Gamethread 8/31: Phillies at Diamondbacks
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Diamondbacks: Let’s talk about it.
Diamondbacks
Latest news and updates about the Diamondbacks
D-Backs fans are left without a message from Ketel Marte after his return
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 […]
Diamondbacks Reinstate Ketel Marte
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 […]
Ketel Marte ready to face D-backs teammates ‘like a man’ before return
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 […]
Where Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte will play in return vs. Phillies
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 .
Even Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo doesn’t know what future holds for ‘complex’ Ketel Marte
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 .
Ketel Marte speaks out about his D-backs absence before return
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 reveals a ‘moment of frustration’ led to leaving Diamondbacks
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 Will Apologize to D-Backs, Addresses Casino Photo After Restricted, Injured List Stints
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.
Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview #44: Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Ladies, gentlemen, and distinguished others! Welcome to Meaningful September Baseball! Starting things off, you don’t get much more meaningful than this series against the Phillies. In fact, I think a case could be made that it is at least as, if not more, important than the upcoming series against San Diego. You might disagree with […]
Why the Diamondbacks’ next series could be their biggest yet
PHOENIX — August is coming to a close, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are preparing for possibly one of their biggest series of the season, one that will test their grit and chemistry with postseason implications at stake. They will open a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, who are also playing to remain in the […]
San Diego can’t put it together in disheartening sweep
The San Diego Padres are scrambling. They couldn’t have picked a worse time to do so. With their loss (and sweep) to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, the club fell a half game outside of the final Wild Card spot, with the Arizona Diamondbacks having split their series against the San Francisco Giants. San […]
How will D-backs fans react to Ketel Marte’s return to lineup?
PHOENIX – The wildcard race is heating up, and the Arizona Diamondbacks’ game on Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies will have a lot of implications, though eyes will be mainly on Ketel Marte and his return to the D-backs’ lineup. Ketel Marte set to return for Diamondbacks: Marte is expected to return against Philadelphia […]
Today in Jays History: Some trades, and Adam Lind drives in 8
Six Years Ago Today Six years ago today, the Jays made three trades: two turned out to be successes, while one was less fortunate. Robbie Ray was acquired from the Diamondbacks in exchange for Travis Bergen. Bergen pitched just 6.2 innings for Arizona at the end of that season, then was reacquired by the Jays […]
Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Clay Holmes
In a week when the Cubs really needed to take series, instead they lost two of three to the Diamondbacks and Reds. Pete Crow-Armstrong, though, had himself a week. Here’s who was hot and not for the Cubs over the past week. Three up It’s PCA’s world and we’re just living in it I put […]
Ketel me why: Phillies vs. Diamondbacks series preview
The Phillies might not have swept most teams this past weekend, but fortunately, they got to go against the Angels and came away with three victories. They likely won’t have it as easy this week when they travel to Arizona to play the Diamondbacks. (Wins rarely seem to come easy for the Phillies at Chase […]
Down By The Bay, Where W’s Don’t Grow
A momentum building series win over the Chicago Cubs where there was drama in all 3 games, the Diamondbacks would look to carry that momentum into their 4 game series against the struggling San Francisco Giants. The good news going into this series is the Dbacks have had the Giants number in 2026, winning 8 […]
Major Update in Ketel Marte Saga For Diamondbacks
He’s baaaack. After going AWOL a couple of weeks back and being put on the restricted list, Ketel Marte is […]
Ketel Marte back with Diamondbacks after going AWOL alienates teammates
The Arizona Diamondbacks (73-65) recovered from a difficult road trip to Boston, winning three consecutive series and reclaiming possession of the final National League Wild Card slot, but now they must confront the reason that visit to Fenway Park got off to such a disastrous start. Ketel Marte, who no-showed an Aug. 17 game versus […] The post Ketel Marte back with Diamondbacks after going AWOL alienates teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ketel Marte Will Rejoin D-Backs for Phillies Series After Stints on Injured, Restricted Lists
The Arizona Diamondbacks are activating three-time All-Star Ketel Marte, according to MLB insider Francys Romero and the New York Post's Jon Heyman.
Arizona Diamondbacks News, 8/31: Lazy Sunday
Recaps Uh… For the first time in a long while, this was a Sunday in the regular season without a scheduled Diamondbacks game. Still, there was action of relevance, in particular the Padres coughing up another late lead in Tampa, on the way to getting swept at the hands of the Rays. However, the Phillies […]
How to watch this week’s Phillies vs. Diamondbacks series with two late-night games
The Phillies are set to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks this week at Chase Field in Phoenix in one of the biggest remaining series on the regular season schedule. Coming off a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels, the Phillies will look to add to their 4.5-game lead over Arizona in the wild card standings. […]
After basically abandoning the Diamondbacks, Ketel Marte will return vs. Phillies
Ketel Marte will be back with the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday when the Phillies come to town for a crucial three-game […]
Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte must face the music in his own clubhouse
Two weeks after he went AWOL in Boston, Marte will address his clubhouse face-to-face.
Ketel Marte to address Diamondbacks about ongoing saga before Phillies series
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been embroiled in an off-field saga involving star infielder Ketel Marte. Marte did not show up to one of the team’s games against the Boston Red Sox recently. Since then, he has not played and was also placed on the injured list. Much has been said about this situation. It’s clear […] The post Ketel Marte to address Diamondbacks about ongoing saga before Phillies series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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