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The Boston Red Sox have been holding back from spending big in free agency, if their hesitation to sign Pete Alonso (before he did with the Baltimore Orioles) is any indication. They have been very careful in managing their payroll, but they are expected to pull off big signings before the offseason is all said […]

The Cincinnati Reds finally returned to the playoffs in 2025, but did not win a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite their young core that brought them to the dance, they have not spent money in free agency. The Reds failed to sign Kyle Schwarber, but they are now in the mix for Arizona […]

With the Boston Red Sox getting busy during the current Winter Meetings, such as having talks with slugger Pete Alonso, the other star that the team has interest in is Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. As the Red Sox are in the mix for Marte, as reports suggested, the latest conversations suggest that the […]

With the rumors surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte and the buzz and speculation surrounding a potential move away from the team, manager Torey Lovullo has given insights into all things related to the second baseman. While the rumors around the Diamondbacks and Marte are to continue throughout the winter, Lovullo would provide a much-needed […]

The MLB offseason is in full swing, and one insider recently suggested that the Boston Red Sox could be interested in cutting a deal for a certain second baseman with postseason experience. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Red Sox are one of three teams that are currently in on a potential trade […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks have been surrounded by rumors dealing with their offseason, one player who could be on a new team next season is Ketel Marte. With speculation on the teams interested in the Diamondbacks’ star in Marte, the latest report gives insight into what the ball club is looking for in exchange. Jon […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs in two consecutive seasons after winning the National League pennant. Despite just signing Ketel Marte to an extension, they are considering a trade of the superstar second baseman. According to New York Post insider Jon Heyman, the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox are among the teams […]

The Boston Red Sox are exploring a major swing, and interest has zeroed in on Ketel Marte as Boston joins a growing field of suitors for the Arizona Diamondbacks star. Early chatter around MLB Free Agency has already tied Marte to several clubs, but the Red Sox, Mariners, Pirates, Rays, Tigers, and Blue Jays stand […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to find a way to return to the postseason, after a decade-long drought. Pittsburgh has a valuable asset in starting pitcher Paul Skenes, but not enough run support to help him. One Major League Baseball columnist is urging the Bucs to trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks for infielder Ketel Marte. […]

The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings begin this Sunday, and run through Wednesday, December 10 in Orlando, Florida, framing a busy stretch that includes the MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday, December 9 and the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday, December 10. In the buildup to the event, several outlets have floated and mocked up the idea […]

The trade talks are heating up in MLB. Free agency is open, and there are a bunch of teams looking to improve their rosters this winter. The Arizona Diamondbacks are a team in need of starting pitching and are open to trading their star player to get what they need in return. Ketel Marte is […]

Coming off of a season marred by injuries, the Arizona Diamondbacks have a number of decisions to make in terms of the franchise’s future. Chief among them is whether or not to trade Ketel Marte. If the Diamondbacks do decide to trade Marte, there are sure to get a sizable return in exchange. Still, teams […]

The Toronto Blue Jays came agonizingly close to winning the World Series in 2025, and now they stand at a crossroads as reigning American League champions. To finally break through and complete the championship mission, Toronto needs impact talent—and there’s a switch-hitter in Arizona who could be the perfect fit. Ketel Marte represents exactly what […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a championship window, boasting a potent core and rabid fanbase hungry for a World Series return. One avenue for pushing this team over the top would be a bold deadline move, landing an impact player who elevates both the lineup and defensive flexibility. Ketel Marte, the dynamic […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks appear to be open for business this winter, and star second baseman Ketel Marte has become the focus of major trade buzz. MLB insider Jon Morosi reported that “the Diamondbacks are actively listening” to offers for Marte, with the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays among the teams that have already “checked […]

The thought of trading one of the best players in the sport is always going to be a difficult decision. During the 2025-26 offseason, Major League Baseball will see a lot of rumors about star players being traded. Ketel Marte is one of the latest names to surface. The Arizona Diamondbacks general manager poured cold […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are shutting down one of the hottest topics of the MLB offseason. During an interview with MLB Network at the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas, Mike Hazen made it clear that star infielder Ketel Marte isn’t going anywhere soon. The conversation — later shared by MLB insider Jon Morosi — quickly […]

The MLB offseason is here. There are several great free agents who are free to sign with any team. The Los Angeles Dodgers proved that offseason talent acquisition is of the utmost importance, as they’ve won back-to-back World Series titles after being huge free agent spenders. Most teams don’t have the payroll power of the […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks try to make it back to the World Series, Ketel Marte has seen his name come up in trade rumors. With the hot stove about to truly heat up, those rumors are starting to buzz again. Marte is due $71 million through the 2030 season. Furthermore, a no-trade clause is soon […]

