"Bear with me please. Good morning. I just wanted to start off by acknowledging my wife, Kayla, who is not only the strongest person that I know, but a support system for me every bit as I am for her. Part of what I'm here to share is on behalf of the both of us. I will start off by thanking the Dodgers, Andrew Friedman, Brandon Gomes, Doc, the whole coaching staff and all of my teammates. The amount of support you have given Kay and I has been overwhelming in the best way. We are beyond grateful for this organization and this family.
So many of you have stepped up and have been there for us in a big way over the past few months. It has meant the world to both Kay and I.
"I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the Toronto Blue Jays, their front office, coaching staff and players for showing us the support. They are a first-class organization and I just want to say thank you to them. When Kay and I were watching the World Series, we noticed that there was (No.) 51 on Louie Varland's hat. I immediately texted Gus Varland, his brother, and I asked him if I was seeing that correctly. He texted me back right away and he said, The Varlands love you dude. The whole Toronto bullpen has it too. It's bigger than baseball. We love you all.' Kay and I, we were very emotional. We were super overwhelmed with emotion and the baseball community, the relationships that you make along the way, it showed that it's much bigger than baseball.
"The outpouring of love and support Kay and I have had over the past few months, has been unmatched. We're both grateful to not only Dodger nation, but the fans worldwide.
My DMs, messages, my DMs are basically broken on Instagram from all the love and support that we've had. I've tried to read all the comments and everything just because it's meant the world, really.
"We even got a jersey from the LA Rams, with all their signatures on it. That was a surprise and very cool as well. We'll have that framed and put up in our house.
"The lessons we've learned from this is that life can change in an instant. Ten minutes is all it took. Sterling Sol was the most beautiful girl in the world. We got to hold her, change her diaper, read to here, and love her. Our time together was far too short. Kay and I will keep those precious moments and memories to ourselves. I hope that anyone listening can empathize and respect our wishes for privacy as we continue to heal, and as we navigate the ups and downs of a baseball season.
"Stepping away from the team, and the brothers I go to war with every day, was difficult. But it was also an easy decision, because my family needed me. We still watched every pitch of the World Series, and for us, in so many ways, that was a light in our darkness.
"We got back to Arizona the first or second of November, and I immediately got back into the gym. I started my throwing program. Having something to look forward to has helped me.
The gym has been my mental clarity. Being around the guys again, preparing for spring training, it's been really nice. Gotten a lot of love so far in the clubhouse, and being able to laugh and joke around, that's been really nice for me.
"Kay and I started therapy about six weeks ago. It hasn't been easy. But talking to someone has made a difference. For those out there who have lost a child, or are fighting through any struggle, if you can take anything from this, please seek help. Talk to somebody. It's definitely helped Kay and I. Please don't be afraid to speak up. Your mental health matters.
"I've learned that what has happened to us has also happened to so many families. And realizing that has deepened our empathy and our gratitude for this community. The baseball community is extremely strong. I was not prepared to not bring my baby girl home, but we're carrying here with us everyday. It's been hard, but we're doing OK."
Alex Vesia addressed the media today for the first time about his daughterโs death during the World Series. He thanked the Dodgers and Blue Jays for their support, and encouraged people who are struggling to seek therapy. Hat tip to @fabianardaya.bsky.social for transcribing Vesiaโs full statement.
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I kinda agree with the comments going Moana with Thomas Kail being a wildcard
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Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses
Facebook plans to put facial recognition in its glasses and they think weโre too stupid to fight back.
Their internal memo: โWe will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.โ
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"Moderna's CEO announced the company will no longer invest in new Phase 3 vaccine trials for infectious diseases: 'You cannot make a return on investment if you don't have access to the U.S. market. Vaccines for Epstein-Barr virus, herpes, and shingles have been shelved.โ
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In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
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The Fall (2006) I saw it in one of the Landmark screening rooms and was enthralled
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That used to happen to me when I was younger talking to my friends from out of state cause I didn't realize a whole bunch of movies had limited releases in LA and NY sometimes months before released elsewhere if ever
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I hate when they have those at music venues and stadiums
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I still vividly remember seeing Varsity Blues in the theater and people absolutely screaming at James' character turning down a whipped cream bikini Ali Larter...peak millennial behavior
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Today in the second round of the Walt Disney Animation Studios bracket, we just may have to part ways with a trio of lovable birds, because theyโre facing off against a pretty tough customer.
1๏ธโฃ Beauty and the Beast
2๏ธโฃ The Three Caballeros
๐ Show results
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Paddington In the Superbowl Halftime Show
I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1792
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Still from Bad Bunny Halftime show with Pedro Pascal
Guys I love joy...we should do more of that here on this site
09.02.2026 01:42 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
I'm convinced AI is our generation's radium - a discovery with genuinely useful applications in specific, controlled circumstances that we stupidly put in everything from kid's toys to toothpaste until we realised the harm far too late where future generations will ask if we were out of our minds.
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Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga.
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The best Villa's Tacos taco stand with Bad Bunny at the Superbowl followed by the Leo poining meme
You can always count on @americanamemes.bsky.social
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A side by side of two men clapping during a celebration
Poetry and such
09.02.2026 03:01 โ ๐ 69 ๐ 9 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 3
I hope this is true
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Bad Bunnyโs half time show celebrated love, marriage, family & community.
Just putting that down before itโs turned into something else, like people seeing a few seconds of Janet Jacksonโs nipple was turned into the End Of The World.
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Like, the utility pole act and the lights in the stadium flickering were not just random. The power goes out in PR all the time! Because we ran their utilities into the ground! Thatโs political!
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Those dolly style shots through the sugar cane field were blowing my mind
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Still from Bad Bunny Halftime show with Pedro Pascal
Guys I love joy...we should do more of that here on this site
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Bad Bunny officially has the greatest set game of any artist I'eve ever seen
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Ricky looking good
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I've been to so many of these parties in this halftime show
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I love everything about this performance
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Im only here for Bad Bunny
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The Dunkin ad cannot hurt me, the Dunkin ad cannot hurt me
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