Teen suspect apprehended in murder of minor league pitcher's family
An 18-year-old man accused of killing the family of minor league baseball pitcher Blake Bivens is arrested after being chased naked through a Virginia neighborhood.
Several Major League Baseball players appeared to have donated to a GoFundMe page to help the family of a minor league baseball player whose wife, child and mother-in-law were murdered.
Our Baseball Life established the page to help Blake Bivens, a pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays’ organization. Blevins’ wife Emily and their child were among the victims in a triple homicide in rural Virginia on Tuesday.
“Tragically this morning, Emily Bivens, her one-year-old son, Cullen, and her mother lost their lives,” the page read. “We are devastated by the loss of our friend and fellow baseball wife. Emily had an incredible heart for the Lord and shared His light to many through her writings in Baseball Chapel. She deeply loved this community of baseball women and was a comforting, kind soul to all who knew her. Our hearts are with her husband Blake and her family during this unimaginable time.”
Several players and their wives appeared to have donated some money to the fund, including New York Mets’ Pete Alonso, Baltimore Orioles’ Chris Davis, Milwaukee Brewers’ Corey Knebel and pitcher Brian Duensing, among others.
Bowling Green Hot Rods pitcher Blake Bivens (38) throws a pitch during a Single-A baseball game. (Steve Roberts/CSM/Shutterstock)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The page was looking to raise $1,000 but, as of Wednesday afternoon, had raised nearly $21,000 for Bivens’ family.
Fox News First
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.