Or click the link in the show notes Use promo code MINUTECAST That's MINUTECAST — for 20 bucks off, right? Your seat starts here. http://SeatGeek.com Righteous Felon — Snack Like a Pro Alright, podcast fans — stay with me here… If you're looking for a snack that actually fills you up — and doesn't taste like ugh, regret — you've gotta try Righteous Felon. This is a family-owned brand using premium, pasture-raised Black Angus beef No hormones No antibiotics Just bold flavor and 10 grams of protein per serving, right? Flavors like O.G. Hickory absolutely bring it They've also got keto-friendly and gluten-free options And — this matters — they support sustainability through the Conservation Alliance So yeah… snack smarter Use promo code MINUTECAST for 15% off your order Head to http://righteousfelon.com https://x.com/BleavInNats Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
⚾ Playoff PulseMat disappointment with the Brewers' and Blue Jays' postseason struggles.Super teams, like the Dodgers —super teams kill competition and fan excitement.
Episode 199, Segment 2 -- Tom Verducci of FOX Sports joined Grant Paulsen in Atlanta during the All-Star Week festivities to discuss the state of the Nats after the firings of Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo, their outlook as the Trade Deadline approaches, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 199, FULL SHOW -- The Nats came away with a series win versus the Cincinnati Reds this week and played some quality baseball for the first time in a while. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the best and worst from the series, including the rise of a new bullpen arm, Jacob Young making another outstanding robbery, and concerns with Michael Soroka's drop in velocity; Tom Verducci of FOX Sports joined Grant Paulsen in Atlanta during the All-Star Week festivities to discuss the state of the Nats after the firings of Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo, their outlook as the Trade Deadline approaches, and more!; Former Number 1 Overall Pick and local product Justin Upton joined Grant while in Atlanta for the All-Star Week festivities, where they discussed the state of Baseball, James Wood's outstanding season and more. Plus, a look ahead to the weekend series versus Minnesota. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as our hosts reacted on Monday, and then, why Grant Paulsen, our resident baseball podcast host, needs ownership to release more than just the one statement about the firings!
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as our hosts reacted on Monday, and then, why Grant Paulsen, our resident baseball podcast host, needs ownership to release more than just the one statement about the firings!
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as our hosts reacted on Monday, and then, why Grant Paulsen, our resident baseball podcast host, needs ownership to release more than just the one statement about the firings!
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as our hosts reacted on Monday, and then, why Grant Paulsen, our resident baseball podcast host, needs ownership to release more than just the one statement about the firings!
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as several members of the national baseball media weighed in on the firings and where the Nationals go from here in the Draft and the rest of 2025.
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as several members of the national baseball media weighed in on the firings and where the Nationals go from here in the Draft and the rest of 2025.
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as several members of the national baseball media weighed in on the firings and where the Nationals go from here in the Draft and the rest of 2025.
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as our hosts reacted on Monday, and then, why Grant Paulsen, our resident baseball podcast host, needs ownership to release more than just the one statement about the firings!
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as several members of the local media weighed in on the firings and where the Nationals go from here in the Draft and the rest of 2025.
The best clips from the Kevin Sheehan Show this week! After the breaking news over the weekend, Monday Mark Zuckerman from MASN joined the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down what went wrong leading to the Nationals firing of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. On Tuesday Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the new Commanders uniform reveal and what it means to the team and fanbase. With more Commanders talk to close out the week, Friday Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max gave their picks for Commanders players that have the most to prove in the upcoming season.
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as our hosts reacted on Monday, and then, why Grant Paulsen, our resident baseball podcast host, needs ownership to release more than just the one statement about the firings!
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as several members of the local media weighed in on the firings and where the Nationals go from here in the Draft and the rest of 2025.
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as our hosts reacted on Monday, and then, why Grant Paulsen, our resident baseball podcast host, needs ownership to release more than just the one statement about the firings!
The Nationals fired GM/President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on July 6, hours after a Nats loss, leaving many in shock just a week before the All-Star break and MLB Draft. Listen as several members of the local media weighed in on the firings and where the Nationals go from here in the Draft and the rest of 2025.
7.10.25, Barry Svrluga from The Washington Post joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the direction of the Nationals organization and structure after the firings of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo.
7.10.25 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers give their picks for Commanders players that are locks for the NFL Top 100 list and which Commander will be ranked the highest. Barry Svrluga from The Washington Post joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the direction of the Nationals organization and structure after the firings of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo.
7.10.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show recapping the responses to the Commanders' uniform reveal and Producer Max catches him up on the Quarterback series on Netflix. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Mike Florio stirring the pot for the Commanders changing the name and the team potentially laying the foundation for a return. Kevin Sheehan reviews the NFL Top 100 player list thus far and ponders what Commanders' players are a lock for the list. 7.10.25 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers give their picks for Commanders players that are locks for the NFL Top 100 list and which Commander will be ranked the highest. Barry Svrluga from The Washington Post joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the direction of the Nationals organization and structure after the firings of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. 7.10.25 Hour 3, Warren Sharp from Sharp Football Analysis joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down some analytics in relation to the Commanders previous and upcoming season, evaluates Jayden Daniels with other top QBs in the NFL and discusses his new book for the 2025 NFL season. Kevin Sheehan talks about Terry McLaurin not being included in the Commanders' uniform reveal promo and whether the training camp hold out is imminent.
