Matthew Irish plays third base with Lakewood High School’s Cougars. Noah, his 11-year-old brother, is a second baseman and center fielder on a Stilly Valley Little League Majors team. And …
Program allows children with disabilities to play baseball Read MoreHeadquartered in Waco is the Little League Southwest Region, an unsubtle reminder of youth baseball’s popularity in Central Texas. In recent years, medical professionals have expressed growing concern about injuries on …
Game of Throws: Youth baseball injuries spike, but more sports may be the answer Read MoreWhen Jeff Siegel was an 18-year-old baseball umpire in Morton Grove, a coach angry with a call he made started yelling at him. Then the coach grabbed Siegel by the …
Youth leagues’ costs rise as bad coach, fan behavior contributes to umpire shortage Read MoreIn the 40 years that Jack Thomson has been coaching high school baseball, he has seen a noticeable rise in the talent of players trying out for his team. They …
They Can Hit 400-Foot Homers, but Playing Catch? That’s Tricky Read MoreEach month, Little League® International is providing a quick look at important information and events for the month ahead. We invite you to review and share with your colleagues and …
THINGS TO KNOW FROM LITTLE LEAGUE®: JANUARY 2017 Read MoreEach player tryout will showcase basic skills. So, whether you are a baseball or softball manager, consider the types of drills that are being executed, and how a player’s performance …
Three Skills to Evaluate During Player Tryouts Read MoreI started my son in the Little League® Tee Ball program when he was four. I had worked with him quite a lot prior to that. I know that may …
LITTLE LEAGUE® TO TRAVEL BALL AND BACK AGAIN Read MoreWith 2017 now under way that can only mean one thing: springtime and youth baseball are right around the corner! Old Scottsdale Youth Baseball is a community-driven, volunteer-run organization, serving …
Old Scottsdale Youth Baseball gears up for 2017 season Read MoreIt’s pretty fair to say that I’m a baseball junkie. I have been one for as long as I can remember. My Mancave is an MLB shrine with everything from …
THE MISTAKE OF MAKING EVERYTHING ABOUT BASEBALL Read MoreEach month, Little League® International is providing a quick look at important information and events for the month ahead. We invite you to review and share with your colleagues and …
THINGS TO KNOW FROM LITTLE LEAGUE®: JANUARY 2017 Read More