Life in sports broadcasting often comes with high-pressure moments, but few fans realize the personal struggles some broadcasters endure just minutes before going on air.
Jared Sandler, 36, an on-field host for the Texas Rangers, recently shared the profound challenges he and his wife, Emily, 32, have faced in their journey to start a family.
Sandler revealed that on two separate occasions, he learned of miscarriages just moments before stepping into his professional role.
Despite the emotional weight, he collected himself and fulfilled his duties, demonstrating an extraordinary balance between personal grief and professional responsibility.
The Long Road of Loss
Over the past five years, Jared and Emily have endured the loss of ten potential children due to miscarriages, unexpected health complications, failed IVF treatments, and surrogacy setbacks.
The couple’s journey has been heartbreaking, yet Sandler credits his work as a broadcaster for providing him a small but crucial escape from the pain.
“The Rangers have always made it clear I wasn’t forced to work during these times,” Sandler explained.
“But I felt like it was my responsibility, and being on the field gave me a way to keep going.”
He also emphasized the importance of his wife and baseball in helping him find purpose amid sorrow.
“Emily and baseball saved me,” he said, “they gave me direction and a reason to push forward.”
Early Pregnancy Struggles
Their first pregnancy came in 2020, shortly after Major League Baseball resumed following a COVID-19 hiatus.
Tragically, it ended at just nine weeks due to chromosomal abnormalities affecting both the baby and Emily.
Determined to expand their family, the couple turned to IVF in January of the following year.
Six cycles were unsuccessful, one resulting in a seven-week pregnancy, and another attempt at twins ending in a nine-week miscarriage.
IVF proved not only emotionally taxing but financially burdensome, with cycles ranging from $12,000 to $25,000.
Even an attempt at surrogacy in 2023 ended in heartbreak.
The Loss of Remi
Later that year, Emily became pregnant naturally as the Rangers experienced their first successful World Series run.
At 14-and-a-half weeks, however, doctors discovered the baby had a heart condition.
The Sandlers lost their child that December. They named her Remi, finding comfort in the strength and resilience they saw in their little girl.
“She was a miracle,” Emily said, explaining how they chose her name from the letters R-E-M-I.
The couple kept Remi’s tiny footprints as a cherished memento, a symbol of the life they lost.
Navigating Grief Together
In the months following, both Emily and Jared struggled deeply.
Emily described herself as a “zombie,” staying in bed all day, unable to function or leave the house.
Jared mirrored her pain, avoiding social interactions and even media related to babies.
“The darkness was overwhelming,” he admitted.
“I couldn’t be around anything that reminded me of what we had lost.”
It wasn’t until Remi’s first birthday on December 12, 2024, that Emily began to feel a sense of relief.
Jared said her resilience motivated him to keep fighting for her and for their family.
He called Emily his best friend and praised her strength, highlighting that her courage wasn’t about avoiding despair but rising each day despite it.
Hope for the Future
The Sandlers’ perseverance has paid off. Emily is now expecting a child this spring.
She announced the pregnancy on Instagram on October 1, originally expecting twins—one naturally and one via surrogacy.
Unfortunately, the surrogate experienced a miscarriage.
Despite these setbacks, the couple remains hopeful and committed to welcoming a healthy child into their family.
“Since May 2020, my goals have been to be a dad, a great broadcaster, and a loving husband,” Sandler said.
“These dreams mean something different to me now than they did back then, but they are still my driving force.”
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