Game Control vs. General In Charge
The umpire is fundamental to the games of baseball and softball. But, how the umpire presents himself or herself will go a long way in determining how coaches, players, and…
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MLB Play Ball Program Looks to Connect Children, Baseball, and Big Leaguers
Most baseball fans dream of meeting their big-league heroes, but not many get to do it. At the 2018 Little League Baseball® World Series in Williamsport, Pa., Major League Baseball’s…
Little League® Welcomes Six New Members to the International Advisory Board
Little League® International announced the addition of six new members to the International Advisory Board who visited the Little League International Complex in South Williamsport, Pa., on October 14 and…
50/70 Region Tournaments
Looking for event, game, umpire or player pictures? Click here Click on each region name for their specific Region Tournament information. * Schedule subject to change.
Hey, Blue! – That’s Not a Real Appeal
This month, we will explain and define the proper method for appealing a play. The situations described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball® and Little League…
Putting Ball in Play Mechanic
The “Putting the Ball in Play” Mechanic is used when starting the game, starting an inning, “Time” has been called, or the ball becomes dead for any other reason. The…
Rule 3.00 Objectives of the Game FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 3.00 – Game Preliminaries. If you have a question to add to this FAQ, please email Stu Hartenstein,…
A Position – No Runners On
The "A Position – No Runner On" Mechanic is used by the Base Umpire when there is no runner on first base and the batter becomes a runner due to…
Hey, Blue! – What’s the Orange Base For?
This month, we will explain and outline a manager’s parameters for appealing if a Little League Softball® batter-runner has improperly touched the double first base. The situation described below is…
By Kelly Dine: The Biggest Little League® Stage Is Lit Up by Joy, Smiles, and Fun
Written By 2019 Little League Baseball® World Series Umpire Kelly Elliott Dine Kelly Elliott Dine, a resident of Hudson, Ohio, has been a Little League® volunteer umpire for more than…