Welcome to Our Baseball Life, THE resource for professional baseball families.
Our Baseball Life was created from lived experience, not theory.
What began as a simple idea during a life transition has grown into a trusted resource and community for professional baseball families navigating one of the most unique lifestyles in sports.
Trades. Releases. New contracts. New cities. Constant change.
We understand this life because we’ve lived it
Meet Our Team
Meet Lory Ankiel | Founder
Our Baseball Life was founded in 2010 by Lory Ankiel.
Lory’s journey into professional baseball began in 2005 when her then boyfriend, Rick Ankiel, was pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals. Just weeks into their relationship, Rick made a rare career transition from pitcher to outfielder and Lory found herself thrown headfirst into the realities of baseball life.
By 2010, after experiencing marriage, relocations, and the uncertainty that comes with the game, Lory faced her first trade while newly pregnant and responsible for coordinating an entire cross-country move.
Like many baseball families, she had one overwhelming question:
"Where do I even start?"
That moment became the catalyst for Our Baseball Life.
Lory created the platform to serve as a centralized resource for players, wives, partners, and families facing trades, signings, and transitions offering practical tools, trusted recommendations, and a sense of connection in an often unpredictable world.
More than a decade later, Our Baseball Life continues to support baseball families at every stage of the journey.
Meet Paige Murphy | Partner
Paige Murphy joined Our Baseball Life in 2017, bringing with her years of firsthand experience inside professional baseball.
Having spent much of her adult life navigating the realities of the sport, from Minor League cities to Major League moves, Paige understands the emotional and logistical challenges that come with baseball’s ever-changing landscape.
Through the years, baseball became more than a career backdrop. It shaped lifelong friendships, unforgettable experiences, and a deep appreciation for the strength and resilience of baseball families.
Today, Paige remains passionate about supporting the community that played such a meaningful role in her life. Her perspective, empathy, and authenticity continue to resonate with women and families navigating similar transitions.
Why Our Baseball Life Exists
Professional baseball is exciting, rewarding, and deeply challenging — often all at once.
Behind every player is a family managing relocations, career uncertainty, schedules, schools, housing, logistics, and identity shifts that few outside the sport truly understand.
Our Baseball Life exists to make that journey easier.
Through our Resource Guide and community, we aim to provide:
• Practical relocation support
• Trusted recommendations
• Insider insights
• A sense of connection and belonging
Because no one should have to figure out baseball life alone.
Welcome to the Community
Whether you are new to professional baseball or years into the journey, you are in the right place.
Welcome to Our Baseball Life.