The “strike zone” is the one area of baseball and softball that causes the most discussions, disagreements, concerns and frustrations. According to the current edition of Little League's Rules, Regulations,…
Properly coaching a pitcher is hard, but that task is far less difficult than actually pitching. Imagine what it is like to be a young pitcher trying to learn the…
With new bat standards for baseball set to take effect in 2018, Little League wants to share some gift giving advice with family and friends. With the holiday season quickly…
Baseball and softball are sports that come with lots of gear -- helmets, bats, gloves, catcher’s equipment, batting gloves, bags, etc. While many local Little League® programs provide shared equipment…
Former National League Most Valuable Player Barry Larkin once said, “What people don’t realize is that professionals are sensational because of the fundamentals.” Like any good team, fundamentals are critical…
The opportunity for a community or neighborhood, anywhere in the world, to create a local youth baseball and/or softball program built on life lessons, socialization, and sportsmanship that benefits all…
Devastation to a local community, whether caused by natural disaster, financial struggles, or otherwise, can have a tremendous toll on its members. But, for those communities with Little League® Baseball…
Situation With no runners on base during a Major Division baseball game, the pitcher is standing on the mound, behind the pitcher’s plate taking the signs from the coach in…
In a year full of breakout seasons, athlete advocacy, and memorable moments, two former Little Leaguers®, Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Cal Raleigh and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Superstar Breanna Stewart, were honored by Sports Illustrated…
Baseball is a sport of camaraderie. Learning to work together and support your teammates can take a team a long way. For two Little Leaguers®, their friendship has led them…
