Little Leaguer - August

Little League International mourns the passing of one of its greatest friends, Howard Paster.

A five-year study found that the primary cause of arm injuries in youth baseball players was overuse; no increased risk of arm injury was due to breaking pitches.

The Little League Baseball and Softball International Tournament will feature 69 televised games throughout the month of August.

Karen Smith is just one of several million moms around the world, but she may be the epitome of the Little League mom.

Mike and Joycelyn Victorino, parents of Philadelphia Phillies' outfielder Shane Victorino, will be honored as the 2011 recipients of the George and Barbara Bush Little League Parents of the Year Award.

Kerry Cobb has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 Howard and Gail Paster Little League Urban Initiative Volunteer of the Year.

Thomas Taycher has been selected as recipient of the 2011 Little League' Challenger Award.

Image Entertainment has released on DVD and Blu-ray, The Perfect Game, a moving tale of "the little giants" who became the first international team to win the Little League Baseball World Series.

More than 50 pieces of professional football history comprise "Diamonds to Gridirons: Little Leaguers in the NFL." The exhibition will be unveiled June 18 as part of the museum's open house on the same day.

A pin specially-designed for the Little League Baseball World Series will benefit the Relay for Life Team at Little League International in South Williamsport, Pa.