Alex Vesia Returns to Mound, Honors Late Daughter

0:00It's March 28th, entertainment and celebrity news. Today starts now, AI-powered and trending. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Bessia made his return to the mound this week, honoring his late newborn daughter Sterling Soul with a custom glove. In his first game since the tragedy, against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 27th, the 29-year-old wore a dark pink mitt etched. With Sterling's name and birth date inside, plus his wife Kayla's initial on the ring finger. Just a day before, Alex shared on Instagram about heading back to baseball with fresh motivations in the same goals, but a whole new outlook. He thanked fans for their support and promised to make his little girl proud, calling out Dodger Nation to bring the energy. Kayla posted, too, calling opening day bitter sweet and saying she'd give anything to have Sterling there, but she's carrying her in her heart forever. Fans and teammates rallied around the couple after the Dodgers shared their support online. This comes five months after Alex stepped away from the team right before the 2025 World

1:03Series for a family matter. Two weeks later, they announced the loss of their baby girl, whom they got to hold and love for just a short time. Alex spoke in February about how life changed in 10 minutes and asked for privacy as they heal through the season. The couple, married just over a year, stays strong, turning pain into purpose on and off the field.