MLB Bans Fan After Marte Taunt Incident

A 22-year-old fan was indefinitely banned from all Major League Baseball stadiums after making a derogatory remark about Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte’s late mother during Marte’s seventh-inning at-bat against the Chicago White Sox. The incident left Marte visibly distraught on the field, prompting immediate ejection of the fan by White Sox security and public support from teammates and manager Torey Lovullo. The fan later expressed remorse for his comments. The White Sox further supported Marte by displaying a message of solidarity at their stadium. This event follows a similar fan ban earlier in the season after an incident involving Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. Marte declined to comment, while calls for stronger protections for players continue across MLB.