Phenix City team seeks LLWS success with MLB ties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Phenix City Little League team from Alabama competes in the Little League World Series starting August 19 at 2 p.m. CT. This year's squad includes Cory Rasmus, a former MLB pitcher and assistant coach, whose son Kinley Rasmus is a key player for the team. Phenix City has a history in the LLWS, with family ties to MLB success as Cory and his brother Colby Rasmus played professionally. The team's advancement to this stage marks a return to the LLWS for Alabama after a long absence.
- •Phenix City competes in the LLWS starting August 19.
- •Cory Rasmus is an assistant coach and father of player Kinley Rasmus.
- •Cory and Colby Rasmus have MLB experience, enhancing team legacy.
- •Alabama teams have participated in the LLWS since 1953.
- •Phenix City returns to the LLWS after a prolonged absence.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama Little League World Series team’s MLB connection
"Alabama Little League World Series team has MLB ties dating back to 1999 LLWS. Colby and Cory Rasmus played MLB and star Kinley Rasmus is a legacy.
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