Little League Baseball

NatureSweet® and Little League® Teaming Up to Support Local Leagues and Families

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Parenting, Advertising, Children, Communications, Baseball, Sports, General Sports, Other Retail, Supermarket, Other Education, Food, Beverage, Fitness & Nutrition, Education, Other Consumer, Retail, Women, Health, General Health, Men, Family, Supply Chain Management, Online Retail, Consumer, Licensing (Sports), Official, Knowledge, Volunteering, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), NatureSweet, Professional baseball, Google Play, World Series, Safety, Multimedia, Little League Baseball, Sport

As local Little League® programs around the world are gearing up and celebrating their Opening Days, NatureSweet ® is teaming up with Little League for an exciting season as “The Official Snacking Vegetable of Little League Baseball and Softball.”

Key Points: 
  • As local Little League® programs around the world are gearing up and celebrating their Opening Days, NatureSweet ® is teaming up with Little League for an exciting season as “The Official Snacking Vegetable of Little League Baseball and Softball.”
    This press release features multimedia.
  • As part of their support, NatureSweet will include the Little League brand on its product packaging and is also launching a campaign this year called “Dugout Delights,” which provides families and local leagues with suggestions on iconic snacks they can add to their lineup this season.
  • For more than 75 years, Little League has partnered with major corporations on a national level to help keep the costs for our local Little Leagues to a minimum, offer unparalleled benefits to those member leagues, support the social impact initiatives of the organization and its local communities, and provide the necessary funding and resources to support local leagues at the grassroots level.
  • To learn more about what NatureSweet can offer to local leagues, as well as what all of Little League’s Official Sponsors can provide, visit LittleLeague.org/Sponsors .

Certified Collectibles Group to Acquire James Spence Authentication

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Teens, Women, Sports, General Sports, Other Retail, Entertainment, Men, General Entertainment, Consumer, Retail, ASG, BX, Database, Sport, Chris Gethard, Trust, Collectable, Name, CGC, CCG, JSA, Acquisition, NGC, Senior advisor, PMG, Family, Video, NCS, Little League Baseball, Book

Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®), the leader in authenticating and grading collectibles, is excited to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire James Spence Authentication® (JSA®), the leader in autograph authentication.

Key Points: 
  • Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®), the leader in authenticating and grading collectibles, is excited to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire James Spence Authentication® (JSA®), the leader in autograph authentication.
  • JSA was founded in 2005 by James Spence, Jr., a giant in the world of autograph and memorabilia collecting.
  • “CCG and JSA are the perfect match, with a shared passion for collectibles along with an unwavering commitment to expertise and integrity,” said Steven R. Eichenbaum, CEO of the Certified Collectibles Group.
  • Although CCG pioneered witnessed authentication of autographs through its popular CGC Signature Series service, it has never offered full authentication and grading services for collectibles with unwitnessed autographs.

Eggland's Best and Little League® Team up for "Egg-ceptional Wellness" Sweepstakes

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Season, Nutrient, Best, Partnership, BEST, Vitamin D, Athlete, Softball, World Series, Wellness, Snack, Parent, Little League Baseball, Auction

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eggland's Best is stepping up to the plate again with Little League® to bring families the opportunity to win big with the "Egg-ceptional Wellness" Sweepstakes! In a world where busy schedules might sideline nutritious eating, Eggland's Best is providing access to nutrition tips and healthy meal options. Fans can enter daily at EBFamilySweeps.com now through May 14th for a chance to win $5,000 plus other egg-citing prizes!

Key Points: 
  • CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eggland's Best is stepping up to the plate again with Little League® to bring families the opportunity to win big with the "Egg-ceptional Wellness" Sweepstakes!
  • As part of the "Egg-ceptional Wellness" Sweepstakes, Eggland's Best and Little League® will give fans a chance to win a Grand Prize of $5,000 to plus up their wellness activities this Spring.
  • Families can also win a weekly prize pack that includes swag from Eggland's Best and Little League to enhance their wellness journey, plus a 3-month supply of Eggland's Best eggs!
  • Eggland's Best has kicked off Year Two as the Official Egg of Little League Baseball and Softball.

