May - August
Print- Discipline, Confidence, Execution Lead Japan to 2010 LLB World Series TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 29, 2010) - Edogawa Minami Little League from Tokyo, Japan, became the First International Region Champion to win the Little League Baseball World Series in the past six years, by defeating Waipio Little League from Wiapahu, Hawaii, 4-1, in front of a Sunday afternoon crowd of 29,812 at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa.
- A World of SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 29, 2010) - The 64th Little League Baseball World Series came to an end on Sunday, Aug. 29, in South Williamsport, Pa., capping another wonderful Little League summer. Now it’s time to look back on all seven World Series tournaments in 2010.
- Just Another Two Teams, Not Just Another GameSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 29, 2010) – More than 30 games have been played at this year’s Little League World Series in South Williamsport. All but one have been nationally televised, but that doesn’t mean the one game went unnoticed.
- Schedule for 2010 Little League Baseball World Series (Updated Aug. 28, 9 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time)SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 28, 2010) – The final day of games at the 64th Little League Baseball World Series is set, with the Third-Place Game preceding the World Championship Game at Howard J. Lamade Stadium. Game times are 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- The Greatest UncleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 26, 2010) – In the midst of its signature yearly tournament, Little League lost one of its dearest volunteers.
- NASA Exploration Experience on Display During the 2010 Little League World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 12, 2010) – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Exploration Experience is an interactive traveling exhibit that takes visitors on a visual journey through the past, present and future of exploration. The exhibit uses 3-D imagery and the latest video technology to immerse visitors into the presentation. This exhibit will be on display at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum, along with another NASA exhibit inside the museum, during the Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Aug. 20-29.
- All U.S. Little League Softball Tournaments to be Played at Regional Headquarters Starting 2011SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 27, 2010) – All five of the U.S. regional tournaments in the Little League Softball Division will now be played at the regional centers, it was announced today by Patrick Wilson, Vice President of Operations for Little League Baseball and Softball.
- Warner Robins American Little League Repeats as Little League Softball World Series ChampionsPORTLAND, Ore. (Aug. 18, 2010) – A four-run first inning and a three-run fifth frame set Warner Robins (Ga.) American Little League (WRALL) on its way to a Little League Softball World Series repeat, defeating Burbank (Calif.) Little League, 8-6, at Alpenrose Stadium on Portland, Ore.
- WRAK Radio AM 1400 to Receive Howard Hartman Little League Friendship AwardSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 29, 2010) – For more than five decades, WRAK AM 1400 in Williamsport has broadcast the Little League Baseball World Series to the world over the radio. Bill Byham, who is celebrating his 50th World Series and broadcast partners Ken Sawyer and Gary Chrisman, along with WRAK General Manager Jim Dabney will accept the 2010 Howard Hartman Little League Friendship Award on behalf of WRAK during the 64th Little League Baseball World Series.
- All Teams are in for 2010 / 64th Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 17, 2010) – All 16 teams are now at the Little League International complex, settling into their new temporary home at Dr. Creighton Hale International Grove, where they can escape from the whirlwind of activity over the next 12 days.
- Little League International Mourns the Passing of Former Nevada District 1 Little League District Administrator MaryAnn RedinbaughSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (Aug. 17, 2010) - Little League International mourns the passing of MaryAnn Redinbaugh, former Nevada District 1 Administrator.
- Bulletin: 2010 Little League Baseball World Series Day 4 Games Scheduled to Begin at NoonSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa (Aug. 23, 2010) - Day four (4) of the 2010 Little League Baseball World Series is scheduled to begin with games starting at noon today.
- ESPN Announcers For Little League World Series AnnouncedSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 17, 2010) – ESPN and its family of networks, which will televise every game of the 64th Little League Baseball World Series, today released its announcing teams for the telecasts.
- Last Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Goes To Toms River (N.J.) National Little League After Winning Mid-Atlantic TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 16, 2010) – The offenses took their turns in the early going, but Toms River (N.J.) National Little League right-hander Jeff Ciervo settled down in the middle innings, against Council Rock Newtown Little League from Newtown, Pa., leading his team to an 8-5 victory in the championship game of the Little League Baseball Mid-Atlantic Region title game. With the victory, the Toms River National Little League squad earned the final berth in the Little League Baseball World Series, which gets underway Friday.
