Fired Nationals GM Rizzo Offers Farewell Beer Event

After being dismissed as general manager and president of baseball operations for the Washington Nationals, Mike Rizzo is thanking fans by offering free beers at two D.C. sports bars before Monday's MLB Home Run Derby. Rizzo, whose 19-year tenure included the Nationals’ first World Series title in 2019, was fired along with manager Dave Martinez after another losing season. The 'Round on Riz' event, hosted by The Rizzo Family Foundation, offers complimentary drinks at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern and Walter’s Sports Bar from 5-7 p.m. as a gesture of appreciation. Rizzo expressed gratitude for fans’ support through heartfelt social media posts, reflecting on his long relationship with the franchise. The Nationals, who have not had a winning season since 2019, currently hold the No. 1 pick in the upcoming MLB draft and are moving forward with interim GM Mike DeBartolo. Rizzo’s farewell highlights his strong ties to the D.C. community.