Brightcove to Power MotoAmerica’s First Global Livestream of the Daytona 200

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Performance & Special Interest, Online, Sports, Entertainment, Networks, Internet, Motor Sports, Motorcycles, Technology, Automotive, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Audio, Video, Raycom Sports, Little League Baseball, Harness, Volleyball, Daytona, MLS, NHL, News, ATP Tour, Confederation, National Hockey League, Sport, Conference, BCOV, NHRA, Element, United World Wrestling, MotoAmerica, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Organization, National Hot Rod Association, Harness Racing Victoria, Canadian Football League, CONCACAF, Major League Soccer, ACC, VOD, USA Volleyball, Badminton Horse Trials

As the official streaming provider for MotoAmerica, Brightcove will power the live and video-on-demand (VOD) capabilities of the MotoAmerica Live+ streaming service, which will exclusively broadcast the upcoming 82nd running of the Daytona 200 (March 7-9, 2024).

Key Points: 
  • As the official streaming provider for MotoAmerica, Brightcove will power the live and video-on-demand (VOD) capabilities of the MotoAmerica Live+ streaming service, which will exclusively broadcast the upcoming 82nd running of the Daytona 200 (March 7-9, 2024).
  • “Delivering quality live and on-demand streaming experiences is essential for today’s sports and entertainment organizations to reach and engage their audiences effectively,” said Marc DeBevoise, CEO of Brightcove.
  • “In response, we decided to collaborate with Brightcove to offer our fans the upgraded experience they have been asking for.
  • Partnering with Brightcove ensures that both current and new fans of MotoAmerica can enjoy the best viewing experience possible.

New York Life and Major League Baseball Forge Multi-Year Partnership, Including Support of Little League Baseball and Softball

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Professional Services, Baseball, Sports, Insurance, Finance, Personal Finance, Softball, Little League Baseball, Senior, Dream, Negro league baseball, Major League Baseball, Growth, Birmingham Black Barons, Create, MLB Little League Classic, Business, MLB, Family, Athlete, Partnership, Sport

New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer1, Major League Baseball (MLB), and Little League International today announced that New York Life is expanding its long-term commitment to baseball and youth sports to become the Official Financial Guidance Partner of Major League Baseball.

Key Points: 
  • New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer1, Major League Baseball (MLB), and Little League International today announced that New York Life is expanding its long-term commitment to baseball and youth sports to become the Official Financial Guidance Partner of Major League Baseball.
  • As part of the multi-year partnership, New York Life has also been named an Official Sponsor of Little League and the Little League World Series, as well as the Presenting Sponsor of the MLB Little League Classic held each August in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
  • “Through this partnership, we are continuing to support our agents’ efforts to build relationships with clients across the country,” said Amy Hu, Chief Marketing Officer, New York Life.
  • “We’re excited by the opportunity to foster regular digital, stadium, and in person connections that resonate with our key client segments.”

Chicago White Sox Team Physician Warns Baseball Parents to Beware of Overuse Injury Epidemic

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 4, 2024
RUSH, UCL, USA Baseball, Little League Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Physician, Basketball, Pain, Injury, Major League Baseball, Baseball, Mechanics, Tennis, Parent, Prevalence, Swimming, Patient, Elbow, Journal, Child, Hand, Athlete, Wrist, Attitude, Pressure, Toy

CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mark Cohen , hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, and an official team physician for the Chicago White Sox, wants to warn parents about the epidemic he is seeing in his practice: youth baseball players experiencing overuse injuries in greater numbers.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mark Cohen , hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, and an official team physician for the Chicago White Sox, wants to warn parents about the epidemic he is seeing in his practice: youth baseball players experiencing overuse injuries in greater numbers.
  • "I'm a huge baseball fan and have enjoyed treating professional and youth players for many years," Dr. Cohen explains.
  • "Ten years ago, Tommy John surgery was a treatment for Major League Baseball players," explains Dr. Cohen.
  • Many players and parents see this as a way to advance to higher levels of baseball.

