Nationals Fires Matt Williams as Manager

Nationals Fires Matt Williams as Manager

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Manager Matt Williams #9 of the Washington Nationals argues with home plate umpire Mark Ripperger #90 after Jonathan Papelbon (not pictured) was thrown out of the game in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Skipper Matt Williams and his coaching staff have been dismissed by the Washington Nationals after two seasons, one year after he was named NL Manager of the Year. Williams guided the Nats to the NL East title in 2014, and the ballclub was the favorite to win the World Series this season before finishing 83-79 and seven games behind the Mets. General manager Mike Rizzo says he plans to interview managerial candidates with "diverse backgrounds, diverse experiences and diverse skill sets."

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