- Waipio Little League From Waipahu, Hawaii, Earns Third Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing West TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 15, 2010) – Noah Shackles pitched his second complete game of West Region Little League Baseball Tournament and Waipio Little League from Waipahu, Hawaii scored all the runs it needed in a four-run fourth inning winning the championship game, 4-1, over Ocean View Little League from Huntington Beach, Calif. this evening. The game was played at Houghton Stadium in San Bernardino, Calif. at Little League’s Western Region Headquarters Complex.
- 2010 Little League Photo Contest Award Winners SelectedSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 16, 2010) – Ray Ambler’s photo of umpire and coach Jacob Cuccia and his first Tee Ball team has been voted as the winner of the 2010 Little League Baseball and Softball photo contest. Mr. Ambler is a volunteer from the Arroyo Grande (Calif.) Valley Little League.
- Auburn (Wash.) Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Northwest TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 14, 2010) – A pair of Auburn (Wash.) Little League pitchers limited North Boise (Idaho) Little League to one hit in leading their team to a 13-3, four-inning victory this evening in the Northwest Region Tournament held in San Bernardino, Calif. With the win, the West Region Champions earn a spot in the Little League Baseball World Series.
- West Side Little League from Hamilton, Ohio Earns Fourth Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Great Lakes TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 14, 2010) – Cole Heflin threw a one-hitter with 11 strikeouts and was 3-for-3, highlighted by a solo home run, in a 4-0 victory for West Side American Little League from Hamilton, Ohio, over Moline (Ill.) National Little League Saturday evening at the Ruben F. Glick Little League Center’s Stokely Field in Indianapolis.
- Central Region Volunteer Headed to Peace CorpsINDIANAPOLIS, In. (Aug. 14, 2010) - Megan Cain is one of many Little League volunteers who give their time and expertise to the program every year. Megan has been volunteering with her family at the Little League Central Region Headquarters in Indianapolis for more than seven years.
- Fairfield (Conn.) Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing New England TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 14, 2010) – Fairfield (Conn.) American Little League right-hander Nick Nardone and Cumberland (R.I.) Little League righty Tyler Calabro hooked up in a old-fashioned pitchers dual in the championship game of the New England Region Tournament this evening. And, it turned out that one mistake was the difference in a 1-0 victory for the Fairfield American Little League squad sending them to the Little League Baseball World Series.
- Plymouth/New Hope (Minn.) Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Midwest TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 14, 2010) – Plymouth/New Hope (Minn.) Little League claimed the Midwest Region Championship, 8-3, over Rapid City, South Dakota’s Canyon Lake Little League Saturday at Stokely Field in Indianapolis.
- Little Mountain Little League From Vancouver, B.C. Earns Final International Berth in Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 14, 2010) – Little Mountain Little League from Vancouver, British Columbia dominated the six-team field in the Canada Region Little League Baseball Tournament completed today in Ancaster, Ontario. The team from Vancouver earned the final spot on the International side of the Little League Baseball World Series bracket with a 13-1, four-inning victory over the host team, Ancaster Township Little League.
- Northside Suburban Little League from San Antonio, Texas, Takes Senior League Softball World Series ChampionshipLOWER SUSSEX, Del. (Aug. 14, 2010) – Henessey Soto battled Vittoria Adams for six innings, but an Adams throwing error in the seventh inning opened the door just enough for Northside Suburban Little League from San Antonio, Texas, to post the eventual winning runs in a 3-1 win over Haverstraw, N.Y., Little League in the Senior League Softball World Series Championship game played Saturday at Bruce Layton Field on Lower Sussex, Del.
- Columbus (Ga.) Northern Little League Wins Southeastern Region Title, Advances to Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2010) – Jacob Pate came within one out of a complete game and Kobie Buglioli had a pair of doubles and three RBI powering Columbus (Ga.) Northern Little League to the Southeast Region Little League Baseball title with a 9-2 victory over Viera/Suntree Little League from Melbourne, Fla. With the victory Columbus Northern Little League earned one of the 16 spots in the Little League Baseball World Series.
