The Nationals, miraculously, are only 5 games out of first place.
Mike Rizzo delivers a message for Nationals: ‘If you’re not in, you’re in the way’ (WaPo)
“It’s pretty cut-and-dried. You guys all saw it. The act that he portrayed on the field last night was disrespectful to the name on the front of the jersey, the organization, specifically Davey Martinez,” Rizzo said.
Mike Rizzo had to shore up the Nationals’ clubhouse because Dave Martinez couldn’t (WaPo)
Dave Martinez should be leading the Nationals' clubhouse. But players who have expressed discontent--such as Shawn Kelley and Brandon Kintzler--don't get any help or reconciliation from the inconsistent Martinez.