Nationals Fire Community-Relations Exec After Undercover Video Controversy

The Washington Nationals dismissed Sean Hudson, the team’s former director of community relations, after an undercover clip released by the O’Keefe Media Group showed him discussing internal social-media decisions— including a supposed ban on a Catholic pitcher— and suggesting close ties with defense contractors and efforts to placate President Trump, such as inviting security figures to games and using fan data. The team said no directives were issued and Hudson was not on the social-media team, and Hudson has not commented.