Sat Oct 12 01:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Padres Ban Reporter After Tatis Jr. Responds to Critical Column
**San Diego, CA** – The heated rivalry between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers has escalated beyond the field, with tensions flaring between a prominent reporter and the Padres.
Ken Rosenthal, a well-known baseball insider for The Athletic, wrote a column criticizing Padres star Manny Machado for his reaction to a hit-by-pitch incident involving Fernando Tatis Jr. in Game 2 of the NLDS. Rosenthal’s article also described Tatis and Jurickson Profar as “smiling, dancing peacocks,” seemingly mocking their on-field celebrations.
Tatis Jr. responded to the column with a subtle Instagram post, featuring a photo of himself celebrating a home run with a peacock emoji and a dancing emoji. This prompted the Padres to take action, reportedly banning Rosenthal from their dugout during the Fox television broadcast of Game 3. The team chose not to participate in any in-game interviews with the reporter.
The Padres clarified that the boycott was for one game only, and they are expected to resume interviews with Fox for Game 4.
Profar spoke out against the criticism directed at Tatis, suggesting that the “lying” about the Padres’ behavior has been fueling the intensity of the series. He defended Tatis’s celebrations, stating that they are a reaction to the hostility and actions of the Dodgers and their fans.
This latest development adds another layer of drama to the already tense series between the two NL West rivals. With the Dodgers leading the series 2-1, the tension and animosity seem set to continue as both teams battle for a spot in the National League Division Series.
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