Little League News

It's not every season the Long Island Ducks can send out a pitcher with a World Series ring, an MLB Rookie of the Year award and two MLB All-Star appearances, but the addition of Dontrelle Willis for the 2013 campaign has allowed them that unique luxury.

Penn State football coach Bill O'Brien responded Wednesday to Sports Illustrated's investigative piece that cast PSU football's medical care program in a negative light.

Calling all sports fanatics, Patch wants you! Are you passionate about the Milwaukee Brewers? A local softball league? Attend every little league game? An expert on sabermetrics? Then we want hear all about it! Part of the Patch mission is to strengthen communities and improve the lives of their residents, but we can't do it without you.

The annual trout stocking season closes out with the Memorial Day weekend. But, the fishing for them doesn't have to.

Troy Tulowitzki never envisioned this. He grew up playing baseball the hard way.

Things like history and perceptions are merely distractions on an increasingly confusing landscape for young adolescents.

Jakell Mitchell has emerged as one of the most versatile athletes in the state for the Class of 2014.

The Big League Baseball World Series , a division of Little League Baseball , launched its new website www.bigleagueworldseries.com , today.

The 61st Annual "Opening Day" recently took place under sunny skies and temperatures hovering near 70 degrees.

Author Rod Humphries Breaks Down Baseball's Assembly Line Author and sports journalist Rod Humphries shares personal experiences and advice from experts in his new book, Little League to the Major Leagues: A Complete Guide to Baseball's Assembly Line ...Humphries provides hard facts, data and experiences - " plus contributions from former ... (more)

Duckworth, who has now homered in five straight games, hit a solo shot to left field to start a three-run sixth inning after Owensboro Catholic had cut Henderson County's lead to 8-6. The junior outfielder has hit seven home runs in the five-game span that began with a two home run performance against Webster County on May 3. Duckworth has 10 hits ... (more)

OK, I think I've lived here long enough. I deserve some answers. I want in on the little secret.

Former LSU coach and athletic director Skip Bertman has a heart-to-heart talk with an umpire at the 2000 College World Series.

Rodney Mason, of Newark, coaches baseball for the Jackie Robinson Little League from his wheelchair, at the Weequahic Park baseball fields, in Newark.

The Red Wings' own end is where trouble is brewing, and has been brewing, and it needs to be fixed... Welcome to the RETURN of our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on... Recent findings in a new Harris Poll looks at how fliers who take at least one trip a year feel... Detroit Western shortstop Hector Gutierrez Jr., ... (more)

A bench with a plaque that reads: "EDWARD G. CHMIEL WWII BRONZE STAR, April 1, 1920 - November 30, 2008, Mr.

It all started back in 1953, when WWII Vet Art Michelsen worked with Little League Baseball to establish a charter here in Poulsbo.

Tyler Rios is at the point where he can teach. Yet, the Estancia High senior baseball standout is humble enough to know he is still learning.

Harrisonburg police are looking for two men wanted in a robbery at Purcell Park.

The following Council Corner column was submitted by Ward 3 Councilman Jeffrey Carr.