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Tips for Managers on How to Approach an Umpire During a Game

Avoiding the appearance of being confrontational is all about tone, volume, and body language. Tone Try to make your tone as conversational as possible. Picture yourself at a restaurant asking […]

Parent Confessions: I Didn’t Understand the Seriousness of my Son’s Steroid Use

We are a baseball family. I played Little League Baseball® and so did both of my boys. Our oldest son went on the play collegiate baseball and was scouted by […]

Boston Strong: The Legacy of Martin Richard

It’s been years since the Boston Marathon Bombing took place, causing feelings of grief, fear, and sorrow to the hearts of many. But for members of Savin Hill Little League […]

The Combined Teams Option for Tournament Play: What Local Leagues Need to Know

The Combined Teams option benefits players and local Leagues by providing children with the chance to play Little League® when one, two or three league(s) does not have enough registered […]

Hey, Blue! – Does Incidental Contact Equal an Out?

This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s parameters for disciplining a base runner and base coach in Little League® when the ball is in play. The situation described […]

Don’t Let This Happen: Assuming a Combined Team Is Automatically Tournament Eligible

At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our […]

The Volunteer Dilemma: Will I, or Won’t I?

Every year around this time, I second-guess myself, teetering on the edge of indecision. Asking myself “will I” or “won’t I,” as in, will I once again dive into the […]

Little League® International remembers, Maryland District 2 Administrator Gregg Quedeweit. He was 69. Mr. Quedeweit, a resident of Westminster, Md., served as Maryland’s District 2 Administrator for the past 25 […]

Little League® Rules, Mechanics Clinics Provide Well-Rounded Learning Experience

From the big leagues to Little League®, umpiring requires an understanding of the rules and the mechanics to properly enforce the rules. But, when it comes to being a Little […]