Podcasts about Rizzo

This week on the podcast I talk about the Washington Nationals letting go of GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. 

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 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 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 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.

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!

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Tim Benz in for Mark Madden. Tim discusses the "palindrome" of the Pirates' most recent wins and losses, before bringing Michael Rizzo onto the show to discuss the Steelers trading Minkah Fitzpatrick. Tim also talks about Sean Casey getting injured during a recent Savannah Banana game.

Tim and Michael discuss the Steelers trading Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Benz in for Mark Madden. Tim discusses the "palindrome" of the Pirates' most recent wins and losses, before bringing Michael Rizzo onto the show to discuss the Steelers trading Minkah Fitzpatrick. Tim also talks about Sean Casey getting injured during a recent Savannah Banana game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim and Michael discuss the Steelers trading Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith.

With Craig out, Doc Walker reunites with his former radio partner Al Galdi to break down the Nationals' stunning decision to fire longtime GM Mike Rizzo. Al shares his immediate reaction and tries to make sense of the timing. They also look ahead to what Nationals fans can still hope for this season and Galdi reveals his dream candidate for the team's next GM — none other than Theo Epstein.

The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 1 features: 1.Commanders Unveil New Alternate Uniforms 2.Fans React To The Commanders Alternate Uniforms 3.Fans Love The "Super Bowl Era" Uniforms The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 2 features: 1.Neil Greenberg Joins The Show 2.Cycles in the NFL 3.JP Calls In From Vacation /JP Finlay Loves The New Uniforms The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 3 features: 1.Talking MLB Draft With Joe Doyle 2. Reacting to Rizzo with The Junks 3.Adam Rank Predicts 7 wins for the Commanders… what a hater The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 4 features: 1.When should you start to worry about Terry 2.Fans react 3.Heard It Here First

The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 3 features: 1.Talking MLB Draft With Joe Doyle 2. Reacting to Rizzo with The Junks 3.Adam Rank Predicts 7 wins for the Commanders… what a hater

7:9:25 Grant expecting kid number four!! Commanders finally appeal to the older generation Rizzo Interview highlights

Rizzo goes over his tenure as Nats GM

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Former Nationals President and GM Mike Rizzo made his final appearance on The Sports Junkies this morning, addressing his surprising dismissal after nearly two decades with the team. Craig reacts to Rizzo's parting words and reflects on what they mean for the Nationals as they begin a new chapter in the post-Rizzo era. What's next for the franchise? Craig shares his insight.

Surprise...More Uniform Talk. However, some audio from former MLB Manager Joe Maddon may have gave us some new information on the whole Rizzo and Martinez Situation Also, dumb-dumb of the day

7-8-25 Hour 2 Do you think the Commanders and Terry Mclaurin Will Make A Deal? Steve Phillips, former MLB GM, joins G&D to discuss Nats and Rizzo. 

Steve Phillips, former MLB GM, joins G&D to discuss Nats and Rizzo. 

From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here): Following a sweep at the hand of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, the Nationals would later announce that they have fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the breaking news and determine where the franchise goes from here after moving on from the World Series winning duo of Martinez and Rizzo.

Hour 1 with Lynnell Willingham: Mike Rizzo deserves more blame than praise on his way out / The Lerner's definitely deserve blame, but Rizzo wasn't helping himself / The draft busts and lack of development under Rizzo should not be ignored / Callers think the Lerner's deserve the most blame for the Nats' decline / Nats fans are TIRED of mediocrity / ESPN's Jeff Passan keeps it real with where the Nats are at

The Rooster returns with fiery reaction and analysis following the Nationals' major front office shake-up, the firings of GM Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez. Chris Russell digs into the decision, citing ownership constraints under the Lerners, glaring roster holes, and lack of progress, while raising the question: were Rizzo and Martinez doomed from the start, or was change overdue? Insight from former MLB GM Jim Duquette suggests Rizzo may have been ousted for refusing to fire Martinez, with additional insights by ESPN's Jeff Passan. Meanwhile, the show turns to the Commanders' stadium plans and President Trump's comments, exploring how his involvement might influence the team's name debate. Plus, Angel Reese's heated exchange with an assistant coach sparks discussion on her growing reputation both on and off the court.

The Rooster keeps the Nationals conversation going as the fallout from the firings of Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez intensifies. This hour features insight from former MLB GM and current analyst Jim Duquette, who raises a compelling possibility: was Rizzo let go because he refused to fire Martinez himself? Chris Russell explores that theory, adds reaction from ESPN's Jeff Passan, and invites the audience to weigh in on what really went down behind closed doors.

07/07 Hour 1: Nationals Fire Mike Rizzo And Davey Martinez - 1:00 Next Move For The Nats / Cakes WSOP Update - 12:00 Top Storylines Around The Sports World - 32:00

From 07/07 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies discuss the Rizzo and Martinez firing with callers.

From 07/07 Hour 4: Barry Svrluga joins The Sports Junkies to break down the Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez firing.

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.

Fans call in to give their thoughts on Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo being fired by the Nats

JP calls in from vacation to share his take on the firings of Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo

The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 3 features: Talking Wizards Offseason Moves With Chris Miller Do The Lerners Realize How Angry Fans Are? What Were The Best And Worst Moves Of Rizzo's Time As GM?

The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 2 features: 1.Was Firing Davey & Rizzo The Right Move? 2.BMitch on Playing For Checked Out Coaches 3.JP Calls In On Davey and Rizzo Firings

Grant wants to see ownership deliver a presser after firing Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez.

Do you think the Nats made the correct decision to fire Mike Rizzo and Davey?

Episode 194, Segment 2 -- Grant Paulsen went live on 106.7 The Fan in Washington DC soon after the news broke that the Washington Nationals fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Hear some of the best reactions from Grant Paulsen and fans from that live show right here! 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 194, Segment 1 -- Following a sweep at the hand of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, the Nationals would later announce that they have fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the breaking news and determine where the franchise goes from here after moving on from the World Series winning duo of Martinez and Rizzo. 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 194, FULL SHOW -- Following a sweep at the hand of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, the Nationals would later announce that they have fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the breaking news and determine where the franchise goes from here after moving on from the World Series winning duo of Martinez and Rizzo; Grant Paulsen went live on 106.7 The Fan in Washington DC soon after the news broke that the Washington Nationals fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Hear some of the best reactions from Grant Paulsen and fans from that live show right here! 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

Last night, shortly after a loss to Boston that completed a weekend sweep, the Nationals parted ways with GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. Six years ago, Rizzo and Martinez were at the helm for the Nats' World Series title. 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

Craig begins the show reacting to the breaking news of the weekend: the Washington Nationals have fired longtime GM Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez. Rizzo had been with the organization since 2006 and served as Team President since 2009. Martinez, who led the team to a World Series title in 2019, had managed the club since 2017. Craig dives into what this massive shakeup means for the future of the franchise.

Hour 2 1:12 - Chelsea Janes with the Latest on Nats Firing Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo 23:10 - Rizzo & Davey Out: What It Means for the Nats' Future

Craig welcomes on MLB Network's Robert Flores to get his reaction to the Nationals' stunning decision to fire GM Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez just one week before the MLB Draft, where Washington holds the No. 1 pick. Flores says the timing shocked him and reflects on how Rizzo's trade of Juan Soto—bringing in CJ Abrams, James Wood, and MacKenzie Gore—may ultimately be viewed as the foundation for the team's return to contention. They also discuss how attractive the Nationals' GM job will be this offseason.