Venezuela Baseball League News

He's among the best behind the dish in the big leagues right now, but Royals' catcher Salvador Pérez still looks up to his in-state counterpart.

Hall of Famers don't investigate rookies or prospects very often. But when Robbie Alomar heard the buzz about Gleyber Torres, he had to see the kid for himself.

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

After their wedding plans were rained and snowed out, the schedule finally worked for Willson Contreras to get married last week in Chicago.

He's been to the top of the mountain and been humbled by injuries. Now a veteran outfielder on a team that's getting younger, Carlos Gonzalez has emerged as a leader.

The promising young pitcher struggled to make it in the majors, but the crisis in Venezuela presented challenges he couldn't overcome.

El Profe looks back at Spring Training memories - and Andres Galarraga - playing an important part of his personal relationship with the game.

Before Miggy, there was Tony Armas, the first Venezuelan to lead the league in home runs. A folk hero, they dropped his name in the lyrics of hit songs.

Vizquel's game at shortstop was pure genius. And he remains an artist off the field, painting and collecting works full of energy and bright colors.

Jesús Lezama, is a lifelong fan of Leones del Caracas in the Venezuelan winter league, dating back to the team's founding 75 years ago.

From 2004 to 2008, no pitcher was better. But injuries diminished Santana's brilliance. Two Cy Young Awards and a no-no may not be enough.

A World Series hero in Chicago and the second-winningest Venezuelan pitcher in MLB history, García is bedazzling batters this winter at age 41.