

May 6-8: Nationals-Braves on May 6 aired on YouTube, and Santangelo "was not part of it." That day, another Instagram account posted an allegation "similar to the first." A source indicated that the Nationals "called and emailed network representatives May 7, informing them the team had revoked its approval again." A Nationals spokesperson said that MASN "ignored the organization’s request and allowed Santangelo to broadcast that night." A MASN spokesperson countered that the Nationals made the request "shortly before the May 7 game began, and it was not feasible to find a replacement." On May 8, Santangelo reportedly "arrived at Nationals Park for an afternoon broadcast," but Nationals staff "turned him away.".May 4-5: MASN later "sent the Nationals a letter that indicated it had completed its investigation and had decided to allow Santangelo to return." The Nationals then "reinstated their approval, and he returned to the booth" May 4-5. Santangelo FightinHydrant 'There goes the no-hitter' - Felipe Alou.Sources said that Santangelo "denied the allegation to MASN." Sources said that when Nationals officials learned of the allegation, they told MASN that "they were revoking their approval of Santangelo," and "at that point, MASN alerted MLB." Santangelo was not on the broadcast for three games from April 30-May 2. © Provided by Audacy Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic was first two break the news.

