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After 26 seasons as a Major League Baseball Manager, Little League® Hall of Excellence enshrinee Dusty Baker has announced his retirement. A graduate of Riverside (Calif.) Little League, Mr. Baker was inducted into the Little League Hall of Excellence in 2007. After his time on the Little League field, Mr. Baker spent 19 years playing […]

With this year’s MLB Postseason Picture officially set, more than 55 Little League® graduates are set to compete for the 2023 MLB Commissioner’s Trophy.     Below are the former Little Leaguers® who are currently involved with each of the postseason clubs, including those on the 40-man roster and members of the Front Office and […]

Following the announcement of the 2024 MLB Little League® Classic featuring the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball and Little League International today announced an extension of their joint partnership and promotional agreement. First established in 2019, MLB and Little League have worked together to align with some of North America’s […]

The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers will compete in the 2024 “MLB Little League Classic,” in Williamsport, Pa., as announced by Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. today during the Little League World Series on ABC.  The game, which will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 and serve as a home contest for […]

With excitement building for the Little League® International Tournament, Little Leaguers® from around the world are also eagerly await the 2023 MLB All-Star Game festivities, where former Little League graduates will showcase their talent. Check out the impressive lineup of extraordinary athletes below who will proudly represent their hometowns and communities during this year’s highly anticipated […]

With the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season officially underway and the excitement from the World Baseball Classic still resonating all around the globe, Little League® and MLB are pleased to announce the return of its MLB Little League Days in 2023, providing unique opportunities for local Little League programs to bring their players to […]

With a continued focus on improving the education and experience for its umpires volunteering their services, Little League® Baseball and Softball is pleased to announce the addition of MLB Veteran Umpire Gerry Davis as its new Senior Umpire Consultant. “On behalf of the hundreds of thousands of umpires that dedicate and volunteer their time to […]

From the biggest moments throughout the playoffs, to hoisting the Commissioner’s Trophy, Little League® graduates shined in the spotlight during the 2022 MLB Postseason, including making their mark in the record books throughout the World Series. With the Houston Astros taking home the 2022 Commissioner’s Trophy, Dusty Baker made history as the oldest manager to […]

More than 80 former Little Leaguers® are set to help lead their team to try and take home the 2022 MLB Commissioner’s Trophy with the Postseason Picture officially set. Below are the Little League® graduates who are currently involved with each of the postseason clubs, including those on the 40-man roster and members of the […]

The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies are next up to head to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to play in the 2023 MLB Little League Classic. The game, which will be held on Sunday, August 20 and serve as a home contest for Washington, will air nationally that evening exclusively on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” at 7 p.m. (ET). […]