Ken Rosenthal was reportedly banned from the Padres dugout after ripping Tatis and Machado

The San Diego Padres clearly weren't happy with Fox Sports broadcaster Ken Rosenthal.

According to a report in the San Diego Union-Tribune, the organization declined to let Rosenthal into the dugout to conduct the now-standard in-game interviews from both teams' dugouts. Why? Because Rosenthal had the audacity to call out several Padres players for their inappropriate behavior in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Rosenthal, in an article about Manny Machado's powerful throw toward the Dodgers dugout, described his behavior as “punkish” while criticizing Fernando Tatis Jr. for his offensive “dancing” and Jurickson Profar's trolling.

READ: MLB reviews Manny Machado's throw at the Dodgers dugout as the Padres' immaturity continues

Union-Tribune columnist Kevin Acee reported that the team was “not pleased” to hear this very valid criticism.

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 06: San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) looks on during the second game of the National League Division Series between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 6, 2024 at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The San Diego Padres show once again that they can dish it out but can't take it

“Suffice to say, the Padres were not happy with Rosenthal’s journalism,” Acee wrote. “The team did not do the usual in-game interviews with him on Fox last night. It was a one-game boycott and those interviews are expected to continue tonight.”

“Tatis posted a photo of himself celebrating during the game on Instagram after the game with two emojis: a peacock and a man dancing.”

Jurickson Profar also commented, once again revealing himself to be one of baseball's most ignorant players.

“I think it motivated us. It motivated us. Like all these things – all these lies, I don't know, man. It's a great team over there. I don't think they need all these lies. We.” I just have to play baseball. …You insult us. You want him to react like that. And they make it look like he's dancing and taunting the fans. Do you think he really just goes on the field?

Profar apparently cannot distinguish between the behavior of fans and players. Players are rightly held to different standards than fans because they are paid millions of dollars to be held to different standards. Fans often hurl profanities, profanities and obscene gestures at players. And players are paid to ignore it.

Profar and Tatis mock the fans, they “insult” the fans with obscene gestures and trolling. This is not appropriate behavior for Major League Baseball players. And Rosenthal, who is an objective reporter, rightly pointed it out to them. Fans, especially at Dodger Stadium, like to remind Tatis that he was caught cheating. Tatis' job is to ignore it. The expectations of both sides are not the same. Tatis should not enjoy waving his genitals at the crowd because that is not appropriate behavior for a professional baseball player on the field.

However, this has become the culture around the Padres: mocking, preening, dancing and trolling when they win. And powerless couch victim when faced with even the slightest criticism or adversity. It is an organization that reflects the character of its players: gentle and whiny.

Rosenthal was scheduled to boycott them for the fourth game on Wednesday night in response to being punished for his work.