Dodgers and Padres honor earthquake victims with cap tribute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are honoring victims of recent earthquakes in Venezuela during their game on Friday. Both teams feature a special 'VZ' insignia on their caps to show support for Venezuela, where back-to-back earthquakes registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 killed at least 920 people and left thousands missing. Dodgers player Miguel Rojas has been vocal on social media about the tragedy, and images of the caps have been shared widely. The tribute reflects the strong ties many players have to Venezuela, including Rojas and relievers Brusdar Graterol and Edgardo Henriquez.
- •Dodgers and Padres wear 'VZ' caps for Venezuelan earthquake victims.
- •Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela killed at least 920 people.
- •Miguel Rojas and other players express support for their homeland.
- •Response efforts are ongoing with rescuers seeking the missing.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers and Padres Honor Venezuela Earthquake Victims With Special Tribute
"The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are honoring the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela with a special cap tribute on Friday.
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