LOS ANGELES -- 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.

Throughout his career, Valenzuela was a six-time All-Star and racked up over 2,000 strikeouts, playing a crucial role in the Dodgers’ 1981 World Series title. His journey didn’t stop in L.A ...