Mike Rizzo Archives - The Washington Informer

Washington Wizards top draft pick Tre Johnson speaks to the press at the introductory press conference, presented by Cisco Systems, on June 28. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

DMV Sports Roundup: Wizards Shine in Summer League; Nationals Draft Franchise Hopeful; Kiki Iriafen Sets Mystics Record; Jayden Daniels Makes Quarterback Ranking Debut; and More

by Skylar Nelson July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

The Washington Wizards’ Summer League performance, Nationals’ bold draft selection, Mystics’ rookie Kiki Iriafen setting a franchise record, and Jayden Daniels’ rise in NFL’s top quarterback rankings all contributed to a busy week in D.C. sports.

Dave Martinez (left) and Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo share a laugh during a Nov. 2 news conference at the team's southeast D.C. clubhouse to introduce Martinez as the Nationals' new manager. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Washington Nationals Fire GM Mike Rizzo, Manager Dave Martinez

by WI Web Staff July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

An aerial view of Nationals Park in southeast D.C. shows a military display of U.S. flags prior to the Washington Nationals' 2018 home opener against the New York Mets on April 5. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Nats’ Season Opener Delayed Again Amid COVID Outbreak

by WI Guest Author April 5, 2021December 21, 2021

Nationals Player’s Positive COVID Test Forces Postponement of Season Opener

by Stacy M. Brown April 1, 2021December 21, 2021

An aerial view of Nationals Park in southeast D.C. shows a military display of U.S. flags prior to the Washington Nationals' 2018 home opener against the New York Mets on April 5. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Nationals Cancel Workout Amid Coronavirus Testing Delays

by WI Guest Author July 6, 2020December 21, 2021

Dave Martinez (left) and Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo share a laugh during a Nov. 2 news conference at the team's southeast D.C. clubhouse to introduce Martinez as the Nationals' new manager. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Nationals Introduce Dave Martinez as New Manager

by William J. Ford November 2, 2017October 31, 2020