After many reporters criticized the Arizona Diamondbacks for “coddling” star second baseman Ketel Marte, fans pushed back — accusing media outlets of being clueless and unfairly targeting the player.
On Bickley & Marotta, the hosts defend themselves and other sports reporters, explaining that these stories aren’t opinion pieces meant to hurt Marte, but factual reports pointing to deeper issues within team culture. They break down why the coverage matters, how it should be interpreted and what it could signal about the Diamondbacks and Torey Lovullo moving forward.