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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.
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).
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.
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.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League launches its first season this weekend in Springfield, Illinois, drawing sold‑out crowds and international broadcast interest.
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.
The newly formed Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opens its first games in Springfield, Illinois, featuring teams such as the Boston Hunters and Los Angeles Queens, with broadcast partners ESPN and Scripps and sponsorship from Horace Mann, Dick’s Sporting Goods and New Era.
The newly formed Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) opens its inaugural season with four teams, historic venues and a roster of star players, reviving the spirit of earlier women’s baseball pioneers while charting a modern professional path.
The first professional women’s baseball league in the United States in nearly three decades is poised to debut, blending legacy with modern outreach and a roster of standout athletes.
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.
The inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) launched on August 1, featuring players from multiple countries and marking a major milestone for women’s baseball. Two New Jersey natives, Sabrina Robinson and Alexia Jorge, share their journeys overcoming gender barriers and their hope to inspire future generations.
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.
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 Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opens its first season in Springfield, Illinois, featuring franchises from Boston, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, with games streamed on ESPN Select and the league’s YouTube channel.
The new Women’s Professional Baseball League begins its first season in Springfield, Illinois, featuring teams from Boston, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and aiming to revive professional women’s baseball in the United States.
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 new Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opens its first season with a blend of seasoned coaches, diverse international talent and a $95,000 salary cap, aiming to carve a sustainable career path for women in baseball.
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.
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.
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.
San Francisco’s inaugural women’s professional baseball team will face Boston on August 2, marking the first game of the revived Women’s Professional Baseball League and showcasing a program that welcomes trans and non‑binary athletes.