{
  "id": 2643840,
  "title": "Diamondbacks Manager Addresses Ketel Marte Casino Trip, 'Betrayal'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/diamondbacks-manager-addresses-ketel-marte-casino-trip-betrayal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T20:14:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/diamondbacks-torey-lovullo-addresses-ketel-marte-casino-trip-betrayal-12356523"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arizona Diamondbacks faced an additional challenge to their week as photos emerged of All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte at a local casino on Friday, Aug. 21. Manager Torey Lovullo addressed the situation after the team's victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Lovullo stated that Marte was free to go about his life, as he was allowed to return home and spend time with his family once released from medical personnel. Lovullo explained that as long as Marte woke up on Saturday, posted updates, and went through his daily routines at the team's field, his actions were acceptable. However, the optics of Marte's casino visit, considered poor, warranted a postgame press conference, even though it was not an ordinary circumstance. Marte's absence from the Diamondbacks' game in Boston the previous week led to his placement on the restricted list, effectively an unpaid suspension. During this time, he flew back to Phoenix to receive an MRI on his left knee. Communication between Marte and the team, particularly Lovullo and general manager Mike Hazen, was notably absent. Lovullo expressed feeling betrayed by Marte's lack of communication throughout the week, stating that he was extremely frustrated. After speaking with Marte, Lovullo believed that a misunderstanding and Marte's lack of proper knee treatment contributed to the communication breakdown.",
  "summary": "The Diamondbacks' manager was asked about Ketel Marte's visit to a local casino after a turbulent week for the 3-time All-Star.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte caught at casino during game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/diamondbacks-ketel-marte-caught-at-casino-during-game",
        "published": "2026-08-22T17:21:57.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}