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The Women’s Professional Baseball League launches its first season with a 15‑game schedule, neutral venue in Springfield, Illinois, and national coverage on ESPN and Scripps.
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opened its inaugural 30‑game season this weekend, broadcasting games on ESPN and the Scripps Sports Network and featuring stars like Kelsie Whitmore, Mo’ne Davis and Ayami Sato.
At just 18, Amira Hondras is stepping onto the diamond for the L.A. Queens in what promises to be a landmark debut in the Women’s Professional Baseball League. Her journey reflects a broader resurgence of women’s baseball in the United States, a sport shaped by pioneers and historic leagues.
The inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League will feature 15 games per team, playoffs at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium, and broadcasts on ESPN and Scripps Sports Network, spotlighting players such as Sabrina Robinson and Nylah Ramirez.
The newly formed WPBL will open its first season this weekend in Springfield, Illinois, featuring teams from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and New York, a roster of over 600 international players and a broadcast partnership with ESPN and YouTube.
The newly formed Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) is set to begin its first season, bringing together teams from New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco at a single venue in Springfield, Illinois.
The upcoming season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League promises to showcase top talent, from Savannah Bananas star Kelsie Whitmore to commissioner Justine Siegal, whose vision aims to break new ground for women in baseball.
The Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL) will begin its first season on August 1, featuring teams from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City and Boston. With over 600 players vying for spots, the league aims to provide a professional avenue for women in baseball and challenge long‑standing stereotypes.
The inaugural season of the Women's Pro Baseball League will feature teams from New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco playing at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois, reviving a historic tradition of women's baseball.
Sleepy Eye captured the district title with a 4‑0 victory over St. James, while Pipestone American Legion Post No. 6 was eliminated after losses to Springfield and Mankato Loyola. The state tournament runs July 31‑August 2 in Minnewaska.
The free event, organized by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, blends 19th‑century baseball, a vintage car showcase and live band performances, offering hot dogs, ice cream and mini apple pies to the first 750 guests.
The newly formed Women's Pro Baseball League will launch its first season this year, featuring teams from major U.S. cities and games at Springfield's Robin Roberts Stadium.
The new professional women’s baseball league launches its first season this weekend in Springfield, featuring opening games at Robin Roberts Stadium, a partnership with Horace Mann Educators, and a schedule that will run through early September.
Serenity Johnson’s determination shines as she navigates surgery, rehabilitation, and recruiting, aiming to be back on the court by November.
The Professional Women’s Baseball League launches this August with four teams in Springfield, Illinois, showcasing a record number of openly LGBTQ+ players and celebrated by figures such as Rosie O’Donnell.
Former Giants player Matt Williams has been appointed manager of the Firebells, a new women’s professional baseball team representing San Francisco, as the league prepares for its first 30‑game season in Springfield, Illinois.
Born with a small right forearm, Britt Apgar turned perceived limitations into a unique playing style, earning a spot with the Los Angeles Queens and inspiring teammates with her determination.
The Panthers will open the season with a road trip to Nebraska, face four 2025 NCAA Tournament qualifiers, and host a series of high‑profile matchups, all streamed live on ESPN+.
Springfield appoints Lane Murphy as head coach, enlisting his father Neil as an assistant, aiming to build on recent successes and continue the county's basketball tradition.
Luverne overcame a 5-1 deficit to beat Slayton, highlighted by Carter Sehr’s grand slam and Maddux Domagala’s game-winning walk, and now prepares for the next round.
With both Locklear and Belin showing promise, Woods emphasizes teamwork and the need for deep and quick throws as the roster prepares for the upcoming campaign.
Stephen Curry becomes the first active player honored with a dedicated Hall of Fame exhibit, highlighting his career milestones and lasting impact on the game.
Missouri State’s move to the Football Bowl Subdivision and its partnership with EA Sports College Football 25 have generated significant royalties, boosted rankings, and placed the Bears at the center of a digital sports phenomenon.
Former Dimond High School star Alissa Pili rejoins the Los Angeles Sparks on a development deal, while Anchorage native Daishen Nix prepares for the 2026 NBA Summer League with the Houston Rockets. The Anchorage Wolverines also reveal their 2026‑27 exhibition schedule.