James L. Easton (1935-2023) spent his life committed to growing sporting opportunities for children around the world. A longtime supporter of Little League® International, Mr. Easton and the…
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Little League® Grads Selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Photo Courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Photographer, Milo Stewart Jr. After decades of leaving their legacies on the diamond, former Little Leaguers® Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran received the call every…
Little League® Diamond Leader Discussion: Hillary Schmidt
Hillary Schmidt (left) poses with a fellow Renton (Wash.) Little League coach At Renton (Wash.) Little League, Hillary Schmidt’s coaching style is known for its energy, fun, and…
Curaçao to Have Direct Entry to the 2026 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile
With the 2026 Little League® season officially underway, Little League International has announced the international regions that will be receiving direct entry to 2026 Little League Baseball®…
T-Mobile Little League® Call Up Grant Launches for 2026 Season to Help Families in Need with Registration Fees
For the seventh-straight year, Little League® and T-Mobile are teaming up to support families in need with the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant. Starting January 15, 2026, eligible…
Clarifications and Enhancements Highlight 2026 Little League® Rule and Regulation Updates
In an effort to strengthen the player experience and provide additional guidance to the local league volunteers who operate the program, a number of clarifications and enhancements have…
Staff Spotlight: Adam Thompson
When it was time to pick his career path, as a young history buff with an undying love for baseball, Adam Thompson found a way to combine his passions…
Former Little Leaguers® Cal Raleigh, Brittany Stewart Earn Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Honors
Photos courtesy of Unrivaled (left) and Simon Bruty at Sports Illustrated (right) In a year full of breakout seasons, athlete advocacy, and memorable moments, two former Little Leaguers®, Major…
Little League® Remembers Former Tennessee District 5 Administrator, Phil Winters
Little League® International mourns the passing of Phil Winters, former Tennessee District 5 Administrator and member of the Little League International Board of Directors, dedicating years of service…
Launch of Little League® SAFE Enhances Commitment to Local League Safety
For nearly 30 years, the Little League® A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) has set the standard for safety across local leagues, reducing injuries and strengthening volunteer readiness. Building on that success, Little League International officially launched two new…
