“He has said some stuff publicly”: MLB insider Jeff Passan breaks down why the Washington Nationals might have fired Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo

The Washington Nationals have fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo after a series of losses and internal issues. MLB insider Jeff Passan suggests Martinez’s public comments about player accountability and the struggles of young players like Dylan Crews contributed to the decision. The team’s owner, Mark Lener, cited disappointing on-field performance as the reason for the change.