Rays Minor Leaguer Blake Bivens: 'My Life As I Knew It Was Destroyed' By Slayings

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Blake Bivens made his first public statement after his wife, 14-month-old son and mother-in-law and were killed this week in Virginia.

Bivens, a pitcher for the Class AA Montgomery Biscuits, posted pictures on Instagram, and a statement expressing his grief.

Two days ago my heart was turned to ash. My life as I knew it is destroyed. The pain my family and I feel is unbearable and cannot be put into words. I shake and tremble at the thought of our future without them. Emily, my sweetheart, you are the best wife and mother this world has ever seen.