Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo amid team struggles

Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo amid team struggles

Decision comes 5 years after World Series with team struggling at 37-53 in NL East basement

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4) in the dugout during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park. (Brad Mills/Imagn Images)

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks to the media during the MLB General Manager's Meetings at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4) walks back to a dugout after making a pitching change in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. (Kiyoshi Mio/Imagn Images)