Fernando Valenzuela, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month, according to his death certificate. TMZ Sports obtained the document on Tuesday.

Fernando Valenzuela, the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month, according to his death certificate.

Fernando Valenzuela, the Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month, according to his death certificate.

Walker Buehler, who in August was considered a long-shot to even make the postseason roster, closed out the final inning of the World Series with a pair of strikeouts. Go figure.

Three Padres on Tuesday were announced as winners of the Silver Slugger Award in the National League. Outfielders Jurickson Profar and Jackson Merrill, as well as third baseman Manny Machado won the hitting hardware,