- Pearland Little League From Texas Earns First Trip to Little League Baseball World Series, Capturing Southwest TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 12, 2010) – Pearland (Texas) Little League became the first team from the United States to qualify for the 2010 Little League Baseball World Series, defeating Eagle Pass (Texas) Little League, 5-3, to win the Southwest Region Championship played at the George W. Bush Little League Leadership Training Center in Waco, Texas.
- 2010 Little League Award WinnersSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 26, 2010) – Little League International annually recognizes several current and former Little League volunteers during the Little League Awards breakfast, which is held in Williamsport during the Little League Baseball World Series. Participation in the Awards Program helps demonstrate the benefits and values of volunteerism, family and sportsmanship.
- Kyle Petty, Former NASCAR Driver and Owner, to be Enshrined in Little League Museum Hall of ExcellenceSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 12, 2010) – The name “Petty” is synonymous with auto racing in America and is arguably the most recognizable name in the sport.
- Michigan District 9 Powers to Fourth Big League Softball World Series Title in Eight YearsKALAMAZOO, Mich. (Aug. 11, 2010) – Liz Hamming hit a two-run, walk-off home run over the left-center field fence, her second homer of the night for Michigan District 9 from Grand Rapids. The Central Region Champions won their fourth Big League Softball World Series Championship in eight years, 14-4 in six innings over City of Manila (Philippines) Little League Wednesday night at Vanderberg Park in Kalamazoo, Mich.
- Eric Hill Named to Marketing Position with Little League InternationalSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2010) – Eric Hill has been named Director of Licensing for Little League Baseball and Softball, it was announced today by Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and Chief Executive Officer.
- Little League Baseball and Softball Partners With Pointstreak Sports Technologies for World Series Scoring TechnologySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2010) – Pointstreak Sports Technologies and Little League International are pleased to announce they have reached a service agreement which will see Pointstreak providing real-time scoring, official statistics and administration services for the 2010 Little League Baseball World Series. The 64th World Series will be played Aug. 20-29 in Williamsport, Pa.
- Former Major League Pitcher Ron Darling to Receive 2010 Bill Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate AwardSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2010) – During a 13-year Major League Baseball career, Ron Darling was an all-star, a Gold Glove winner and World Series champion. Currently a baseball analyst for SportsNet New York (SNY) and Turner Sports’ coverage of Major League Baseball, Mr. Darling will be presented the 2010 William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award on Saturday, Aug. 28, prior to the United States Championship Game of the 64th Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.
- Four Children in Little League Urban Initiative Leagues Receive Scholarships to Little League Baseball CampSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 4, 2010) – This summer, four children from leagues chartered through the Little League Urban Initiative, represented the inaugural class in Little League Urban Initiative Baseball Scholarship program.
- Puerto Rico Claims Its Third Big League Baseball World Series Championship, Defeats California District 13, 3-2EASLEY, S.C. (Aug. 4, 2010) – Thousand Oaks, Calif., made its fifth trip to the Big League Baseball World Series in seven years, but the team from Puerto Rico District 1 was not impressed, defeating the California District 13 representative, 3-2, at J.B. “Red” Owens Complex in Easley, S.C., Wednesday night.
- Message of Success from NCAA College Softball Coaching Legend Sue Enquist … Prepare, Love, Honor the GamePORTLAND, Ore., (Aug. 3, 2010) – Sue Enquist has won more collegiate national championships than anyone in the history of softball. She was the first softball All-American, National Champion and Hall of Famer from the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA), but her love of game all begin with her experiences in Little League.
- Several Events to Take Place at Little League Museum During The Little League Baseball 2010 World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2010) – An astronaut, a space exhibition and authors will provide the excitement at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum during the Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.
- Video Replay to be Expanded at Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (August 2, 2010) – Video replays, used at the Little League Baseball World Series in 2008 for the first time by any baseball organization, will be expanded at this year's Series, it was announced today. The 64th annual tournament for 11-12-year-olds is scheduled for Aug. 20-29, the culmination of more than 16,000 games played worldwide to determine the World Champion.
- Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) Little League Returns to Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Europe TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (August 3, 2010) – Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) American Little League from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, will make its second successive trip to the Little League Baseball World Series after capturing the Europe Region Tournament today. KMC American Little League was a 4-0 winner over Fruili Venezia Giulia Little League from Friuli, Italy, in the championship game.
- The Baseball Factory to Conduct First Little League Baseball World Series Experience Camps This MonthSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (Aug. 1, 2010) - The Baseball Factory, the exclusive and official Player Development Partner of Little League, is hosting the first Little League Baseball World Series Experience Camps this August in Williamsport, home of the Little League Baseball World Series.
- Little League International Enhances Child Protection Program, Partners with Family Trusted Child IDSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 27, 2010) -- Little League Baseball and Softball is teaming up with Family Trusted Child ID on a new child-safety program that all local Little Leagues nationwide can use as part of their fund raising efforts.
- Red Rock Little League in Las Vegas is 2010 ASAP WinnerSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (August 4, 2010) – One of the major considerations in every decision made by Little League Baseball and Softball is the safety of the players, coaches and volunteers in the program. In 1995, ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) was established to encourage local leagues to formulate a safety program that could be used as their guideline.
- More Games of the Little League International Tournament to be Televised This SummerSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 23, 2010) – As many as 71 games of the Little League Baseball and Softball International Tournament will be televised throughout the month of August. ESPN and its family of networks, ABC, and the New England Sports Network (NESN) will provide the live coverage.
- Chitre Little League from Chitre, Panama Earns First Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Latin America TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 31, 2010) – Chitre Little League from Chitre, Panama,won all five of its games in the Latin America Little League Baseball Region Tournament, including an 8-2 decision today over Falcon Little League from Cartagena, Colombia in the championship game, to capture the sixth berth in the Little League Baseball World Series.
- NASA Astronaut Col. Terry Virts to Take Part in Little League Baseball World Series EventsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 30, 2010) – U.S. Air Force Col. Terry Virts, an astronaut and Little League coach who piloted the Space Shuttle Endeavour on a trip to the International Space Station earlier this year, will be a special guest at this year’s Little League Baseball World Series.
- Oriente Little League from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas Earns First Trip to Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Mexico TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 29, 2010) – Oriente Little League from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas won twice today in the Little League Baseball Mexico Region Tournament to capture the league’s first berth in the Little League Baseball World Series. Oriente defeated Satellite Little League from Juarez, Chihuahua, 3-1, in the championship game.
- A Rock of Commitment: For 33 Years of Service to Little League, Georgia District 6 Administrator Ralph Herndon Honored with MonumentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 27, 2010) – Ralph Herndon’s Little League story begins like most. Motivated by the drive to volunteer and “do his part,” Mr. Herndon’s first Little League experiences came as manager of his son Ralph’s team, but after 33 years, and with retirement from the program in sight, he will tell you that his No. 1 reason for staying involved is he loves working for the kids.
- Arabian American Little League from Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Earns 17th Trip to Little League Baseball World Series Capturing MEA TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 24, 2010) – The Arabian American Little League squad from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia captured a berth in the Little League Baseball World Series for the 11th consecutive year by virtue of winning the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Region Tournament today. They posted a 12-0 victory over Kuwait Little League from Kuwait City, Kuwait, in the championship game to earn the league’s 17th trip to the World Series.
- Little League Challenger Division Players Participate In MLB All-Star Weekend EventsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (July 21, 2010) – East Anaheim American Little League was invited to participate in the 2010 Challenger Champions Game at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., as part of the Major League Baseball All-Star Week festivities.
- Four Little Leaguers Earn Urban Initiative Baseball Camp ScholarshipSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 21, 2010) – Four Little Leaguers have been selected as the 2010 recipients of the Urban Initiative Baseball Camp Scholarship. As the recipient of the scholarship, they will receive round trip transportation and free tuition to the Little League Summer Baseball Camp in South Williamsport, Pa.
- Little League International Mourns the Passing of SloaneVision Unlimited Founder Lois SloaneSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (July 20, 2010) – Lois Sloan, whose company, SloaneVision Unlimited, is the licensing agent for Little League Baseball and Softball, has passed away. She was 73.