The Agency Launches Office on Long Island's Gold Coast

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
CFO, Privacy, Marketing, Columbus Citizens Foundation, Economics, The Hamptons, Safety, American Cancer Society, LOS, Multimedia, Financial Times, Mastroianni, Smith, Culture, Professional, FXCM, Partnership, New York Mercantile Exchange, Education, Cardiology, Commodity, Little League Baseball, Online shopping, Real estate, Management, Science, New York University, Netflix, Agency

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its office on Long Island's Gold Coast. The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Gold Coast Long Island, is the firm's fourth office on Long Island, New York, joining the brokerage's growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. The office will be led by accomplished industry veterans Michael Smith and Donald Mastroianni, who acquired and relaunched The Agency New Canaan in 2023, launched The Agency South Shore-Long Island in 2022 and The Agency North Shore-Long Island in 2021. The Agency also has an office in The Hamptons, which launched in August 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The New Location Becomes the Global Brokerage's Fourth Office on Long Island, New York
    LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its office on Long Island's Gold Coast.
  • The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Gold Coast Long Island, is the firm's fourth office on Long Island, New York, joining the brokerage's growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
  • The Agency also has an office in The Hamptons, which launched in August 2023.
  • The Agency Gold Coast Long Island will be temporarily located at 229 Main Street, Huntington, NY, 11743.

Children Who Play Baseball Risk Elbow Injury

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Radiology, Elbow, Health, RSNA, CHOP, Deformity, Research, Sports medicine, Prevalence, Risk, OCD, Hospital, Cartilage, Patient, Multimedia, Osteochondritis dissecans, Skeleton, Operational stress injury, Permanent Damage, Division, Joint, Fracture, Tendon, Caregiver, Child, Ligament, Newsroom, Connective tissue, Pain, Growth, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, MRI, Parent, Physician, Little League Baseball, Society, Motion, Injury, Radiation, Education, Puberty, Dentistry, Sports equipment, Medical imaging, Nursing, M.B.A

Youth baseball players who have not yet reached skeletal maturity might be especially vulnerable to elbow pain and injuries.

Key Points: 
  • Youth baseball players who have not yet reached skeletal maturity might be especially vulnerable to elbow pain and injuries.
  • Most recent estimates show that 20 to 40% of youth baseball players between the ages of nine and 12 complain of elbow pain at least once during the season.
  • In this retrospective study, the researchers reviewed elbow MRI exams from 130 youth players (18 years of age and younger) being evaluated for elbow pain.
  • The researchers hope that the results of this study will help to identify elbow injuries in children who play baseball and to individualize treatment based on skeletal maturity.

ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS LAUNCHES FIRST YOUTH GLOVE MODEL BRINGING THE POPULAR BRAND TO PLAYERS AGES 8-12 IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 20, 2023
Cream, Cherry, Attention, Ice cream, World Series, Major League Baseball, Ship, Texas Rangers, Collection, Music, Cotton candy, MLB, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Reds, Partnership, Major League, Athlete, Play N Trade, Little League Baseball, Sport, Tourism, Personal protective equipment

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Absolutely Ridiculous, the creative arts company that reimagines sporting goods, today announced the launch of their new Youth Glove model that will bring the brand's most popular products to young baseball and softball players for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • Absolutely Ridiculous launches Youth Glove model bringing popular products to young baseball and softball players.
  • "We're now able to bring self-expression and fun to younger athletes," said X, the founder and CEO of Absolutely Ridiculous.
  • Absolutely Ridiculous youth gloves will also feature a unique "Play In, Trade Up" program for kids that purchase the gloves.
  • Absolutely Ridiculous recently announced a partnership with MLB Players Inc., the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association.

Melrose Little League wins 2023 U10 Massachusetts State Baseball Championship

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Little League Baseball, Plunket Shield, Little League World Series (New England Region), Attitude, City, Wells-Ogunquit Community School District, Sport, Melrose

MELROSE, Mass., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Melrose Little League 10-year old team defeated Westfield Little League 6-5 to capture the league's first State Championship in its 70-year history. For Melrose, it capped a successful run for the team through their district, sectional, and state championship tournaments.

Key Points: 
  • MELROSE, Mass., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Melrose Little League 10-year old team defeated Westfield Little League 6-5 to capture the league's first State Championship in its 70-year history.
  • "I am incredibly proud of our program and the success of our 2023 State Championship team.
  • Jay Recinito, President, Melrose Little League
    Prior to the state championship, Melrose won the District 12 title defeating South Boston 5-0, and the Section 3 championship beating Walpole 2-1.
  • It wasn't until 2023 that the city brought home their first Little League State Championship.