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Former All‑American Girls Professional Baseball League player Jean Fox returned to Rockford for a reunion, reflecting on her career with the Peaches and her place in baseball history.
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.
Margie Lawrence's new downtown Rockford exhibit honors the pioneering women of the All‑American Girls Professional Baseball League, highlighting their athletic prowess and the societal expectations they navigated.
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.
Nearly 200 fans gathered in Rockford for a luncheon honoring the All‑American Girls Professional Baseball League and the cultural impact of the film that inspired a new era for women’s baseball.
An estimated 6,900 visitors and 3,550 hotel room nights are expected as Rockford celebrates its baseball legacy with international teams, former professional players and a major girls' tournament.
From July 22‑26 the USA Women’s National Team will compete in Rockford, Illinois, facing Korea, Mexico, Australia, Canada and Hong Kong. All games stream on GameTime, and the venue, Rivets Stadium, blends historic charm with recent upgrades.
The opening match of the Women's Baseball World Cup at Rivets Stadium saw Canada dominate Hong Kong 13-0, kicking off a three‑day schedule that highlights Rockford’s deep baseball roots.
The Women's Pro Baseball League reveals four inaugural franchises, each named for a pioneering woman, and announces a star‑studded roster set to launch on August 1st in Springfield, Illinois.
The upcoming WPBL season, co‑founded by Justine Siegal, will feature a 30‑game schedule, a neutral venue in Illinois and a draft that drew over 600 international prospects.