- Mark Muench Is Little League's 2010 Challenger Award WinnerSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 21, 2010) – Just like many of the children in Little League Baseball and Softball's Challenger Division, Mark Muench's perseverance gets him through to the next day. It is probably appropriate the Little League program and Mr. Muench found each other, although the union almost never happened.
- Former Little League Baseball World Series Champion, Fu-Hsing Little League from Chinese Taipei, Returns after Capturing Asia-Pacific RegionSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 15, 2010) – Fu-Hsing Little League from Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei scored runs in each of the first three innings and pitcher Wei-Chih Chen did the rest tossing a five-inning, no-hitter helping them to the Asia-Pacific Region Championship with a 10-0 win over at team from the Philippines earlier today.
- Bill Haley Recognized by Little League as 2010 Howard and Gail Paster Urban Initiative Volunteer of the YearSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 15, 2010) – One of the reasons Little League Baseball and Softball has become the most recognized youth sports organization in the world, is the fact one member of a family gets involved, and eventually it becomes something the whole family is involved in, sometimes covering generations. This willingness of people to volunteer their time and efforts is the foundation of the Little League organization.
- Mike Messick Named 2010 Little League Volunteer of the YearSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 15, 2010) – The dictionary meaning of the word volunteer is “a person who performs a service willingly and without pay.” The 2010 recipient of the Little League Volunteer of the Year Award, Mike Messick, has satisfied the meaning of the word and then some.
- Setting the Field: Region Champions Are Currently Qualifying for Each of Little League's Eight 2010 World Series TournamentsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 19, 2010) – Each summer, Little League Baseball and Softball culminates its tournament season with eight World Series played at different locations throughout the United States. Teams from various regions have already qualified with several more to punch their tickets in the coming days and weeks.
- SUBWAY Opens Annual Baseball DeSIGNS Tour with Little League Appreciation Game in Los AngelesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 16, 2010) – At its National Little League Appreciation Game in Southern California SUBWAY®, the official restaurant of Little League Baseball and Softball, threw out the first pitch for the second annual SUBWAY® Baseball DeSIGNS tour.
- Little League Partners with Family Trusted Child ID On Nationwide Child Safety ProgramSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa, (July 7, 2010) -- Little League Baseball and Softball is teaming up with Family Trusted Child ID on a new child-safety program that all local Little Leagues nationwide can use as part of their fundraising efforts.
- Jose M. Rodriguez Little League Wins Caribbean Region Title Earning Spot in 2010 Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 10, 2010) – Jose M. Rodriguez Little League from Manati, Puerto Rico earned its first berth in the Little League Baseball World Series with an 8-2 victory over Aruba North Little League from Santa Cruz, Aruba, today. The second team to earn a berth in the World Series captured the 10-team Caribbean Region Tournament played in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
- SUBWAY® Restaurants Kick Off ‘Baseball DeSIGNS’ Tour With National Little League Baseball Appreciation GameSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 22, 2010) – Through its partnership with Little League Baseball and Softball, SUBWAY® restaurants announced during National Little League Baseball Week, the second annual SUBWAY® Baseball DeSIGNS tour commencing with a National Little League Baseball Appreciation Game in Southern California on July 9. The tour will feature baseballs designed by Little Leaguers and autographed by celebrities that will be auctioned off to the public with the total proceeds benefiting the Little League Urban Initiative.
- Margie Sabathia-Lanier Selected as 2010 Little League Parent of the YearSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 12, 2010) – Every child depends on an adult figure to guide, mentor and assist them in their development. New York Yankee pitcher CC Sabathia's mom, Margie Sabathia-Lanier, played a large role in molding him into the person he is today, both on and off the field.
- First Berth in 2010 Little League Baseball World Series Goes to Edogawa Minami Little League From TokyoSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 10, 2010) – The Edogawa Minami Little League from Tokyo earned the first berth in the 2010 Little League Baseball World Series today with an 8-4 victory over the Aomori Hirosaki Little League from Aomori City. In capturing the 2010 Japan Region Tournament, which was held in Tokyo, the local Little League earns its second appearance in the World Series.
