Little League® International mourns the passing of Mitch Ball, a longtime Little League Canada umpire, who officiated games in the 2002 Little League Baseball® World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He…
The Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 is a federal law which addresses mandatory reporting of child abuse. Fifty (50) States and the…
After more than six decades of Little Leaguers® running out onto the diamond, Calistoga (Calif.) Little League was prepared to shut its doors at the end of the 2024 season.…
At Renton (Wash.) Little League, Hillary Schmidt's coaching style is known for its energy, fun, and commitment to the development of each player, both as an athlete on the diamond…
After losing his son to a heroin overdose in 2015, Mr. Niles began his “Be Smart, Don’t Start” campaign. Opioid addiction, which has been named one of the leading causes…
In the softball world, Jennie Finch and Jessica Mendoza are about as big-time as they come. The pitcher and outfielder starred for Team USA in the mid-2000s, and both own…
Written By: John O'Sullivan, Founder of the Changing the Game Project One of the most unique things about the game of baseball and softball is that it is a game of…
At Little League® International and in our Region Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at our local leagues. Many of these calls…
Little League® International is proud to amplify its partnership with the Aspen Institute's Project Play 63x30 initiative, and support ESPN’s Take Back Sports Campaign, a movement designed to increase access…
Little League® International mourns the passing of Thomas “Tim” Waclawski, who volunteered 48 years as an usher at the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pa. He was 84.…