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Mike Rizzo explains decision for firing Matt Williams

Mike Rizzo explains decision for firing Matt Williams
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo met with Matt Williams early this morning in his office just outside the clubhouse to inform him that the organization decided to end his two-year run as manager. "It was face-to-face, man-to-man," Rizzo said. "Matt took it as a professional. He was very thankful of the opportunity to manage this baseball team. He also was thankful for me showing a faith in him to give him his first managerial job. He's obviously very disappointed in the result and the...
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Mike Rizzo speaks after firing Matt Williams: "A tough day for our entire organization"

Mike Rizzo speaks after firing Matt Williams: "A tough day for our entire organization"
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo addressed the media after firing Matt Williams a short time ago. Here are Rizzo's opening comments from a conference call: "Really a tough day here at Nationals Park. A tough day for me personally. A tough day for our entire organization. But these are the first of the decisions we thought we needed to make as we meticulously evaluate why the 2015 season didn't go the way we had hoped. As I've said, this entire season was a disappointment not only to...
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Nationals relieve manager Matt Williams, coaching staff of their duties

Nationals relieve manager Matt Williams, coaching staff of their duties
The Washington Nationals announced Monday that Matt Williams has been relieved of his duties as manager. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Additionally, Bench Coach Randy Knorr, Pitching Coach Steve McCatty, Hitting Coach Rick Schu, Third Base Coach Bobby Henley, First Base Coach Tony Tarasco, Bullpen Coach Matt LeCroy, and Defensive Coordinator/Advance Coach Mark Weidemaier have also been informed their contracts will not be...
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Nationals fire Matt Williams and coaching staff

Nationals fire Matt Williams and coaching staff
After a season that ended woefully short of championship expectations, the Washington Nationals will search for a new leader for 2016 after firing manager Matt Williams this morning, according to a report from The Washington Post. General manager Mike Rizzo made the difficult decision less than two years after handpicking Williams, who had never managed in the majors before, to direct the Nationals' highly talented roster after Davey Johnson departed following the 2013 season. The Nationals...
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Bryce Harper already has a wish list for 2016

Bryce Harper already has a wish list for 2016
FLUSHING, N.Y. - What was a stunningly impressive season for Bryce Harper turned out to be not as satisfying for the the young slugger as the Nationals exchanged handshakes and hugs on Sunday evening without a playoff series to move on to. "You look back on the year and you wish you were in the postseason," Harper said. "That's the main goal every single year when you start out. It's a bummer that we didn't get there this year. As a team, as an organization, we thought we had one of the...
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Bryce Harper ends remarkable "MVP-caliber" season

Bryce Harper ends remarkable "MVP-caliber" season
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Bryce Harper stepped to the plate with two outs in the ninth inning late this afternoon and the Nationals trailing 1-0. Harper, who couldn't possibly end his historic season without a hit, slapped a sharp grounder off Mets closer Jeurys Familia down the left field line. As Mets left fielder Michael Conforto chased the ball, Harper charged for second base, narrowly sliding in safely to keep the Nats alive for a few more moments. "Definitely excited to get that last knock...
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Ian Desmond: "I'm extremely proud to say that I was a Washington National"

Ian Desmond: "I'm extremely proud to say that I was a Washington National"
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Ian Desmond stood up in front of his locker as reporters approached. The bright lights of the cameras popped on reflecting off of the welling tears in Desmond's eyes. Desmond, the only player left from the organization's move from Montreal to D.C., had just finished playing most likely his final game with the Nationals. "When I got drafted by the Expos, they didn't know where the team would be," Desmond said fighting back tears. "But they couldn't have found a better...
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Matt Williams: "I think we're all disappointed in the outcome"

Matt Williams: "I think we're all disappointed in the outcome"
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Nationals manager Matt Williams decided against speaking on his future with the organization following today's season-ending 1-0 loss to the division-winning Mets. "I'm with (general manager Mike Rizzo) in that everything will be evaluated," Williams said. "So we'll get home and evaluate everything." Given the chance to defend himself further and asked how much he would like to return as Nationals manager in 2016, Williams simply responded "It'll be...
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Nationals manage only two hits, losing season finale 1-0

Nationals manage only two hits, losing season finale 1-0
FLUSHING, N.Y. - A day after their ace Max Scherzer fired his second no-hitter of the season, the Nationals have failed to come up with a hit through six innings. Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom held Washington hitless in the first four innings before leaving the game to stay rested for the National League Division Series later this week. deGrom struck out seven and walked two. Right-handers Bartolo Colon and Logan Verrett combined for two perfect innings in relief. Bryce Harper is 0-for-3 with...
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Nationals game blog: Tanner Roark starts the season finale

Nationals game blog: Tanner Roark starts the season finale
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Coming off the high of Max Scherzer's dazzling no-hitter last night, the Nationals enter today's finale with the realization that their season is coming to an end. A roller coaster season of bouncing back and forth from the bullpen to the rotation for Tanner Roark ends with a start today. Roark is coming off arguably his best outing of the season last Tuesday. The right-hander held the Braves to just two runs over 6 2/3 innings in the Nationals' 2-0 loss. Roark is 3-0 with a...
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Rizzo's decision on Williams soon: "We're not gonna let people twist in the wind"

