Kelsie Whitmore's motto is "Be You" and has a clothing line of athletic wear featuring that simple phrase. The 27-year-old Californian is poised to be a top draft pick in November for the inaugural ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Milwaukee native Yaz Rodriguez grew up watching her brothers playing baseball while her father tossed her a ball in friendly games of catch. “When I was able to play in middle ...

The Women’s Pro Baseball League will play its inaugural season at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. The WPBL plans to begin play on Aug. 1. The Women’s Baseball World Cup is being held ...

NPR's A Martinez asks Sports Illustrated writer Emma Baccellieri about the new Women's Pro Baseball League, which held its inaugural draft Thursday night. The U.S. has arguably not had a prominent ...

SPRINGFIELD -- With teams in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Boston, the Women's Professional Baseball League will launch its inaugural in Springfield, Illinois, in August 2026. League ...

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Jordan Eyster first picked up a baseball in third grade, inspired by her dad, and quickly found a home on the field as a first baseman and outfielder. Today, she’s been drafted as a ...

Kelsie Whitmore adjusts her hair between pitches in a scrimmage during tryouts for the Women's Professional Baseball League at Nationals Park on August 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kelsie Whitmore ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Women’s Pro Baseball League will play its inaugural season at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. The WPBL plans to begin play on Aug. 1. The Women’s Baseball ...

The Women’s Pro Baseball League will play its inaugural season in Springfield, Ill., beginning in August 2026. The league had previously announced its four teams — Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and ...