Tony opens the show by talking about a cool thing that show alumn Greg Garcia is doing this week, and he also talks with Michael about the USGA's Adaptive Open which is being played at Woodmont in Rockville, Maryland. Tennis writer Chris Clary calls in to talk about what's been going on at Wimbledon, Jeff Passan calls in to talk about the Nats' decision to fire Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo this past weekend, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Edie Carey “The Old Me” ; “The Veil” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7.8.25, Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show to discuss a Wimbledon match and an underrated player, also talks about the Commanders' old name more than likely not coming back and begging fans to drop the issue. Thom Loverro joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down the Nationals team woes as of lately and what could or should be the next course of action for the team after firing Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. 7.8.25, Hour 2, Grant Paulsen from 106.7 The Fan joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give his analysis on the Nationals ownership, how they mishandled the roster and firings of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo and how this could have been prevented along with some commentary on the Terry McLaurin contract saga. Kevin Sheehan brings up a hypothetical Terry McLaurin holdout and whether fans should be on his or the Commanders' side. 7.8.25, Hour 3, Callers give their opinion on whether they would side with the Commanders or Terry McLaurin if he were to hold out for a new contract. Kevin Sheehan on how this Terry McLaurin contract negotiation will set the tone for how future contracts will be handled from other players.
7.8.25, Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show to discuss a Wimbledon match and an underrated player, also talks about the Commanders' old name more than likely not coming back and begging fans to drop the issue. Thom Loverro joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down the Nationals team woes as of lately and what could or should be the next course of action for the team after firing Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo.
7.8.25, Thom Loverro joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down the Nationals team woes as of lately and what could or should be the next course of action for the team after firing Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo.
7.8.25, Grant Paulsen from 106.7 The Fan joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give his analysis on the Nationals ownership, how they mishandled the roster and firings of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo and how this could have been prevented along with some commentary on the Terry McLaurin contract saga.
7.8.25, Hour 2, Grant Paulsen from 106.7 The Fan joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give his analysis on the Nationals ownership, how they mishandled the roster and firings of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo and how this could have been prevented along with some commentary on the Terry McLaurin contract saga. Kevin Sheehan brings up a hypothetical Terry McLaurin holdout and whether fans should be on his or the Commanders' side.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo and CBS Sports' Julian McWilliams give their take on the firings of Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo in Washington
07/07 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies break down the Washington Nationals decision to fire Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez. Today's guests were Chelsea Janes and Barry Svrluga.
From 07/07 Hour 4: Barry Svrluga joins The Sports Junkies to break down the Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez firing.
From 07/07 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies continue to break down the Nats firing Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez.
From 07/07 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies react to the Washington Nationals firing Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez.
Eno and DVR discuss the return of Brandon Woodruff, Corbin Carroll's surprisingly quick activation from the IL, likely Tommy John surgery for Clarke Schmidt, a midseason rollback of Drew Rasmussen's workload, the arrival of Colson Montgomery, the Nats' decision to part ways with Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez, and where the money went during the weekend.Rundown2:46 Brandon Woodruff's Return to the Brewers' Rotation11:14 Corbin Carroll is Back14:48 Clarke Schmidt Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery21:38 Colson Montgomery Promoted by White Sox28:57 Drew Rasmussen's Mid-Summer Role Tweak for Innings Management33:20 Nats Fire Mike Rizzo & Davey Martinez47:23 Mailbag: Team Quality & Save Opportunities52:45 Where the Money Went: This Weekend's Waiver Wire PickupsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7.7.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the Nationals firing of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. Mark Zuckerman from MASN joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down what went wrong leading to the Nationals firing of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. Callers give their thoughts on the Nationals firing their Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo. 7.7.25 Hour 2, Callers give their thoughts and feelings about the Nationals firing Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo at this part of the season. Chelsea Janes from The Washington Post joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss what direction the Nationals organization can go after the firings of Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo. 7.7.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from the Last Man Standig Podcast joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to update us on if there's been any progress on Terry McLaurin's contract negotiations and react to Cam Newton saying Jayden Daniels could be a one hit wonder. Kevin Sheehan reacts and gives his thoughts on the Wizards trading for Cam Whitmore.
7.7.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the Nationals firing of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. Mark Zuckerman from MASN joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down what went wrong leading to the Nationals firing of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. Callers give their thoughts on the Nationals firing their Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo.
7.7.25 Hour 2, Callers give their thoughts and feelings about the Nationals firing Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo at this part of the season. Chelsea Janes from The Washington Post joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss what direction the Nationals organization can go after the firings of Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo.
