Author: Mike Weslosky

Updated Guidance on Patches for 2021 Tournament Play

Dear District and League Officials, As we are preparing for the Little League® International Tournament to begin in communities throughout the United States, the Little League International Tournament Committee has […]

Important Safety Notice from Easton Regarding BLACK MAGIC 2.0 Catcher’s Helmets

On Friday, April 9, 2021, Little League and other youth baseball organizations, were informed that the Easton issued an important consumer SAFETY Notice regarding their BLACK MAGIC 2.0 catcher’s helmets […]

Little League® International Celebrates Black History Month

Little League® joins the world in celebrating Black History Month in February as it celebrates the achievements of its players, volunteers, and communities while inspiring future generations of Little Leaguers® […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of Reuben B. Hill, former Florida District 7 Administrator and a past member of the Little League International Board of Directors. He was 87. […]

Little League® International Pays Its Respects to Major League Baseball Icon Tommy Lasorda

Little League® International remembers the life and legacy of Tommy Lasorda, the incomparable former manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was 93. Mr. Lasorda spent 67 years in the […]

Little League® International Restructures Operations Department to Strategically Support Volunteers and Communities

Nina Johnson-Pitt named Senior Strategy Executive, Dan Velte Named Senior Operations Executive In November 2020, the Little League® International Board of Directors began implementing a plan to evaluate and strengthen […]

What is Little League®? Beloved Game Show Host Coaches His Son in This Youth Baseball Program

For nearly four decades, people all around the world synonymously linked Alex Trebek to his iconic role as the host of Jeopardy! However, for KOST radio host, Mark Wallengren, it […]

Little League® International Announces New Organizational Structure

Patrick W. Wilson Named Chief Operating Officer In September 2019, the Little League® International Board of Directors approved the commissioning of a plan to evaluate and strengthen the organizational structure […]

A Letter from Hugh E. Tanner, Little League® International Board of Directors Chairman

Reflecting on 2020 is a bit like looking into a broken mirror. Thinking back to the end of 2019, we were embarking on one of the most exciting moments in […]

International Rotation Set for 2022 Little League Baseball® World Series Expansion Teams; Dates Announced for 2023 LLWS Events

During the annual fall meeting of the Little League® International Board of Directors, the first two international expansion teams who will earn direct entry to the 2022 Little League Baseball® […]