The sports world woke up to some tragic news on Sunday morning.
Former major leaguer Andy Marte and Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura were both killed in separate car accidents in the Dominican Republic within an hour of each other, according to multiple reports. A Royals representative confirmed the death of 25-year-old Ventura.
The Cubs and White Sox took to Twitter to give their condolences:
The Cubs send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte, and to the entire @MLB community.
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 22, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ventura family, and the entire @Royals organization.