Headed into an off day and stuck in last place in the NL East, the Washington Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday night, hours after a 6-4 loss at home completed a sweep by the Boston Red Sox.

The Washington Nationals have parted ways with longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez, ending a major chapter in franchise history following yet another losing season.

The former Washington Nationals general manager made a statement following the decision the team made for him on Sunday.

Preview the July 8 matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

It's Tuesday, July 8 and the Nationals (37-53) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (48-43). Jake Irvin is slated to take the mound for Washington against Sonny Gray for St. Louis. Both Washington and St.