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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 […]
PHOENIX – Ketel Marte’s return to the Diamondbacks on Monday and reunion with the team should not simply be viewed as another star coming off the injured list; it is a major test of his leadership. Marte’s absence in Boston created a situation bigger than one missed game. He did not show up at Fenway […]
Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte returned Monday for the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies, batting fourth as the designated hitter rather than starting at second base. The Diamondbacks kept Ildemaro Vargas at second, allowing the veteran’s bat to return to the lineup without adding a defensive workload. Marte completed the minimum stay on the […] The post Where Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte will play in return vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte recently left the team for a short time after opting not to participate in an August 17 game against the Boston Red Sox. While a knee injury was the reason for putting him on the 10-day IL, other hypotheses popped up throughout the week. Upon Marte’s return, manager Torey Lovullo […] The post Even Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo doesn’t know what future holds for ‘complex’ Ketel Marte appeared first on ClutchPoints .
PHOENIX – Ketel Marte addressed the media after his decision not to show up for the first game of Arizona’s series against the Boston Red Sox became a major source of frustration. He admitted he was frustrated, didn’t want to talk about what he was dealing with, and ultimately made the decision himself after waking […]
Ketel Marte is back with the team following a stint on the 10-day injured list. The Arizona Diamondbacks star has been at the center of a controversy of late stemming from his sudden no-show for a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 17. Before his return to action […] The post Ketel Marte reveals a ‘moment of frustration’ led to leaving Diamondbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ketel Marte is set to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after the team placed him on the restricted and then injured lists following his decision to not show up for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox.