Game collections donated to the Arrowhead United Way’s San Bernardino United Relief Fund To pay homage to the victims of the December 2, 2015, terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, Calif., and recognize the first responders, Little League® International held a special on-field ceremony at the Little League Baseball® Western […]
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The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has developed the MLBPA Players Going Home Series, which allows Major League Baseball (MLB) to make a donation to local, hometown organizations in the name of deserving players. This year, Seattle Mariners All-Star pitcher, and Little League® graduate, Felix Hernandez, with the help and support of the Mariners’ […]
At the annual fall meeting of the Little League® International Board of Directors, elected to the Board are two new Field Directors, Dwayne Tuggle of Amherst, Va., and Corinne G.L. Chow of Vancouver, British Columbia. Mr. Tuggle joins the Little League International Board of Directors as the Field Director representing the Southeast Region. A long-time […]
On Saturday, Nov. 21, there will be something for children of all ages at the 11th Kids’ Day at the World of Little League®: Peter J. McGovern Museum and Official Store on Route 15 in South Williamsport, Pa. Children, and adults accompanying them, have the opportunity to visit the museum at no cost between 10 a.m. and […]
The annual International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA) conference came to Williamsport, Pa., Oct. 21-23, and the 77 attendees embarked on a journey inside the World of Little League®, and emerged with a keen appreciation for central Pennsylvania’s sports heritage, and why Little League has been a world-wide phenomenon for more than 75 years. In the […]
The issue of safety of all Little League® players, volunteers, and fans is paramount for Little League International. In 1995, Little League established the A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP), to encourage local Little League programs to formulate a safety plan specific to their facilities and league to be used to help guide the league […]
While the on-field action gets a lot of attention at the Little League Baseball® World Series, it’s the dedication of volunteers around the world that make it possible for all children to have a meaningful Little League experience. On Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Genetti Hotel in downtown Williamsport, Pa., Little League recognized the local […]
For the eighth time in the 69-year history of the Little League Baseball® World Series, a team from the Surrey, British Columbia-area will compete as the Canada Region Champion. White Rock South Surrey Little League defeated East Nepean Little League from Ottawa, Ontario, on Sunday, August 16, 16-0, winning its way to compete in […]
Cole Wagner held New Jersey scoreless for six innings to boost Pennsylvania to a 12-0 victory. Wagner, stellar throughout the tournament, struck out eight and allowed no walks and eight hits. Everything was working at the plate for the Pennsylvania team from Red Land LL in the sixth. Pennsylvania’s bats caught fire leading to eight […]
An eight-run explosion in the second inning carried Kentucky’s Bowling Green Eastern LL to a 13-0 win in four innings over Wisconsin’s Burlington LL at Stokely Field on Saturday. Bowling Green Eastern LL scored in the second on an RBI single by John Morrison, a home run by Tayshaun Jones, a sacrifice fly by Maddox […]