Queens Rally to Victory in Inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League Game
The first game of the Women’s Pro Baseball League delivered drama, historic firsts and a rain‑soaked showdown that ended with a 10‑8 win for the Los Angeles Queens.
Aug 2, 2026
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Queens Edge Heights in Inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League Game
The Los Angeles Queens rallied from a five‑run deficit to defeat the New York Heights 10‑8 in the league’s first game, held at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois.
Aug 2, 2026
Queens and Heights Ready for Inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball Showdown in Springfield
The first game of the Women's Pro Baseball League pits the Los Angeles Queens against the New York Heights in Springfield, Illinois, showcasing trailblazing players and managers.
Aug 1, 2026
Queens and Heights Set to Launch Inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League Game in Springfield
The first game of the Women’s Pro Baseball League will feature the Los Angeles Queens versus the New York Heights in Springfield, Illinois, streamed live on ESPN Select.
Aug 1, 2026
WPBL Honors Civil Rights Icon Dorothy Height with New York Heights Team
The Women’s Professional Baseball League has named its New York franchise the New York Heights to honor Dr. Dorothy Height, a civil rights leader whose legacy continues to inspire.
Jul 28, 2026
Women’s Professional Baseball League Launches Inaugural Season in Springfield
The first-ever all‑female professional baseball league in more than seven decades opens in Illinois, featuring teams from across the country and a pipeline that is already reshaping how women enter the game.
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
Women’s Pro Baseball League Unveils Inaugural Teams Honoring Trailblazing American Women
The WPBL’s first season will feature teams called the San Francisco Firebells, New York Heights, Los Angeles Queens and Boston Hunters, each inspired by pioneering women such as Lillie Hitchcock Coit, Dorothy Height, Harriot Kezia Hunt and Lizzie Murphy.
Jul 24, 2026
WPBL Unveils Inaugural Teams Honoring Trailblazing Women
The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has announced its first four franchises, each named after a pivotal woman in her city’s history. With at least 18 out LGBTQ+ players, the league blends sport, heritage, and social progress as it prepares for its August launch in Springfield, Illinois, backed by a media partnership with Fremantle.
Jul 9, 2026