Overview

• The Women’s Pro Baseball League plans a May 2026 launch as the first U.S. professional women’s baseball league since the AAGPBL ended in 1954.
• Four days of evaluations concluded at Nationals Park with the final 100 players split into four teams for showcase games before scouts and fans.
• AAGPBL alum Maybelle Blair threw a ceremonial first pitch to Mo’ne Davis, underscoring the league’s link to women’s baseball history.
• Mo’ne Davis signed with the WPBL last month and tried out as a pitcher, shortstop, and center fielder after training to return to playing shape.
• Organizers say team announcements are targeted for late September, the inaugural draft is planned for October, and additional front-office hires are expected by year’s end.