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The WPBL has signed a landmark agreement with ESPN and Scripps Sports to broadcast all 37 games digitally, marking a strategic move in a competitive sports landscape.
A new professional women's baseball league opens this weekend in Springfield, Illinois, featuring four teams, global broadcast partners and a roster that includes Kelsey Whitmore, Monet Davis, Ayami Sato and Justin Siegel.
Japanese Olympic gold‑medalist Ayami Sato makes her U.S. professional debut in the new Women’s Professional Baseball League, joining U.S. national team players and promising a fresh blend of style and talent.
An 18‑year‑old star, historic tournaments and a renewed focus on female athletes are reshaping baseball in the Midwest.
ESPN has signed an exclusive deal to stream the Women's Pro Baseball League's 2026 season, featuring 30 regular‑season games and seven playoff contests, with all matches played at Springfield's Robin Roberts Stadium.
ESPN has locked in broadcast rights for the first season of the Women's Pro Baseball League, showcasing four teams at Springfield’s historic Robin Roberts Stadium and highlighting the league’s commitment to women’s sports.
The inaugural season of the Women's Pro Baseball League will feature four teams playing at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois, reviving interest in a sport with deep roots in American history.
The Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) will open its first season this weekend, bringing together teams from major U.S. markets at a historic stadium in Illinois, with an advisory board that includes pioneers from the sport's past and rising stars of today.
The Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) will debut its first season this year, featuring teams in major U.S. markets and games at Springfield's Robin Roberts Stadium, building on the legacy of the historic All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
The WPBL will debut its first season with teams from New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco playing at Robin Roberts Stadium, building on a century‑long history of women's baseball and leveraging modern marketing to bring the sport to a new audience.
Anna Maxim, a senior midfielder for Edwardsville’s girls soccer team, combined athletic dominance with academic distinction, guiding her squad to a sectional title and a state tournament berth while preparing for a biomedical engineering degree at Florida.
The discussion, part of a broader exhibit on women’s baseball in Sangamon County, will feature personal stories, memorabilia and a chance for fans to meet the league’s living history.
Beth Greenwood, a University of Rochester graduate, is set to make history as part of the inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL). Selected by the Boston Hunters, she will play catcher and serve as Director of Baseball Development at Baseball For All, while the league prepares to launch its first games in Springfield, Illinois, on August 1.
Beth Greenwood, a 24‑year‑old catcher from Rochester, will play for the Boston Hunters in the first‑ever Women's Professional Baseball League, set to debut in August with games streamed live on YouTube.
Britt Apgar, born with a unique limb difference, overcame numerous obstacles to join the Women’s Professional Baseball League, earning a third‑round selection by the Los Angeles Queens.
Born with a unique limb difference, Britt Apgar turned perceived limitations into a driving force, earning a spot on the Los Angeles Queens as the league's first season approaches.
The upcoming Women’s Professional Baseball League will launch on August 1, 2026, naming teams after historic women and aiming to create an inclusive space for Black, BIPOC and queer athletes, a stark contrast to the exclusionary past of the All‑American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Amanda Gianelloni, the inaugural signee of the Women's Professional Baseball League, reflects on her journey from softball to professional baseball, the league's upcoming season, and her vision for respecting both men's and women's sports.
Coach Josh Haley's 15th season culminated in a 40-2 record, a 500th career win and a Class 2A state championship. His family's insights illuminate the close-knit community that powered the Spartans' historic run.
The new league, inspired by pioneering women, will launch its first games on August 1 in Springfield, Illinois, featuring star pitchers and a nod to historic trailblazers.
The WPBL will debut its first season in August 2026, featuring teams named for historic female figures and starring players such as Kelsie Whitmore, Mo’ne Davis and Ayami Sato.
The new league reveals its first four clubs, each named for a trailblazing female figure, and outlines key players ahead of the August 1 debut.
The first season of the Women's Professional Baseball League will feature four teams named for pioneering women, with the Los Angeles Queens leading the charge.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League will launch on August 1 with four teams named for pioneering women, kicking off a historic season at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.