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Little League® International Launches Text to Give Campaign to Help Support its Tournament Experience and Disaster Relief Efforts

A “Full-Count Conversation” on the Recruitment and Retention of Umpires

Volunteerism is at the core of the Little League® program, but beyond the need for coaches and managers, it’s the recruitment of new umpires and retaining umpires from previous seasons […]

Nearly 100 Umpires Selected to Serve at 2026 Little League® World Series Events

Nearly 100 dedicated Little League® umpires have received the call that hundreds of thousands only dream of, earning the honor to be selected to umpire at one of the seven Little League World Series Tournaments […]

Umpires Set for the 2026 Little League® Baseball and Softball Central Region Tournaments

Little League® International has announced the umpires who will volunteer their time at each of the Central Region tournaments across all divisions in 2026.  *Designates Crew Chiefs  Little League Baseball® – Whitestown, Ind.  Larry Babcock – Valparaiso, […]

Umpires Set for the 2026 Little League® Baseball and Softball East Region Tournaments

Little League® International has announced the umpires who will volunteer their time at each of the East Region tournaments across all divisions in 2026.   *Designates Crew Chiefs  Little League Baseball® – Bristol, Conn.  *Darrin Besescheck – Shelton, Conn.   […]

Umpires Set for the 2026 Little League® Baseball and Softball Southeast Region Tournaments

Little League® International has announced the umpires who will volunteer their time at each of the Southeast Region tournaments across all divisions in 2026.   Little League Baseball® – Warner Robins, Ga.  Todd Boyd – Greenville, N.C.  […]

Umpires Set for the 2026 Little League® Baseball and Softball Southwest Region Tournaments

Little League® International has announced the umpires who will volunteer their time at each of the Southwest Region Tournaments across all divisions in 2026.   *Designates Crew Chiefs  Little League Baseball® – Waco, Texas  Mark Brown – Santa […]

Umpires Set for the 2026 Little League® Baseball and Softball West Region Tournaments

Little League® International has announced the umpires who will volunteer their time at each of the West Region Tournaments across all divisions in 2026.   *Designates Crew Chief  Little League Baseball® – San Bernardino, Calif.  Rick Alleman – […]

“Parenting is Not a Spectator Sport,” by Little League® Parent, George Springer Jr.

As told to Little League® International  Every single day, we interact with individuals who might leave the biggest impact on our lives, without them even realizing it. Growing up, there […]

Six Innings with Naomi Ryan, USA Baseball Women’s National Team Athlete

  For Naomi Ryan, who made her debut on the USA Baseball Women’s National Team in 2023, baseball has not only served as a way for her to connect with her […]

Umpiring His Way to The Big Leagues: The Story of MLB Umpire Alan Porter

Every Little Leaguer® who picks up a baseball bat or glove for the first time dreams of one day making it to the biggest stage in professional baseball – the Major League Baseball (MLB) […]