7.7.25, Chelsea Janes from The Washington Post joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss what direction the Nationals organization can go after the firings of Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo.
7.7.25, Callers give their thoughts and feelings about the Nationals firing Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo at this part of the season.
7.7.25, Mark Zuckerman from MASN joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down what went wrong leading to the Nationals firing of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo.
7.7.25, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the Nationals firing of Davey Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo.
Today on "Hot Mic", Kirk Herbstreit calls out Elle Duncan for being a fan on TV, US Soccer makes it hard to love them and is Hugh Freeze golfing too much? Plus, USA Today MLB Columnist, Bob Nightengale with thoughts on the Nationals firing their GM Mike Rizzo and head coach Davey Martinez 1 week before the MLB draft where the Nationals hold the #1 overall pick and the July 4th Yankees-Mets games was the 2nd most watched game in history for MLB.TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big trouble in Nats land, with Davey Martinez being quoted that coaching isn't an issue amidst a double-digit losing streak. Hear from Nats reporters Spencer Nusbaum, Andrew Golden, Chelsea Janes, and Mark Zuckerman about the slide, as well as GM Mike Rizzo himself! Plus, Rochester PBP voice Josh Whetzel gives us some intel on Brady House.
The Nats finally snapped their long skid and it all came on the back of James Wood in the 4-3 win over Colorado in 11 innings. Al & Tim discuss the burgeoning superstar as the 22-year old went deep twice and knocked in all four runs. Wood is up to 20 homers and he is tied for 5th in the NL.(14:30) Trevor Williams had a decent outing as he only allowed two runs in just over five innings of work. The bullpen stepped up by only giving up one Rockies run and Cole Henry came through with two clutch strikeouts in the top of the 6th. Jose A. Ferrer also pitched well as he had two punch outs while recording five outs.(17:15) Davey Martinez got emotional in his postgame press conference and it stemmed from a Wednesday night phone call from Keibert Ruiz.(23:20) The Nats begin their West Coast road trip at Dodger Stadium on Friday evening. MacKenzie Gore will take the mound opposite Clayton Kershaw in the series opener.(29:00) Part 2 of Tim's conversation with Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, about the legendary "Cool Papa" Bell. Hear the origin of the greatest nickname in Baseball history.
12:13 - Commanders: four theories for why the team's home attendance for the 2024 regular season was shockingly down from the team's home attendance for the 2023 regular season 26:06 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-1 loss to the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies, giving the Nats 11 consecutive losses...and reaction to president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo standing by manager Davey Martinez and saying that the Nats' rebuild started with the Juan Soto trade in Aug. 2022 41:20 - Orioles: breakdown of a 12-8 loss at the Tampa Bay Rays in a game in which the O's blew an 8-0 third-inning lead Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
The Nats dropped their 11th in a row on Wednesday night in a 3-1 loss to the visiting last place Rockies. Al & Mark make immediate note that they are just one game away from the tying 2008 franchise mark of 12 consecutive defeats.(06:00) James Wood's RBI double in the bottom of the 7th was the only extra base hit of the evening for Washington.(09:45) Mitchell Parker allowed a leadoff double, but did not give up a run in the 1st inning. Parker only gave up one run off of a solo homer in six innings of work.(15:00) Reaction to Mike Rizzo's Wednesday morning appearance on "The Sports Junkies" on 106.7 the Fan. The GM gave Davey Martinez a vote of confidence and often cited the 2019 World Series title as part of the rationale. ***Audio courtesy of 106.7 the Fan(31:10) Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, joins Tim to talk about Cool Papa Bell. Wednesday at Nationals Park was Negro Leagues Night and Bell was inducted into the franchise's Ring of Honor in 2010. Cool Papa Bell's career lasted from 1922- 1946 and was enshrined into Cooperstown in 1974.
From 06/18 Hour 4: Mike Rizzo joins The Sports Junkies to break down the Washington Nationals losing streak.
09:39 - Guest: NFL writer Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com on his recent piece on Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, including him being influenced by his time as a quarterback for the New England Patriots under head coach Bill Belichick, why Kingsbury was smart to not take an NFL head-coaching job in the 2025 offseason, why Kingsbury could thrive in his second stint as an NFL head coach and why Dunne is bullish on the Commanders in the 2025 season 34:23 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' losing streak reaching eight games via being swept in three games by the National League East-worst Miami Marlins, including in-depth reaction to manager Davey Martinez saying that the Nats' offensive struggles are "never on coaching" and thoughts on the legacy of retiring catcher Wilson Ramos with the Nats 53:18 - Orioles: breakdown of a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels, improving the O's to 14-6 over their last 20 games The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
From 06/16 Hour 4: The Sports Junkies debate if the Washington Nationals should move on from Davey Martinez.
06/16 Hour 4: Should The Nats Move On From Davey Martinez - 1:00 Callers React To Washington's Recent Slump - 14:00 NBA Star Claims To Not Believe In History - 30:00