With so much drama with Ketel Marte, it’s hard being the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Friday, the Diamondbacks are set to take on the Minnesota Twins on the road in a three-game series.  Meanwhile, Marte is coming off a recent foot injury against the SF Giants on Wednesday. However, he is expected to be in the […]

Despite entering Monday two games under .500 on the season, the Arizona Diamondbacks still have a shot at a Wild Card berth. The team has played well of late, winning four of the last five games, including a 2-1 series victory over the Dodgers in LA. And in the series opener against the Texas Rangers, […]

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte defended himself to the media on Monday after an Arizona Republic report last week claimed “teammates and others in the organization have quietly grumbled about his propensity to ask for days off.” Adding fuel to the fire, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale wrote on Sunday that Arizona’s alleged plan to […]

With rumors surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, speculation has centered on how he has frustrated people within the clubhouse. As the situation relates to when the Diamondbacks star’s home was burglarized during the All-Star break, Marte’s request for many days off from the team led to feelings of angst within the team, and […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the 2025 season with high expectations. At the MLB trade deadline in late July, however, it had become clear that the D’Backs were sellers. According to Nick Piecoro of azcentral.com, Diamondbacks players and others around the organization have quietly voiced frustration about All-Star infielder Ketel Marte. “For the past month, teammates […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Thursday thanks to a wild ninth inning. They were down 4-2 heading into the top of the ninth, which was slashed to a one-run deficit by a James McCann homer. Phil Maton continued to struggle, hitting Blaze Alexander and walking Geraldo Perdomo. That’s when Diamondbacks second […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte’s Scottsdale home was burglarized during the 2025 MLB All-Star break. The incident occurred while Marte was in Atlanta, representing the National League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, July 15. He contributed to the NL’s victory with a two-run double in the first inning, helping his […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed Ketel Marte for a few days after the All-Star break because of his home being burglarized. Marte was put on the restricted list and was not in the lineup for the Diamondbacks’ game against the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend. Marte is now back with the Diamondbacks, but there is a […]

Ketel Marte was voted in as a starter in the All-Star Game for the third time in his career this season. Unfortunately, while he was in Atlanta representing the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2025 Midsummer Classic, Marte’s home in Scottsdale was burglarized. The veteran second baseman will take some personal days in the wake of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were well-represented at Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. Ketel Marte and Eugenio Suarez took part in the game for the National League. Despite batting in the first two runs of the All-Star Game in the first inning, the rest of Marte’s All-Star break did not go as planned. The All-Star was robbed […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing the San Diego Padres Monday night for the start of a four-game series at Petco Park in San Diego. However, Arizona will be without second baseman Ketel Marte due to an undisclosed reason as of yet. “Ketel Marte has been scratched ahead of today’s game,” Aaron Hughes of Sports Illustrated […]

The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby is less than two weeks away, as the All-Star Game will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, this summer. The Home Run Derby is always a spectacle to watch. Seeing hundreds of home runs hit in a short span is what baseball fanatics love to see, and 2025 should provide […]

Even at this early juncture of the season, every game matters for every contending team in the NL West as the Los Angeles Dodgers threaten to run away with the division title yet again. The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants knew the importance of their contest on Wednesday night, with the former looking to […]

Three seasons ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks went on a huge run all the way to the World Series. They would fall to the Texas Rangers, but the Dbacks used a late-season surge to give themselves a really good chance of winning their second-ever World Series. This season, Arizona would need another late surge to even […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were back in Phoenix on Friday night to get a weekend series with the Miami Marlins underway, but the crowd in red and black had bigger things on their mind. Everyone in the MLB is still thinking about the unfortunate events from earlier in the week in Chicago. Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel […]

It’s been a difficult week for Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte. A Chicago White Sox fan hurled a vicious insult towards him, referencing his deceased mother during a game earlier this week. The fan was subsequently removed and ultimately banned from entering Chicago’s Rate Field. Now Marte is coming forward to reveal exactly what the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks traveled to Chicago to face the Chicago White Sox in a three-game series and won the first two games. However, the story of Tuesday’s game was that a White Sox fan shouted derogatory comments about Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte’s deceased mother. The comments left Marte in tears near the end of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks won the second game of their season series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the joy of the win was soured by one Chicago fan who verbally abused Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte with harsh words about his late mother. It is unknown what exactly the fan said to Marte, […]

An ugly moment occurred during Tuesday evening’s game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox when a White Sox fan hurled an insult at Diamondbacks’ star Ketel Marte, evoking his late mother in the process. Marte understandably became visibly emotional after the insult and the fan has since been banned, per Jesse Rogers […]

On Tuesday, things turned ugly during the Chicago White Sox game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. A fan insulted Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte by invoking the name of his late mother. The incident left Marte in tears, and the fan was removed. On Wednesday, the White Sox officially announced that fan will be banned indefinitely […]