BASEBALL LEGENDS
The Hall of Famers and those who set the bar high and inspired us to play the game. La Vida Baseball Legends Archives - La Vida Baseball
10 Things You Should Know About Fernando Valenzuela
Tony Oliva Connects Generations of Stars For Growing Latino Fan Base in Twin Cities
On the third anniversary of José Fernández’s passing, the Marlins’ barber remembers his friend
Eduardo Pérez Breaks Down a Roberto Clemente Scouting Report
Legends, All-Stars and Hall of Famers Share Their Clemente Stories
Perrotto: Clemente would be better understood today
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What Roberto Clemente Means To Pedro Martínez
Panama Legend Sanguillén Still Brings Pirates Fans Joy
An intimate hour with The Great One’s plaque moves all
National Radio Day: Jaime Jarrín’s 61 years of Dodgers baseball
Chronicling lefty stars on Left Handers Day
International Left Handers Day at La Vida Baseball
José Cruz Embodies Best of Houston
HOUSTON – In many ways, Suite 5 at Minute Maid Park felt like a happy hour for a Who’s Who of Houston’s vibrant Latino community on Sunday afternoon. Some of the Bayou City’s civic, judicial, business and political leaders, past and present, were enjoying
Martinez, Rivera signal continued evolution of Baseball Hall of Fame
The flags of Panama and Puerto Rico were held aloft and waved vigorously whenever the names of Mariano Rivera or Edgar Martinez were mentioned two weeks ago at the Clark Sports Center. Chants of “Mariano” and “Edgar” would ring out from the crowd. For the
Mi Gente: Martinez speaks to family, Puerto Rico
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – After 10 years on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, Edgar Martinez wasted no time turning his attention to his gente, his people, during his induction speech Sunday afternoon. The legendary designated hitter long ago settled into the P
Rivera honors family, native Panama
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – As he reached the final stages of his induction speech, Mariano Rivera’s voice rose a few octaves and his pace grew quicker. He was in his element, delivering most of the final pitch of his speech in his native language, making himself
Fans celebrate Rivera, Martinez inductions
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – With a large Puerto Rican flag flying a few feet away, Luis and Maritza Balmaceda waved their miniature Panamanian flags while a gentleman nearby wore a large Panamanian flag as a cape. Panamanian and Puerto Rican flags dotted the crow
Rivera, Martinez eager to honor family
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – For much of their careers, Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and Mariners icon Edgar Martinez were defined by their excellence on the diamond as much as their devotion to their families and helping others in the community. The Panamanian
Rivera still flashes greatness on way to Cooperstown
NEW YORK – For one riveting moment Mariano Rivera had everyone in the ballpark believing it was 1998 and not the 2019 Old Timers Day in the Bronx. He was standing on the mound for a mock showdown with former teammate Paul O’Neill, part of a glorified comp
All-Time Latino All-Star Team
The game’s greatest stars will be on display in Cleveland on Tuesday at the 2019 All-Star Game. For some young stars like Javier Báez and Willson Contreras, starting for a second consecutive year gets people thinking about their place in the history of th
El Presidente enjoys return to Cleveland
Dennis Martínez spoke from his heart when given the chance to offer guidance to the future stars of the game.
Remembering Mike García, Cleveland’s original Latino All-Star pitcher
Mike “Big Bear” García, Cleveland Indians' big righthander, was the original Latino All-Star pitcher who pitched in the early days of baseball integration.
Luis Tiant, his father and a historic first pitch
The two Luis Tiants standing on Fenway Park pitcher’s mound on August 26, 1975, quickly comes to mind when thinking about baseball and fathers. The image of son holding father’s jacket, ready to start the game. Father soaking in the moment as he hurls a p
The next chapter for Carlos Beltrán
Carlos Beltrán had just put the finishing touches on a breathtaking 20-year career, which ended on a crescendo that others could only dream about: a 2017 world championship with the Astros that stood alongside his 435 home runs, 2,725 hits and three Gold