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

Little League Softball® Continues to Grow as it Celebrates 50 Years

For the past 50 years, the Little League Softball® program has provided girls an opportunity to make lifelong memories through fun and competition at both the local community level and on the biggest stage as part of the World Series. This year, as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary, the Little League Softball program is excited […]

Little League® Diamond Leader Discussions: Sarah Preiss-Farzanegan

California District 54 Assistant District Administrator Sarah Preiss-Farzanegan joined the Little League® program as a volunteer in 2018 when her son first signed up to play. Though his time with Little League ended, Ms. Preiss-Farzanegan continued her service. Ms. Preiss-Farzanegan was elected to her local league’s Board of Directors as the Safety Officer in 2020 […]

Jon Harrington Elevated to Little League® Social Media Manager

Little League® International has announced the elevation of Jon Harrington from Social Media Coordinator to Social Media Manager, effective as of January 1, 2024. “Social media has become such an important part of our organization’s communications strategy, and an incredible tool as we look to connect the different generations within our program,” said Dallas Miller, Little […]

Joy Reynolds McCoy: Pick a Path and Follow It

Life has emulated art for Joy Reynolds McCoy, Little League® Senior Vice President and Chief League Officer, who, like American poet Robert Frost described in his poem The Road Not Taken, chose the path less traveled. Growing up in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Mrs. McCoy was among the first generation of girls playing Little League. “I played […]

T-Mobile Little League® Call Up Grant Returns to Support Families in Need

For the fifth-straight year, Little League® and T-Mobile are teaming up to support families in need with the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant. Starting today (January 11, 2024) eligible Little League families are able to apply for funds to assist with paying their local league’s registration fees (up to $150) during this upcoming season, […]

“Dear Girls with Game” – Ashlea Miller

Dear Girls with Game, Don’t be afraid to dream big. In fact, I DARE YOU to dream big, as big as you can. There is nothing in this world that can stop a fierce girl that is willing to do whatever it takes to follow her dreams. Allow those dreams to guide you throughout your […]

Little League® World Series Dates Announced for 2024-26, Including New Presenting Sponsor for 2024 LLSWS

As part of the annual fall meeting of the Little League® International Board of Directors, the dates and locations for the seven World Series events through 2026 were announced, concluding with the playing of the Little League Baseball® World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. For the second year in a row, T-Mobile will be the proud […]

Little League® Officially Kicks Off Its #GWG50 Celebration

As the calendar turns to a new year for communities all around the world, the official kickoff of the Little League® Girls with Game® 50 (#GWG50) Celebration is underway as we join together to honor the incredible Girls with Game who have changed our game and look to inspire the next generation to step up […]

Little League® To Hold Its First-Ever Girls Baseball Event Named After Original Girl with Game, Maria Pepe

Little League® International is pleased to announce the launch of the first-ever Girls Baseball Event to be held at Howard J. Lamade Stadium and complex on June 7-9, 2024, as part of the organization’s year-long Girls with Game 50 Celebration. Named after one of the program’s original Girls with Game, the “Maria Pepe Little League […]

Little League® Graduates Celebrated in 2023 MLB Postseason Awards

Little League® alumni were in the spotlight during the 2023 MLB Postseason with more than 55 graduates playing in the 2023 MLB World Series and a group of graduates receiving postseason awards for their individual fielding and offensive performances.   A graduate of Mizusawa Little League in Japan, Shohei Ohtani finished out the season with […]