There was a time when seeing a girl play at the Little League World Series was a rarity and the fact they were in South Williamsport was a huge deal. Now, it’s almost commonplace and not an oddity. This year marks the sixth consecutive summer that a girl is playing on a team at the Little ...

Luca Pellegrini long dreamed about pitching at Lamade Stadium. The reality outweighed the fantasy and the Fairfield, Connecticut pitcher quickly described the setting he encountered Wednesday night pitching against Richmond, Texas. “It felt great,” Pellegrini said. “The crowd was on ...

Nearly every team Clarendon Hills, Illinois has faced this summer represents a larger town. Most times, that difference is massive. Clarendon Hills is a small town with 8,703 residents. But in the Little League World, Clarendon Hills has become a giant. A team which captured its league’s ...

A photographic look at Japan's 12-0 win over Czechia in four innings at Volunteer Stadium on Thursday.

Prior to reaching the Mountain Region tournament, Summerlin South Little League all-stars rarely felt the media glare. That all changed as the team from Las Vegas, Nevada stayed undefeated this summer and charged through regionals, outscoring three opponents, 45-15 and reaching the Little ...

Four years later, Brian Podvia can still remember the moment crystal clear. It was not so much a prediction as a proclamation. As he watched a particular group of Glenmoore Eagle Little Leaguers practice, something became evident which he shared with manager Michael Shaw. “I told Mike ...