Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announces Third Child After Thrilling Game 5 Victory Over Dodgers

Toronto Blue Jays fans were already riding high after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. powered his team to a heart-pounding 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the ALDS on Tuesday night. But the 26-year-old superstar had one more surprise up his sleeve that sent the baseball world into pure celebration mode.

As the final out sealed the win at Rogers Centre, Guerrero—clutching the game ball and still sweating from his go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh—grabbed a microphone during the on-field interview. What started as a routine postgame chat quickly turned emotional when he turned to his wife, Nathalie, standing beside him in the family section.

“Nathalie and I… we’ve got some big news,” Guerrero said, his voice cracking as 49,000 fans fell silent. “We’re expecting baby number three!”

The announcement triggered an eruption louder than any home run roar. Guerrero, fighting back tears, revealed the couple is expecting a girl—due in early March—and that they’ve already chosen the name Valentina Rose Guerrero. “She’s gonna be our little princess,” he added, glancing at Nathalie, who beamed while cradling their two young sons, Vlad Jr. (4) and Vima (2).

The moment instantly went viral, racking up over 2 million views on MLB’s social channels within hours. Teammates swarmed Guerrero on the field, with shortstop Bo Bichette hoisting little Vlad Jr. onto his shoulders as the family posed for photos. Even Dodgers players lingered to offer congratulations during the handshake line, with Mookie Betts telling reporters, “That’s bigger than any win. Happy for Vladdy.”

Guerrero’s revelation capped a storybook night. The Blue Jays trailed 2-0 entering the sixth before Guerrero’s 432-foot blast off Jack Flaherty flipped the script. His three RBIs matched a postseason career-high, and his defensive gem at first—robbing Freddie Freeman of a double—preserved the lead in the ninth.

Off the field, the Guerreros have long kept family central. Nathalie, a Dominican-Canadian entrepreneur who runs a children’s clothing line, met Vladimir in 2018 during his minor-league days in New Hampshire. The couple married in a private ceremony in the Dominican Republic in 2021, with Vlad Sr.—the Hall of Fame slugger—walking Nathalie down the aisle.

The pregnancy news adds another chapter to Guerrero’s breakout 2025 season. After signing a record 12-year, $400 million extension in February, he’s posted a .312/.402/.592 slash line with 38 homers and 112 RBIs, earning his fourth All-Star nod and second Silver Slugger. Yet he’s repeatedly said family fuels his fire. “Every time I step in the box, I’m swinging for my kids,” he told Sportsnet last month.

The baseball community wasted no time flooding social media with love. Shohei Ohtani posted a heart emoji under Guerrero’s Instagram announcement. Aaron Judge commented, “Uncle Aaron’s ready with the pink bats!” And Blue Jays legend José Bautista wrote, “The Guerrero legacy grows—proud of you, hermano.”

For Toronto, the timing couldn’t be sweeter. With the series now tied 3-2, the Jays return to Dodger Stadium for Game 6 Thursday. Guerrero—now batting .429 with three homers this postseason—will look to close out LA in front of a hostile crowd. But win or lose, his growing family has already delivered the ultimate October magic.

As Nathalie posted on Instagram Wednesday morning, alongside a sonogram and a photo of Guerrero kissing her belly: “From the field to our family—God is good. Valentina, your daddy’s already your biggest hero.”