Bo Bichette’s Baby Bombshell: Jays Star Reveals Name Honoring Toronto Legend Roberto Alomar – Wedding Bells and Nursery Prep in 2025!
In a heartwarming twist that’s got Toronto Blue Jays fans buzzing louder than a packed Rogers Centre on World Series night, superstar shortstop Bo Bichette dropped the ultimate “good news” grenade today. The 27-year-old All-Star, fresh off a monster 2025 season that saw him lead the AL in hits (212) and help propel the Jays to their first Fall Classic appearance since 1993, announced he’s tying the knot with fiancée Alexis Angerman by year’s end – and they’re expecting their first child! But the real jaw-dropper? The baby’s name, revealed exclusively in a tearful Instagram Live: Roberto Dante Bichette, a direct homage to Blue Jays Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar, the slick-fielding second baseman who defined Toronto’s golden era with back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993.
“Alexis and I couldn’t be more thrilled,” Bichette said, his usual stoic game-face cracking into a mile-wide grin as he cradled a sonogram photo on the live stream from their Orlando offseason home. “We’ve been dreaming of this family chapter amid all the baseball chaos. Naming our little guy after Roberto? It’s our way of saying thanks to the legend who inspired me to glove like a wizard and chase rings with everything I’ve got.” Fans erupted online, with #BabyAlomar and #BichetteBaby trending worldwide within minutes, racking up over 2 million impressions. “This is Jays magic reborn!” tweeted one die-hard supporter, while another quipped, “From Alomar’s flips to Bo’s flips – dynasty loading!”
For those late to the party, Bo and Alexis’s love story is the stuff of quiet romance novels in a world of splashy celebrity hookups. The couple, who’ve kept their relationship under wraps like a no-hitter in the ninth, got engaged in a sunset beach proposal in Florida back in May 2025. Alexis Angerman, 26, the wellness guru from Orlando who’s been Bo’s rock through knee injuries and MVP-caliber comebacks, shared the “joyful news” of their pregnancy first via a subtle Stories post: a pair of tiny blue Jays sneakers with the caption, “Our little MVP is incoming – due spring training!” Bo jumped in hours later, unveiling the name that ties it all back to Toronto’s beating heart.
Roberto Alomar? Oh, where to even start with the icon status. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011 wearing a Blue Jays cap – the first and only player so honored for Toronto – Alomar was the heartbeat of those championship squads. His dazzling defense, clutch hits (including a infamous bat flip that became legend), and .307 career average with the Jays make him the franchise’s gold standard for infield artistry. Bo, who grew up idolizing clips of Alomar’s double-play pivots while his dad Dante Bichette coached him in the backyard, has often cited “Robbie” as his blueprint. “He made shortstop look like poetry,” Bo told The Toronto Star in a 2024 profile. “Now, our son gets to carry that fire – Roberto Dante, blending Jays royalty with family legacy.” Dante Bichette, the four-time All-Star outfielder and Bo’s proud pops, was the first to like the announcement, commenting, “Grandpa’s got the glove ready – let’s go, little Alomar!”
The timing couldn’t be sweeter (or more chaotic) for Bo. With free agency looming after rejecting a $182 million extension from the Jays last month – amid whispers of a Dodgers pursuit to team up with Shohei Ohtani – this personal high note feels like a universe-sized exhale. The Jays, who clinched the AL East with 94 wins in 2025 thanks to Bo’s .310 average and Gold Glove-caliber plays, are desperate to lock him down. “Bo’s our future, on and off the field,” GM Ross Atkins teased in a presser today. “Congrats to him and Alexis – and hey, Roberto Jr. gets lifetime season tickets!” Ticket sales for 2026 spring games spiked 15% instantly, per StubHub data, as fans flock to celebrate the “Bichette Dynasty 2.0.”
Alexis Angerman, stepping into the spotlight just a tad, stole hearts with her poise during the reveal. The fitness entrepreneur, who runs a boutique nutrition coaching biz tailored to athletes (rumor has it she customized Bo’s post-injury meal plans), gushed about the name’s meaning. “Bo’s always said Alomar taught him heart over hype. We wanted our baby to start life with that same fire – plus, Dante for the family roots.” No gender reveal drama here; it’s a boy, due in March 2026, perfectly timed for Bo to debut dad-mode during Grapefruit League action. The wedding? A intimate December affair in Orlando, with 100 guests including Jays teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Bo’s “brother for life”) and, fingers crossed, Alomar himself – who’s already texted congrats, sources say.
This announcement isn’t just feel-good fluff; it’s a masterclass in legacy-building. In an MLB era dominated by mega-deals and social media spectacles, Bo’s choice humanizes the grind. Fans, who’ve ridden the emotional rollercoaster from his 2024 slump (a .225 average amid injury woes) to 2025 redemption (40 doubles, 20 steals, and a World Series Game 7 homer that nearly flipped the script against the Dodgers), see Roberto Dante as the ultimate Jays torch-pass. “It’s like the ’93 magic never left,” posted Hall of Famer Roy Halladay’s widow, Brandy, drawing 50K likes. Social media exploded with fan art: baby Bo in mini pinstripes, flipping a toy bat like Alomar’s iconic toss.
But let’s zoom out – this is bigger than one family. Bo Bichette, son of a Rockies great and now architect of his own blueprint, embodies the Jays’ resilient spirit. From debuting as a 21-year-old phenom in 2019 to anchoring the infield with Vlad Jr., he’s the homegrown hero Toronto craves. Naming his son after Alomar? It’s a subtle reminder: championships aren’t just rings; they’re stories passed down. As Bo wrapped his Live, he quipped, “Baseball’s taught me life’s full of curveballs – but with Alexis and Roberto on deck, I’m swinging for the fences.”
Will this sway Bo toward re-signing with the Jays? (Odds favor yes, per BetMGM at -200.) Or fuel a Hollywood ending in L.A.? One thing’s certain: 2026 will be epic, from nursery rhymes to no-hitters. Jays Nation, buckle up – the Bichette era just got a whole lot cuter. Congrats, Bo, Alexis, and mini-Roberto. You’ve got the whole diamond rooting for you.