- California Little Leaguer Named 2010 Good Sport of the YearSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 6, 2010) – It's hard to find someone who has anything but positive comments when asked about Lake Forest, Calif., seventh-grader Cody McCoy. In fact, everyone from his family, to league personnel, to his friends, have nothing but good things to say when reflecting on the example he has set.
- Tyler Prewitt Selected as Little League's 2010 Mom of the YearSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 7, 2010) – The jobs a mother takes on in a Little League family are numerous. Making sure uniforms are clean, driving kids to practices and games and being a supportive fan are just a few of the duties moms across the country assume each summer.
- Inaugural Little League Urban Initiative State Jamborees Score Big with Players, Coaches, Local VolunteersSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 17, 2010) – For more than a decade, the Little League Urban Initiative has cultivated Little Leagues in metropolitan and urban neighborhoods throughout the United States to create opportunity for children to benefit from playing Little League. The Little League Urban Initiative State Jamborees are the latest evolution of this mission, and with each of the four events now complete the consensus from organizers is … Let’s do it again next year!
- Outfielder McCutcheon among Pittsburgh Pirates Featured in Display at Little League’s Peter J. McGovern MuseumSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 17, 2010) - Andrew McCutchen, center fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is considered by some to be on the road for superstardom. He is among the Major League Baseball players featured in the “Pittsburgh Pirates Pride” exhibit that opened this week at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport, Pa.
- Team Hosts a Key Component in the Experience of World Series TeamsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 17, 2010) – One of the key components in the Little League experience enjoyed by the 16 teams who earn their way to the Little League Baseball World Series is the role played by the team hosts or “uncles” and “aunts.”
- Little League International Mourns the Passing of Harold Frailey, Former Pennsylvania District 29 AdministratorHarold Frailey, who was the first Pennsylvania District 29 Administrator, passed away on Monday. He was 79. Mr. Frailey of Stroudsburg, Pa., was employed by the Lehigh Dairy Company for 40 years until his retirement in 1988.
- 2010 Little League Eastern Region Challenger Jamboree to be Webcast Live TodayThe 2010 Eastern Region Challenger Jamboree will be broadcast live today from 9:30 to 12:30 on Youth Sports Live, the offical webcast partner of Little League Baseball and Softball.
- 2010 Little League Baseball World Series Pairings, Schedule AnnouncedSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 17, 2010) – The countdown to the one of the summer’s most popular sporting events, the Little League Baseball World Series, began today with the announcement of the pairings and schedule by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball.
- New Little League Southeastern Region Headquarters DedicatedSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 12, 2010) – The final step in the transition of Little League Baseball and Softball’s Southeastern Region Headquarters to Warner Robins, Ga. took place today under perfect skies with the dedication of the new complex.
- Activision’s Little League World Series Baseball 2010 to Be Available Soon for Xbox 360, Playstation 3Santa MONICA, Calif., (June 1, 2010) – Activision Publishing announced recently that Little League World Series Baseball 2010, this year’s edition of the acclaimed hit baseball series, will be released this July for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Sony’s PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. This is the first time the perennially popular Little Leaguefranchise has been released for these gaming systems.
- More Than a Dozen Leagues Participate in Houston’s Little League Urban Initiative State JamboreeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 11, 2010) – Children in Texas, playing Little League through the Council of Houston Inner-City Little Leagues (CHILL), took part in the second of four Little League Urban Initiative State-wide Jamborees being held this summer.
- Little Leaguers Come Together for Sixth Annual Little League Western Region Challenger Division JamboreeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 3, 2010) – The Sixth Annual Western Region Challenger Jamboree was held recently at the Dublin (Calif.) Sports Complex.
- Little League International, Baseball Factory Hit Home Run with Inaugural Little League Experience
- Retired Army Gen. Tommy Franks to Take Part in Dedication of Little League’s New Southeastern Region HeadquartersSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 7, 2010) – Retired U.S. Army Gen. Tommy Franks will take part in the dedication ceremonies at Little League’s new Southeastern Region Headquarters in Warner Robins, Ga., on Saturday, June 12, it was announced today.
