Mike Rotman Bets on a Women’s Baseball League
Emmy‑nominated producer Mike Rotman discusses his investment in the Women’s Pro Baseball League, his vision for expanding the circuit, and his long‑term ambition to own a professional team.
Aug 1, 2026
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Springfield, Illinois
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Emmy‑Winning Producer Mike Rotman Bets on a Women’s Pro Baseball League
Mike Rotman, an Emmy‑nominated writer and producer, has invested in the newly launched Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL). In an exclusive interview, he discusses the league’s potential to revive professional baseball for women, its impact on young athletes, and his long‑term vision of establishing a Connecticut team.
Aug 1, 2026
Emmy‑Winning Producer Mike Rotman Joins Women’s Pro Baseball League as Investor and Content Chief
Mike Rotman, an Emmy‑nominated producer and Windsor native, announced in late 2025 that he would become an owner and chief content officer of the newly formed Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL).
Aug 1, 2026
WPBL Inaugural Season Brings Professional Women’s Baseball to U.S. Mainstream
The Women’s Professional Baseball League launches its first season with teams honoring trailblazers, a unique rule set, and live broadcasts on ESPN Select and Scripps Sports Network.
Aug 1, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Kicks Off Inaugural Season in Springfield
The first weekend of games in Springfield, Illinois, showcases four new franchises, hometown talent and a broadcast partnership that could set a new standard for women’s baseball.
Aug 1, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Kicks Off Inaugural Season in Springfield
The inaugural weekend of the Women’s Pro Baseball League features four teams, sold‑out games, and a broadcast partnership with ESPN+, highlighting a new era for women in baseball.
Aug 1, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Launches Inaugural Season, Ending 72‑Year Wait
The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) opened its first games on August 1, selling out tickets and merchandise within a day, marking a historic moment for women’s sports in America.
Aug 1, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Secures Streaming Deal with ESPN and Scripps
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.
Jul 31, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Kicks Off in Springfield
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.
Jul 31, 2026
Ayami Sato Brings Legendary Pitch to U.S. Women’s Baseball League
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.
Jul 31, 2026
A New Era for Women’s Baseball in Illinois: From the World Cup to the Professional League
An 18‑year‑old star, historic tournaments and a renewed focus on female athletes are reshaping baseball in the Midwest.
Jul 31, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Secures ESPN Streaming Deal for 2026 Season
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.
Jul 30, 2026
ESPN Secures Media Rights for Inaugural 2026 Women’s Pro Baseball League Season
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.
Jul 30, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Set to Launch Inaugural Season
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.
Jul 30, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Prepares for Inaugural Season
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.
Jul 30, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Set to Launch Inaugural Season
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.
Jul 29, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Set to Launch Inaugural Season
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.
Jul 29, 2026
Anna Maxim’s Remarkable Senior Season Leads Edwardsville to State Triumph
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.
Jul 29, 2026
Springfield to Host Panel Celebrating the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
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.
Jul 28, 2026
Beth Greenwood Makes History in Inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League
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.
Jul 26, 2026
Beth Greenwood Joins Inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League with Boston Hunters
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.
Jul 26, 2026
Britt Apgar’s Rise in the Women’s Professional Baseball League
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.
Jul 26, 2026
Britt Apgar’s Rise in the Inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League
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.
Jul 26, 2026
Women’s Professional Baseball League Prepares for 2026 Debut, Seeking to Right Historical Wrongs
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.
Jul 25, 2026