February 10, 2012

Nats GM Rizzo's statement on Riggleman's resignation

The Washington Nationals have announced the resignation of manager Jim Riggleman effective immediately after today's 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

Riggleman's walk-off has lasting implications

Jim Riggleman, bereft of contract security beyond this season, stunned the baseball world and resigned as Nationals skipper on Thursday. His move could have lasting implications to his future as a manager.

Riggleman's team meeting comes at right time

Every year at the one-third point of the season, manager Jim Riggleman holds a team meeting. The timing could not be any better this year for Washington.

Riggleman's thin relief corps back for finale

The Nationals had only two relievers available during Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Mets.

Desmond remains Riggleman's leading man

On Wednesday, a day after saying that shortstop Ian Desmond would move down in the batting order and that second baseman Danny Espinosa would be the new leadoff hitter, manager Jim Riggleman had a change of heart.