- First of Four State-Based Little League Urban Jamboree Events A Rousing SuccessSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT (May 29, 2010) – The first Little League Urban Initiative State Jamboree, sponsored by the Torii Hunter Project, was hosted by Belvedere Little League in Decatur, Ga., over Memorial Day weekend. Urban Initiative leagues from the state of Georgia and South Carolina visited the Atlanta suburb for the event held at Shoal Creek Park.
- Little League Urban Initiative Unveils New Little League Field in Richmond, Va.SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 27, 2010) – The Little League Urban Initiative and the City of Richmond (Va.) recently dedicated a new field for the North Richmond Little League.
- Fifth Annual 2010 World Challenger Jamboree Brings Smiles, Makes Memories for More Than 1,500 Little LeaguersSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 20, 2010) – The fifth annual Little League World Challenger Jamboree was recently held at the Azalea Little League Complex in Norfolk, Va.
- Council of Houston’s Inner-City Little Leagues Benefits from MLB’s Baseball Tomorrow FundSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 20, 2010) – The Council of Houston’s Inner-City Little Leagues (C.H.I.L.L.) accepted a $5,000 grant from Major League Baseball’s Baseball Tomorrow Fund during a ceremony prior to a recent Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park.
- Little League International Mourns the Passing of Former District Administrator Mike DeBartoloSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 24, 2010) - Little League International mourns the recent passing of Mike DeBartolo, former New Jersey District 6 Administrator. He was 63.
- Little League Museum to Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel and their Family This SummerSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 24, 2010) – Little League’s Peter J. McGovern Museum will be one of many museums across the county offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families this summer as part of an initiative by Blue Star Museums. More than 600 museums are taking part in the initiative that will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
- NASA Exhibits Coming to Little League Baseball World Series – Ceremonial First Pitch to be in SpaceSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 13, 2010) – It is said that a baseball field has theoretically unlimited dimensions, with foul lines that extend to infinity. This August, at the 64th Little League Baseball World Series, fans will get a close look at another kind of infinity: space. It’s all thanks to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
- NHL’s Chris Drury Elected to Little League Foundation Board of TrusteesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 10, 2010) – Chris Drury, Captain of the National Hockey League’s New York Rangers, has become the first Little League Baseball World Series alumnus to be elected to the Little League Foundation Board of Trustees, it was announced today by foundation President Howard Paster.
- Little Leaguer Newsletter Takes on a New LookSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 12, 2010) – The Little Leaguer, Little League Baseball and Softball’s monthly electronic newsletter, has received a makeover compliments of the Graphics and Information Services Departments at Little League International.
- Little League’s 2010 Stotz Scholarship Winners AnnouncedSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 19, 2010) – Each spring Little League Baseball and Softball rewards high school scholars in the area with the Carl E. Stotz Little League Scholarship. The 10 recipients exemplify the same ideals as the founder of the world’s largest organized youth sports program: good citizenship, hard work, character, courage and loyalty.
- Dedication of Little League’s Southeastern Region Headquarters Set for June 12SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 4, 2010) – Since the groundbreaking for Little League’s Southeastern Region Headquarters in May of 2009, the excitement and anticipation has been building. That build-up will culminate with the dedication ceremony for the Warner Robins, Ga., facility on June 12. The ceremony will take place in the stadium at 10:30 a.m. (eastern U.S. time).
- Little League Graduate Receives Silver Star for Exceptional ValorAFGHANISTAN (May 3, 2010) - Andrew L. Bundermann, a graduate of Itasca Little League in Grand Rapids, Minn., and a U.S. Army First Lieutenant with Troop B, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Destroyer, has received a Silver Star for exceptional valor.
- Pitch In For Baseball Marks First Delivery of Baseball Equipment to IndiaSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 16, 2010) - Since 2005, Pitch In For Baseball has donated more than 120,000 pieces of equipment or uniforms to children in need. Those donations have impacted more than 70 countries worldwide and more than 250 communities around the United States.
- National Professional Fastpitch Championship Series Set for End of August; Jennie Finch to Retire at End of the SeasonLAKE CHARLES, La. (Aug. 16, 2010) —The 2010 National Pro Fastpitch Championship Series is set for Sulphur’s McMurry Park, in Louisiana, Aug. 25-29. The Series will feature the final games of softball great Jennie Finch, who has announced her retirement.
