Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Ketel Marte has issued an apology in the wake of a report about some teammates being upset about his recent absences.

On Thursday night, an article published by long-time Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro set the D-backs fanbase into a frenzy. I’m sure everyone is aware of the article and its contents at this point, but on the off chance you haven’t, please read it here before reading further.

A day after his go-ahead, ninth-inning homer from the right side of the plate, Ketel Marte did the same from the left side in a Diamondbacks win.

The Arizona Diamondbacks just lost three of four to the Colorado Rockies, but attention has been focused on second baseman Ketel Marte, and the team's reported