Rizzo's decision on Williams soon: "We're not gonna let people twist in the wind"
FLUSHING, N.Y. - As we come to the end of the road on a season that finished far too prematurely for the Nationals, many questions face the organization regarding the future. First on the general manager Mike Rizzo's list is a decision on who will manage the Nationals in 2016. A report on CBSSports.com on Friday indicated that Williams will be relieved of his managerial duties after the season. "We're gonna jump into our postseason mode probably on the plane leaving New York City," Rizzo...
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Bryce Harper chasing batting title, home run crown in finale (with lineups)

Bryce Harper chasing batting title, home run crown in finale (with lineups)
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Bryce Harper takes a shot at a National League batting title and home run crown in this afternoon's season finale at Citi Field. Miami's Dee Gordon and Harper share the batting lead with a .331 average. The Mets throw All-Star right-hander Jacob deGrom against Harper and the Nationals, while Gordon faces Phillies right-hander David Buchanan, who brings a 7.54 ERA in 14 starts into today's game. Harper is also evened up with Colorado's Nolan Arenado at 42 homers. Colorado...
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Max Scherzer nearly reached baseball immortality with two perfect games this season

Max Scherzer nearly reached baseball immortality with two perfect games this season
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Max Scherzer became just the sixth pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw two no-hitters in the same season in the game's storied history. But do you know how close he was to tossing two perfect games? How about Jose Tabata's dropped elbow and Yunel Escobar's skipped throw across the diamond. That close to baseball immortality. Of course you'll remember Scherzer just one strike away from perfection against the Pirates on June 20 at Nationals Park when Tabata...
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Max Scherzer "speechless" after joining elite company with second no-hitter this season

Max Scherzer "speechless" after joining elite company with second no-hitter this season
FLUSHING, N.Y. - For much of the night, Max Scherzer faced a lineup filled with Mets reserves. But in the ninth inning of a 2-0 game, New York manager Terry Collins sent his heavy hitters - Yoenis Cespedes, Lucas Duda and Curtis Granderson - to the plate and Scherzer responded. "That's where I had to check myself," Scherzer recalled. "'Hey, stay within yourself. Don't let the intensity, the moment get too big. Just do what you do. You know these hitters. You know what you want to execute...
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With authority, Max Scherzer throws no-hitter: "I'm coming at you with all I've got"

With authority, Max Scherzer throws no-hitter: "I'm coming at you with all I've got"
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Max Scherzer did it again. The dominant right-hander became the first pitcher since Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan in 1973 to throw two no-hitters in the regular season as the Nationals shut out the Mets 2-0. "You're speechless when you hear stuff like that," Scherzer said. A sixth-inning throwing error from Yunel Escobar interfered with Scherzer's bid for perfection but not much else bothered him tonight. He struck out a career-high 17 batters, including nine straight during a...
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Deja vu: Watch Max Scherzer throw his second no-hitter of 2015

Deja vu: Watch Max Scherzer throw his second no-hitter of 2015
He did it again. From the moment Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer took the bump at Citi Field, you had a feeling he might do something special. He struck out the first two batters of the game and then went on to strike out 15 more. His 17 strikeouts tie the most by a pitcher in a no-hitter since 1900, according to ESPN Stats & Info, and the Mets' only baserunner reached on an error by third baseman Yunel Escobar. It took Scherzer just 109 pitches to shut out the Mets, 80 of which were...
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Max Scherzer makes history with second no-hitter of season

Max Scherzer makes history with second no-hitter of season
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Nationals ace Max Scherzer has not allowed a baserunner through the first five innings. The right-hander has struck out eight Mets and only gone to two three-ball counts. This is the fourth time Scherzer has taken a perfect game into the sixth inning this season. It's also the second time he has taken a no-hitter into the sixth against the Mets. Scherzer has thrown just 55 pitches. The Nationals took the lead in the sixth on a sacrifice fly from Wilson Ramos scoring Michael...
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Nationals game blog: Max Scherzer, Matt Harvey featured in marquee matchup

Nationals game blog: Max Scherzer, Matt Harvey featured in marquee matchup
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Imagine the high drama there would have been at Citi Field tonight - with aces Max Scherzer and Matt Harvery taking the mound - if the Nationals were still in the playoff hunt. Scherzer was tagged for three homers and lost a two-run lead in the sixth in the second game of the Mets pivotal sweep at Nationals Park on Sept. 7. The right-hander's other start this season against New York came on opening day when he carried a no-hitter through 5 2/3 innings before three unearned...
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Matt den Dekker and Clint Robinson ending strong

Matt den Dekker and Clint Robinson ending strong
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Matt den Dekker starts in right field again tonight with Bryce Harper out of the lineup. den Dekker doubled in the first game and helped the Nationals to victory with a spectacular running catch in the third. With two on and one out and left-hander Gio Gonzalez laboring, Daniel Murphy belted a fastball deep to right-center field which appeared headed for extra bases. The speedy den Dekker sprinted to the gap, making a sensational run-saving grab high over his head for the...
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Bryce Harper not in Nats lineup for Max Scherzer's final start

Bryce Harper not in Nats lineup for Max Scherzer's final start
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Bryce Harper sits tonight after taking a fastball off his left shin in the sixth inning of this afternoon's 3-1 win over the Mets. Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard ran a 97-mph heater inside which drilled Harper just below his knee. After the victory, Harper had a large ice pack wrapped around his left leg. "He's gonna be sore," Nationals manager Matt Williams said. "It's right on the shin bone and 97 mph." Max Scherzer takes the mound in the nightcap for the final...
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