Fact Check: Is Daniel Vogelbach dating Ariana Grande? Parody account's viral post, debunked

Daniel Vogelbach, a catcher and first baseman for the New York Mets, is one of baseball's most recognizable players. Vogelbach, 30, stands at six feet tall, and weighs 270 lbs, making him one of the more portly players in the MLB.

A journeyman, Vogelbach has suited up for no fewer than five teams over the course of his eight seasons in the big leagues.

On the heels of the release of the Barbie movie, a popular baseball parody account recently alleged that Vogelbach was dating Margot Robbie, an Australian model and actress. While the post gained quite a bit of online traction, it was soon revealed to be untrue.

"Ariana Grande is now dating New York Mets heartthrob DH Daniel Vogelbach, per TMZ" - Game Day MLB

On July 22, the same account linked the New York Mets player to superstar singer Ariana Grande. Although both are 30 years old and might enjoy some of the same interests, this post is also untrue.

Vogelbach has been married to his wife, Kristina Russi, since January 2022.

Grande, the 2018 Woman of the Year, is among the best-selling musicians ever. The most streamed female musician ever, Grande has sold over 90 million records and used her platform to advocate for causes including animal rights, gun control, and LGBT rights.

Daniel Vogelbach was traded to the Mets in 2022 by the Pittsburgh Pirates after signing with the team earlier that season. A Chicago Cubs draft selection in 2011, Vogelbach began his career with the Seattle Mariners, but did not earn a full-time spot on the team until the 2019 season. His two-year, $2.3 million deal with the Mets will expire after this season.