The MLB Little League Classic exhibition will return to Williamsport (Pa.) and Muncy Bank Park at Historic Bowman Field for 2023 and 2024, with a lease renewal approved by the City Council. (more…)
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Little League World Series closed to general public
Only players, families and friends, and coaches will be allowed into the 2021 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, as general admission has been canceled because of concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
Williamsport Little League Classic announced for 2021 season
The MLB Little League Classic will be back in 2021, as the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels will face off at Historic Bowman Field on Sunday, August 22, with the matchup set to be broadcast on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball and ESPN Radio. (more…)
Canceled: Little League World Series, regional championships
Little League International today announced the cancelation of seven 2020 Little League World Series events, including the annual Williamsport tourney and MLB exhibition, and the associated 82 regional qualifying tournaments due to concerns connected with the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Lamade Stadium Field Resurfacing Underway
Howard J. Lamade Stadium, home of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, will receive a full resurfacing and resodding for the first time since 2009. (more…)
Little League World Series to Feature New Video Displays
New video displays are in place for the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series, including new videoboards at Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium. (more…)
Pirates, Cardinals to Play Game in Williamsport
Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) have announced that the Pittsburgh Pirates will host the St. Louis Cardinals in Williamsport, PA on August 20. The game will be played BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Pirates Could Host Cardinals in Williamsport
This summer, the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals could head to Williamsport, PA for a regular-season game that would be played in conjunction with the Little League World Series. (more…)
Chicago unveils $6.5M in new spending on youth baseball facilities
Following the inspirational story of Jackie Robinson West winning the U.S. Little League championship, the city of Chicago — aided by Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs contributions — is putting $6.5 million in youth baseball and softball fields. We covered the topic of baseball in Chicago a couple times this summer, noting the emphasis […]
Jackie Robinson West at LLWS: Another round of trailblazers?
With Jackie Robinson West winning their first game in the Little League World Series, the issue of black baseball players is again part of the public debate — and, finally, in a good way. It’s no secret that the number of blacks playing baseball is low: when the 2014 season started, only 8.3 percent of […]
Howard Lamade Stadium / Little League World Series
We drop by Howard J. Lamade Stadium, home of the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa. FAST FACTS Opened: 1959Capacity: 15,000 in grandstand, 40,000 on groundsDimensions: 225R, 225C, 225R Address: 539 U.S. Hwy. 15, South Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17702.Directions: Highway 15 runs north-south through Pennsylvania; the nearest larger cities are Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Harrisburg. […]