https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/sports/diamondbacks-ketel-marte-moved-to-restricted-list-after-no-showing-game/

At least Vargas didn't go AWOL

so many character issues with this guy...right in the heat of the pennant race, of course

"While he couldn't divulge the exact reason why Marte was unavailable to play, Lovullo sent a message of love and care to him and wanted everyone to know that he is alright.

"No, not really. I love him, and I care for him. He'll be okay. He is fine. I want you guys to know that I just care about him. So does everybody in that room."

Considering Lovullo was tight-lipped about Marte's absence, one has to imagine that the second baseman was dealing with a private matter.

It's clear that whatever the situation is for Marte, it has impacted the rest of his team very heavily, even leaving Lovullo in tears."

Edited Tuesday at 04:34 PM3 days by caulfield12

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo José Pirela was detained by immigration authorities in El Paso, Texas, and remained in custody, according to family and ICE detainee records.

His sister Daniela Pirela said in a phone interview that her brother, who was raised in Venezuela, was detained at El Paso International Airport at around 5 a.m. Sunday while traveling for work, which she said he does weekly for the Padres.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee records showed Pirela in custody late Monday.

In a statement early Tuesday, the Padres said that they'd recently learned of Pirelas' detainment. "We are working to gather additional information and will not have any further comment at this time," the team said.

ICE and Major League Baseball did not immediately respond to a request for comment from NBC News.

Good for the Padres?

Rengifo France Hays costing roughly $2 million total

Very bad?

Giolito Darvish Musgrove Pivetta Marquez, etc.

Mize and Ray have temporarily band-aided the wobbling rotation of King, Buehler and Vasquez (Soto trade from NYY).

The cubs fans reactions to last night are hilarious. Anyone who seriously thought they were going to go toe to toe with the Brewers was delusional. You have to be damn near perfect to challenge the Brewers down the stretch because they don't lose in the business end of the season.