Women’s Pro Baseball League Announces Inaugural Teams for August 1 Season Opener
The new league reveals its first four clubs, each named for a trailblazing female figure, and outlines key players ahead of the August 1 debut.
Jul 8, 2026
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Los Angeles Queens Set to Make History in Inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League
The first season of the Women's Professional Baseball League will feature four teams named for pioneering women, with the Los Angeles Queens leading the charge.
Jul 8, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Unveils Inaugural Teams Honoring Trailblazing Women
The league’s debut features teams named for pioneering women, distinctive branding, and a roster of international stars, kicking off with a matchup between New York and Los Angeles.
Jul 8, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Unveils Inaugural Teams and August Kickoff
The new league announces its first four clubs, each inspired by a historic female figure, and reveals the schedule for its debut games in August.
Jul 8, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Unveils Inaugural Team Names and Rosters
The newly announced franchises — New York Heights, San Francisco Firebells, Los Angeles Queens, and Boston Hunters — draw inspiration from historic female trailblazers and will open their season on August 1 at Springfield's Robin Roberts Stadium.
Jul 8, 2026
WPBL Unveils Team Nicknames and Logos Ahead of Inaugural Season
The Women's Professional Baseball League reveals its four team identities, each honoring a pioneering woman, and announces a schedule that begins on August 1 in Springfield, Illinois.
Jul 8, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Set to Launch August 1
The new league will begin on August 1, featuring four franchises, upgraded facilities at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium, and a schedule that runs through September 6, followed by playoffs.
Jul 7, 2026
Women’s Professional Baseball League Set to Return in 2026 After 72-Year Hiatus
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.
Jun 30, 2026
Trailblazing Women in Baseball: Mo’ne Davis and Kelsie Whitmore
From Little League breakthroughs to inspiring the next generation, Mo’ne Davis and Kelsie Whitmore are redefining what it means to be a female athlete in baseball.
Jun 19, 2026
WPBL Teams Up with The Realest to Launch Groundbreaking Collectibles Initiative
The Women’s Pro Baseball League partners with The Realest to debut a trading card line, collaborative logos and Opening Day patches, while authenticating memorabilia and spotlighting key players.
Jun 17, 2026
WPBL and The Realest launch pioneering trading‑card program ahead of inaugural season
The Women’s Pro Baseball League teams with The Realest to create an authenticated trading‑card program that will debut on August 1 in Springfield, Illinois, spotlighting historic memorabilia and key players.
Jun 17, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Unveils 2026 Season Ticket Sales and Opening Details
The new league will launch its first game on August 1, offering tiered tickets, apparel and a 30‑game schedule across four U.S. markets.
May 26, 2026
Brittany Apgar’s Quest to Protect Her Pitching Hand
From a childhood marked by surgeries to a historic draft pick, Brittany Apgar's story illustrates how social media can turn personal challenges into collective solutions.
May 14, 2026