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Little League® Launches Female Initiative, Celebrates #GWG50 Campaign in 2024

Little League® International Remembers Former Southwest Region Director Michael Witherwax

Little League® International mourns the passing of Michael Witherwax, 77, a former Little League Southwest Region Director and volunteer umpire. Born in Denver, Colorado, Mr. Witherwax moved to Waco, Texas, […]

Little League® Finalizes #GWG50 Grants, Providing Nearly $240,000 in Community Support

After receiving nearly 200 applications, Little League® International is pleased to announce more than $229,000 in funding has been distributed to a total of 54 local Little League programs as […]

Little League® Remembers Jack Cole, Former W.V. District 8 Administrator and 1988 LLBWS Umpire

Little League® International mourns the passing of Edward J. Cole II, better known as “Jack,” a former West Virginia District 8 Administrator and 1988 Little League Baseball® World Series umpire, […]

Little Leaguers® to be Featured in Grassroots Baseball’s New Documentary and Book, See Her Be Her

As the Girls with Game 50 Celebration comes to a close, Little League® is excited to share that a variety of its players and alumni will be featured in the […]

“Dear Girls with Game” – Joy Reynolds McCoy

Dear Girls with Game, For every girl who has ever wondered — Am I good enough? Do I have the right looks? Am I smart enough? Do I have enough […]

Little League® Diamond Leader Discussion: Michael Umpierre

Growing up in a baseball family, Michael Umpierre hoped his passion for the game would be passed down to his children. Fortunately, his dreams became a reality when both his […]

Umpire Applications Open for the 2025 Little League® International Tournament

The application for umpires to request assignment at the 2025 Little League® International Tournament is officially open through the Umpire Registry, giving Little League umpires the opportunity to volunteer on […]

2024 Little League® Girls with Game Experience Brings Softball Fun and Training to Williamsport Community

For the third-straight year, the Little League® Girls with Game Experience brought the fun, excitement, and education of Little League and College Softball to the Williamsport Community at the home […]

Six Innings with Miami Marlins Director of Player Development, Rachel Balkovec

In the late 1860s, Louisa May Alcott, author of the popular novel Little Women, wanted to try her hand at genres she did not typically write, which turned out to […]

Little League® International Remembers Arizona District 5 Assistant District Administrator Steven Lefler

Little League® International mourns the passing of Steven Lefler, 73, Assistant District Administrator for Arizona District 5. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Lefler moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he […]