Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife mourn death of their baby daughter

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, are mourning the death of their infant daughter, Sterling, who passed away on October 26th. The tragic loss prevented Vesia from participating in the Dodgers' postseason games, including the World Series. The team publicly announced Vesia's absence due to a "deeply personal family matter" before Game 1 of the World Series, opting not to place him on the family medical emergency list to avoid any pressure to return. Dodgers president of baseball operations stated that the situation was "so much bigger than baseball" and that the team's priority was full support for Vesia. The Dodgers' bullpen honored Vesia by writing his number 51 on their caps throughout the World Series. In a remarkable display of sportsmanship, the Toronto Blue Jays' relievers also adopted this gesture in Games 6 and 7. Dodgers players expressed deep appreciation for this act, recognizing that "life is bigger than bas... download the app to read more