Who is John Blundell's wife, Ivón Gaete? Meet the freelance reporter who clashed with Marly Rivera

Ivón Gaete, the wife of John Blundell, has been a hot topic in the MLB world over the last couple of days. She is in the news because of her recent clash with former ESPN reporter Marly Rivera.

Gaete is a freelance writer who started her career in the early 2000s.

"Yesterday was a very special day. In this world that is moving so fast, today more than ever I am grateful and appreciate each year completed, each day lived. Thanks to everyone who thought of me and/or communicated in some way ❤️ Cheers and double the good things to you!" - Ivongaete

Gaete began her career in foreign radio and television. The former Special Olympics Venezuela ambassador is currently a freelance sportscaster for MLB and TBS Japan.

John Blundell, meanwhile, has worked for the MLB for 28 years. The couple have two children — a girl and a boy — and reside in New York.

All about the conflict between Marly Rivera and Ivón Gaete

Marly Rivera was fired from ESPN after calling Ivón Gaete, who tried to interview New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, a "f***ing c**t."

Before a game on April 18, both Gaete and Rivera attempted to speak with Judge at Yankee Stadium. Rivera insisted that she had booked a slot to speak to Judge, but Gaete ignored her.

An argument ensued and Rivera was heard on camera calling Gaete a "f**king c**t."

Rivera issued a statement in response to the company's decision to fire her on Wednesday.

She said:

"I fully accept responsibility for what I said, which I should not have. There were extenuating circumstances but that in no way is an excuse for my actions. I am a professional with a sterling reputation across baseball and I do believe that I am being singled out by a group of individuals with whom I have a long history of professional disagreements."