Category: General

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 […]

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) […]

Local League Best Practices for Connecting with Your Community

For many families and volunteers joining a Little League® program, finding that sense of community both on and off the field is a major benefit. One of the organization’s five core values, Community is […]

Staff Spotlight: Mary Ann Goetz

Growing up, I was not a standout athlete. In fact, most people might be surprised to learn that I was a cheerleader at one point. But one thing about me is that I have always loved […]

Little League Baseball® World Series and Lamade Stadium Named Recipients of 2026 SportsEvents Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards

Recognized for excellence and innovation in the amateur sports event industry, Howard J. Lamade Stadium and the Little League Baseball® World Series were named recipients of SportsEvents Magazine 2026 Readers’ […]

Evelyn Andrews Joins Little League® Team as Museum Coordinator and Archivist

Little League® International has announced Evelyn Andrews as its new Museum Coordinator and Archivist, effective February 17, 2026. Andrews previously worked in a part-time position for the World of Little League® Museum before earning the full-time position.  In 2022, Andrews began her […]

“Little League® is Where it All Started,” By Dusty Baker, Former MLB Manager

As told to Little League International  An Unforgettable Moment in the Big Leagues   In 2022, during a Spring Training game in Florida, I walked onto the field as the manager of the Houston Astros to meet for the plate […]