Alex Vesia and Wife Kayla Share Heartbreaking Loss of Newborn Daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, During 2025 World Series.vc

The tragedy, which unfolded during the Fall Classic, sparked an unprecedented outpouring of love, solidarity, and fan-led donations across MLB. Teammates, rival players, and supporters united in grief, highlighting the power of compassion beyond baseball and the courage of a young family choosing healing in a moment that reminds the sports world of life’s fragility.

LOS ANGELES — In a moment that transcends sport, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, have shared the heartbreaking news of the loss of their newborn daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia.

The tragedy occurred on October 26, 2025, in the midst of the Dodgers’ World Series run. The family’s “courage” and the “uniting” response from the entire baseball world have become one of the most powerful stories of the season, a profound reminder of the “true meaning of community.”

A “Deeply Personal” Absence

On October 23, just before the start of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Dodgers announced that Vesia would be away from the team to “navigate a deeply personal family matter.” He would miss the entire series and the subsequent championship parade.

The sports world was left in suspense, respecting the family’s privacy. Then, on November 7, Alex and Kayla shared their unimaginable grief in a joint statement.

“Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th,” the couple wrote on Instagram. “There are no words to describe the pain we’re going through but we hold her in our hearts and cherish every second we had with her. … Our little angel we love you forever & you’re with us always.”

A “Solidarity” That Erased Rivalry

What happened next was an “outpouring of love” that highlighted the “power of compassion beyond baseball.” The gestures of support were immediate and profound:

• Teammates Unite: During the World Series, Dodgers players—including pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Justin Wrobleski—were seen with Vesia’s No. 51 handwritten on their caps as a sign of “silent strength” and solidarity.
• Rivals Show Class: In a “stunning” display of humanity, the Dodgers’ World Series opponents, the Toronto Blue Jays, also began wearing “51” on their caps during the series, completely erasing the lines of competition. “It showed that life is bigger than baseball,” Dodgers outfielder Kiké Hernández said.
• Fans Unite in Grief: The “fan-led” response was perhaps the most moving. After the series, a Blue Jays fan started a donation drive for a Toronto children’s hospital. “Dodgers fans, donate,” the fan urged. “We are rivals, not enemies.” The drive quickly raised over $30,000, with countless messages reading, “On behalf of Alex Vesia.”

“Healing and Family Over Fame”

In their statement, the Vesia family confirmed that the “outpouring of love” from the community had been a source of comfort.

“Thank you to the Dodgers for their understanding and support… Our baseball family showed up for us,” the couple wrote. “Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support. We have seen ALL your messages, comments and posts. It’s brought us so much comfort.”

The family’s choice to focus on “healing and family over fame” during what should have been the peak of professional “glory” has “reminded the sports world of life’s fragility.”

While the Dodgers won their second consecutive championship, the 2025 World Series will be remembered less for the victory and more for the “true meaning of community”—a moment when two cities, two teams, and thousands of fans set aside their rivalry to unite in grief and support a young family facing an immeasurable loss.