Month: July 2015

Earlier this year, Little League® Baseball and Softball announced a $4 million plan to help local Little League programs grow the game in their communities by providing financial assistance to these programs to ensure that all children have the opportunity to have a meaningful Little League experience. The cornerstone of the initiative is the new Little League Grow […]

In 1989, the Little League Challenger Division® was established to provide a Little League® experience to children with physical and intellectual challenges. In 2001, Little League gave two Challenger Division teams the opportunity to play a game at the Little League Baseball® World Series. On Saturday, Aug. 29, the 15th The Little League Baseball World […]

In 2014, Little League® Baseball and Softball celebrated its 75th Anniversary, and established the Carl E. Stotz Little League Community Award, to honor the organization’s founder and the lasting impact that local Little League programs have in communities around the world. This year, Little League is proud to recognize Boardman Community Little League from Boardman, […]

For the third time in the past four years, and second year in a row, Kitasuna Little League from Tokyo, Japan will represent the Japan Region at the Little League Baseball World Series. Kitasuna Little League defeated Hachioji Little League, also from Tokyo, on Monday, July 20, 20-3, winning its way to compete in South […]

For the 29th time in the 69-year history of the Little League Baseball®, a Little League team from Chinese Taipei will represent the Asia-Pacific Region in South Williamsport, Pa., this summer. Tung Yuan Little League defeated East Seoul Little League from Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, July 20, 3-2, winning its way to the 2015 […]

For the fourth time in the 69-year history of the Little League Baseball® Seguro Social Little League will be representing the Mexico Region in South Williamsport, Pa., this summer. Seguro Social Little League, located in Mexicali, Baja California, defeated Conno Hill Little League on Friday, July 17, 13-6, winning its way to the 2015 Little […]

For the second time in the 69-year history of the Little League Baseball®, Cardenales Little League from Barquisimeto, Venezuela will be representing the Latin American Region in South Williamsport, Pa., this summer. Cardenales Little League defeated Activo 20-30 Little League from Santiago, Panama, on Saturday, July 18, 5-0, winning its way to the 2015 Little […]

On July 15, 2014, the Taney Youth Baseball Association Little League team was competing in the Pennsylvania Section 8 Little League Baseball tournament, with the hopes of advancing to the state tournament. One year later, on July 15, 2015, their starting pitcher, Mo’ne Davis, accepted the award for Best Breakthrough Athlete at the ESPYs. Ms. […]

There have been 45 people who have played in the Little League Baseball® World Series and advanced to the Major League level. Only one of them has won the MLB Home Run Derby – Todd Frazier. Competing on his home field in Cincinnati, with his older brother Charlie serving as his pitcher, Frazier used his […]

Overnight baseball camp at the home of Little League® is quite the experience. Little Leaguers® come from all around the world to learn baseball fundamentals, sharpen skills, make new friends, and enjoy a wide range of fun recreational activities. In the first week-long session, Little League International in Williamsport, Pa. welcomed 31 children from the […]