The Venezuelan team, which needed a special exemption from the U.S. State Department after visas were initially denied, wins its opener, 5-0. Connecticut pitcher Luca Pellegrini outduels Texas’

It took a lot for Venezuela to the Little League World Series, but on Wednesday it made the playing baseball part look easy.

The Summerlin South All-Stars won their first game of the Little League World Series in dominant fashion, defeating Illinois 16-1 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs on his solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij) NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball dropped its plan to start the World Series early if both League Championship Series are short,

Major League Baseball announced that the World Series will start on Oct. 24, dropping its plan to start the World Series early if both League Championship Series are short. MLB last year said Game 1 would move up from Oct.