VIDEOS
From Javier Baéz to José Altuve, La Vida Baseball videos interview the best and brightest in Major League Baseball and beyond.
Vladimir Guerrero’s life from Don Gregorio to Cooperstown – in video
Dreaming of opportunity
Diamond Diplomacy: Baseball as a foundation for understanding
Jean Fruth visits with Vera Clemente: “She is the story of Roberto Clemente”
MLB on the World Cup bandwagon
The Book of Ozzie: An Inside Look at the Outsider
Videos
Philadelphia’s Compadres: Part II
Three players came together in the Phillies' organization and became compadres. In the second of four parts, Maikel Franco, Héctor Neris and Luis García discuss music.
5 Things We Learned From David Peralta
Over the last year, La Vida Baseball has had the opportunity to speak with Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta on a number of occasions. He tells great stories about coming from Venezuela, his long journey to the big leagues, and his family. Her
Philadelphia’s Compadres: Part I
Three players came together in the Phillies' organization and became compadres. In the first of four parts, we learn how close Maikel Franco, Héctor Neris and Luis García have become.
Danny Quiles, The Houston Astros Barber
Danny Quiles isn't a household name for fans of the Houston Astros, but his barbershop has become an importnat part of the team's success.
Meet Al Pedrique, the scout who lied about José Altuve’s height
When Al Pedrique handed in his scouting report, GM Tim Purpura asked, ‘Is this guy who is 5-7 the same guy who was 5-4 two weeks ago?’"
The Baseball Chaplain
If Latino players make it to the major leagues, who is there to guide them during their time in the U.S.? To attend their spiritual needs? The baseball chaplain.
2018 Opening Day: Molina milestones and a sterling Severino
A season-long ‘Copa’ for Minor League Baseball
Oakland’s Jesús Luzardo throws hard — with a heart of gold
Pancho Coimbre: Clemente mentor and underappreciated legend
Arte Moreno: First Latino owner with a Latino player in the HOF
Giving Back: Elvis Andrus
Editor’s Choice: My Clemente
Roberto Clemente touched so many people in so many ways that almost everyone seems to have a 'My Clemente' story. Here are our favorites from 2017.
Giving Back: José Abreu
Wanting to give back, José Abreu started Abreu's Amigos to help special needs kids develop their social skills by attending games and interacting with players.
Editor’s Choice: Stories From Inside the HOF
'Stories from Inside the HOF' are vignettes about artifacts in Cooperstown's collection. Here are our favorites from 2017, including The Great One's scouting report.
Giving Back: Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols reached 600 home runs this year, but the stat that makes him smile the brightest is 125, the number of events the Pujols Family Foundation runs annually.
Boston’s best home plate
Restauranteur Héctor Piña brings together the ingredients of baseball and life to help Dominicans and other Latinos find home on a plate.
El Profe: How Luis González Broke My Heart
El Profe's chance encounter with Luis González's mother revived painful memories of the 2001 World Series, which the Yankees lost in Game 7.