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PHOENIX – The situation surrounding Ketel Marte isn’t slowing down, and many are sharing their opinions, including former D-backs SP Curt Schilling. The former Diamondbacks ace and co-MVP of Arizona’s 2001 World Series team took to X and essentially challenged the public explanation surrounding Marte’s controversial absence from Fenway Park. Schilling argued that he did […]
The Phillies’ August was a month for the ages. Sporting a 21-7 record across 28 games played, they swept four series in a month for the first time since 1991. They won 20 games in a month for only the fifth time this century, and with Monday’s 2-1 defeat of the Diamondbacks reached 21 wins […]
Inspiration. In August, the Diamondbacks are strongly competing for a Wild Card. Several starting pitchers remained on the injured list. The batters are excellent, aren’t they? Let’s look at the batters. Looking at Batters Two Ways. OPS. OPS is one combined measure of on-base percentage and slugging (average number of bases per at bat). In […]
PHOENIX – For years, Ketel Marte has been one of the faces of the Arizona Diamondbacks and a fan favorite. After missing the team’s series in Boston, Marte returned to Arizona and was immediately placed under a microscope. Marte was met with split boos and cheers, but was taken aback when he heard some Arizona […]
Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte continues to make things worse for himself, and fans understandably sound done with him.
The Phillies took out the Diamondbacks 2-1 on Monday night, but the big story on Action News was the return of Ketel Marte, who no-showed a recent game and was placed on the restricted list. He says he woke up that particular morning in some pain and basically went AWOL instead of reporting, then was […] The post Ketel Marte Should Come to Philadelphia and Receive a Standing Ovation from Jack Fritz and Philly Captain appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 2-1 in the first game of a three-game series in Arizona on Monday night, and if you didn’t get to to watch, allow me to fill you in on the clear high water mark of the evening – Bryson Stott clobbered the hell out of a baseball for his tenth […] The post Bryson Stott Murdered a Baseball appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Game Recaps Phillies, Stott end blazing August with an all-around win vs. D-backs by Michael Reynolds [MLB] The Phillies closed July having lost four straight games and four straight series, but they opened August with four straight wins and never looked back. With a 2-1 victory over the D-backs in Monday’s series opener, the Phillies closed August […]
Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte said Tuesday night it was "a little strange" to make his return to Chase Field for the first time since his unexplained absence from an Aug. 17 game against the Boston Red Sox.
I think you can imagine how frustrated Cubs players must have been after a week-plus worth of losses to the Mariners, Diamondbacks and Reds, three of those in soul-crushing walk-off fashion. They took those frustrations out on the Brewers Monday evening at Wrigley Field, breaking the franchise record for home runs in a game that […]
After slapping his teammates in the face, metaphorically speaking, by going AWOL on them last week in the middle of a playoff chase, Ketel Marte has now left Arizona Diamondbacks fans wondering what he thinks of them. He finally returned to the team on Monday night after his two-week absence, but watch his shocking lack of emotion or contrition as he is asked directly if he had a message for D-Backs fans: When asked if he had a message for Arizona Diamondbacks fans, Ketel Marte was silen...
Two weeks after he went AWOL against the Boston Red Sox, Ketel Marte has returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ lineup. On Monday, his responsibilities extended beyond the field, as Marte owed his teammates an apology and had to smooth things over in the clubhouse. He also spoke to the media, attempting to explain what happened […] The post “Something’s Going on in My Life”: Ketel Marte Breaks Silence as He Opens Up on His Absence appeared first on EssentiallySports .
After walking out on his team just a couple of weeks ago, Ketel Marte has now disrespected the fans too.
Just a few hours before his team began the biggest series of the year against the Phillies, Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte took the podium in the media room at Chase Field to address a unique situation. On Aug. 17, Marte failed to show up for a game in Boston against the Red Sox. The […]
Just a few hours before his team began the biggest series of the year against the Phillies, Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte took the podium in the media room at Chase Field to address a unique situation. On Aug. 17, Marte failed to show up for a game in Boston against the Red Sox. The […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks welcomed Ketel Marte back into the fold on Monday night. Marte took the field for the first time since no-showing a game against the Boston Red Sox last week. He was activated off the injury list on Monday ahead of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Prior to the game, Marte addressed […] The post Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte sets record straight on gesture before first game back appeared first on ClutchPoints .
PHOENIX — Clutch pitching and the longest home run of the season for the Phillies powered them past the Diamondbacks in a close 2-1 contest on Monday night at Chase Field. The Phillies (78-60), now have a 5.5-game lead over Arizona in the National League wild card standings. They are four back of the first-place […]
Record: 73-66. Pace: 85-77. Change on 2025: +5. The Diamondbacks won the series against the Phillies on the East coast, but all three games there were decided by one run. Tonight’s game at Chase Field was just as close, neither side exactly taking advantage of their scoring opportunities. Arizona and Philadelphia combined to go 1-for-15 […]
On Monday, Ketel Marte returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup after he suddenly didn’t show up to their away game against the Boston Red Sox two weeks ago. Marte’s behavior off the field has been making waves as well, as he was caught liking a post that implied that he had already played his final […] The post Torey Lovullo wasn’t ‘surprised’ by Diamondbacks fans’ reaction to Ketel Marte appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Aaron Nola continued his resurgence and Bryson Stott hit the bomb of his life to power the Philadelphia Phillies (78-60) to a 2-1 victory in the series opener against the Wild Card rival Arizona Diamondbacks (73-66) for their fifth straight win and 14th in their last 16 games. Nola notched his sixth win of the […]
Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte declined to send a message to fans Monday during his first media availability in two weeks. The veteran switch-hitter addressed his recent absence before returning to the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies at Chase Field. Marte had not played since abruptly leaving the team during its August trip to face […] The post Watch Ketel Marte refuse to send message to Diamondbacks fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Arizona Diamondbacks fans gave Ketel Marte the complete opposite of a warm welcome on Monday. Making his first appearance in a game since his controversial no-show against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 17, the three-time All-Star Marte did not seem to be well-loved in the moment by his team’s own fans. Marte stepped up […] The post Watch Diamondbacks fans boo Ketel Marte in his return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Ketel Marte took responsibility for how he handled his recent absence, addressing everyone he affected except for one group: the fans. Marte spoke to the media Monday afternoon ahead of the club’s three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, acknowledging he could have handled the situation differently after failing to show […]
6:07pm: The D-Backs officially announced the move. Rookie infielder Jose Fernandez was optioned to Triple-A Reno to open the roster spot. 5:42pm: Second baseman Ketel Marte is in the lineup for the Diamondbacks and batting fourth tonight, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. The club hasn’t yet officially announced a roster move but Marte will clearly […]