{"id":184735,"date":"2026-05-09T10:51:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T10:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=184735"},"modified":"2026-05-09T10:51:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T10:51:40","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-breaking-the-dodgers-clubhouse-was-left-completely-emotional-after-miguel-rojas-broke-down-in-tears-while-speaking-publicly-about-the-devastating-loss-of-his-father-just-one-month-ago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=184735","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 Breaking: The Dodgers clubhouse was left completely emotional after Miguel Rojas broke down in tears while speaking publicly about the devastating loss of his father just one month ago \u2014 and even veteran teammates reportedly struggled to hold back emotions listening to his words. Fighting through a trembling voice, the Venezuelan star admitted he still feels his father beside him every time he walks onto the field, revealing a level of pain and love that has deeply touched baseball fans across the world \ud83d\udc94\u26be..ll \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-11617\">LOS ANGELES, California \u2013 In a poignant moment at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas broke down in tears as he spoke of his father, who passed away exactly one month ago. The 36-year-old Venezuelan player broke down in tears during a post-game interview, leaving the Dodgers locker room and fans heartbroken.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can\u2019t stop thinking about him\u2026\u201d Rojas said, his voice trembling. \u201cEvery day I go out there, I think of my dad. He sacrificed his whole life so I could be where I am today. I try to be strong, but sometimes the longing is too much, and I can\u2019t hold back the tears.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Manuel Rojas, Miguel\u2019s father, passed away in early April 2026 after a long battle with illness. He was the one who brought Miguel from a poor boy in Venezuela to America to pursue his baseball dream. Despite difficult economic circumstances, Manuel was always a strong pillar of support, driving hundreds of miles to take his son to training and competitions in lower leagues.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/125237486.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\u201cI Can\u2019t Stop Thinking About Him\u201d.Y1 \u2013 Express Xinloc\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Miguel Rojas says his father was the greatest inspiration in his career. From the tough days in the Marlins system to becoming a 2024 World Series champion with the Dodgers, Rojas has always dedicated all his success to his parents. He often calls Manuel the \u201csilent hero\u201d of the family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe never missed a single one of my games on television. Even when he was in pain, he would video call me before each game to wish me good luck,\u201d Rojas recounted, his voice trembling. \u201cNow that he\u2019s gone, I feel empty. But I know he\u2019s up there, watching over and cheering me on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After his father\u2019s death, Rojas remained resilient on the court. He played with a high sense of responsibility, but when he was alone, the pain would return. Teammates in the Dodgers locker room said Rojas often sat quietly in a corner, looking at a photo of him and his father and wiping away tears before going out onto the court.<\/p>\n<p>Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez, a close teammate, shared: \u201cMiguel was one of the strongest people I know. But losing his father is too much pain. We are trying to be with him every day. He was not just a teammate, but also our little brother.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Dodgers\u2019 management also quickly provided special support for Rojas. The team gave him time off when needed and held a private memorial service. Coach Dave Roberts said: \u201cMiguel was a true warrior. He continued to play for his love of baseball and for his family. We respect him and will be with him during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rtIG0EWG0CUbf.0IZSrs8Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTQ0ODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/sb_nation_articles_115\/ecaf22c713d5fb1518ac6969cb624373\" alt=\"\u201cI Can\u2019t Stop Thinking About Him\u201d.Y1 \u2013 Express Xinloc\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Miguel Rojas joined the Dodgers in 2023 and quickly became one of MLB\u2019s best defensive shortstops. He was an example of professionalism, resilience, and love for his family. Even as his career neared its end, Rojas remained a vital part of the Dodgers\u2019 championship defense.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Rojas stated that he will continue playing to honor his beloved father. He plans to dedicate a portion of his salary to establishing a charity named after his father to support underprivileged families in Venezuela in pursuing their children\u2019s baseball dreams.<\/p>\n<p>Miguel Rojas\u2019 tears last night were not only the pain of a son losing his father, but also a testament to the profound love of family \u2013 something even the greatest baseball game cannot replace.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Sox Nation, Dodgers Nation, and all MLB fans are sending their deepest condolences to Miguel Rojas and his family. We hope he will find the strength to overcome this grief and continue writing his story on the baseball field \u2013 where his beloved father always proudly watched over him.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LOS ANGELES, California \u2013 In a poignant moment at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas broke down in tears as he spoke of his father,&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-184735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udea8 Breaking: The Dodgers clubhouse was left completely emotional after Miguel Rojas broke down in tears while speaking publicly about the devastating loss of his father just one month ago \u2014 and even veteran teammates reportedly struggled to hold back emotions listening to his words. 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