The Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is known for creating unforgettable sports memories. During the 2026 tournament, 12-year-old Kinley Rasmus from Phenix City, Alabama, is one of the young stars who has captured the attention of fans.
Kinley Rasmus continues to make history in Williamsport. Phenix City, Alabama’s two-way phenom delivered another signature moment on Monday, Aug. 24, delivering in the clutch to cap off a thrilling walk-off victory over West Chester, Pennsylvania.
All eyes are on Kinley Rasmus this Wednesday as Alabama faces Washington in the opening round of the Little League Baseball World Series. Kinley, the niece of former MLB outfielder Colby Rasmus, has been named the starting pitcher for Alabama’s baseball team this afternoon in Williamsport.
Today marks Colby Rasmus’s 40th birthday. Rasmus was selected as the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2005 draft. The Blue Jays chose Ricky Romero with the 6th pick that year.
Twelve years ago today: The Blue Jays acquired Colby Rasmus in a multi-player deal. The transaction unfolded in two distinct acts. Act One: Toronto sent
Colby Rasmus turns 39 today. Colby was a first-round pick in 2005, 28th overall. We picked Ricky Romero 6th. He was on Baseball America’s top 100 prospects three years in a row.
What happened today in team history? 2015 - Rasmus joins the Astros Just a day after trading one outfielder in Dexter Fowler, the Houston Astros signed free-agent Colby Rasmus to a one-year deal worth $8 million.
And Melky CabreraColby Rasmus turns 38 today. Colby was a first-round pick in 2005, 28th in all. We picked Ricky Romero 6th. He was on Baseball America’s top 100 prospects three years in a row.
We remember the trades to acquire Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, and R.A. Dickey from the mid-2010s, but there was another deal made prior to all of those for an outfielder who called Toronto home for a few seasons.