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Women’s Professional Baseball League Set for 2026 Launch

11/25/2025

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The Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL) will launch its inaugural season in August 2026.
The WPBL held its first draft last Thursday to select players aged 18 to 40, focusing on pitching talent.
San Francisco selected Kelsie Whitmore as the first overall pick.
The WPBL will feature four teams—New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco—with expansion planned for 2027.
The WPBL aims to create a supportive environment for women in baseball.

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Story summary

The Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL) will launch its inaugural season in August 2026.
The WPBL held its first draft last Thursday to select players aged 18 to 40, focusing on pitching talent.
San Francisco selected Kelsie Whitmore as the first overall pick.
The WPBL will feature four teams—New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco—with expansion planned for 2027.
The WPBL aims to create a supportive environment for women in baseball.