Draft News

  • Details for Inaugural Player Draft

    Details for Inaugural Player Draft

    TLDR; When: November 20, 2025 — 8:00 PM ET Where: Watch live on WPBL’s Instagram, TikTok and YouTube channels. Format: Teams will pick in this order: Note: Not all drafted players are guaranteed roster spots or contracts.Teams will have the right to trade drafted players after January 1st, 2026.  For the first time in history, women’s professional baseball players will hear their…

  • The LA Queens Blank the SF Firebells 2-0, Becoming the First Team in the WPBL to Win a Championship

    The LA Queens Blank the SF Firebells 2-0, Becoming the First Team in the WPBL to Win a Championship

    September 22, 2026 | Springfield, IL: Game 5 – the final battle of the WPBL Championship. The Women’s Pro Baseball League’s inaugural season couldn’t have scripted a better ending: a dream for those who live for the magic of a winner-take-all game. The Queens captured the first two meetings, but the Firebells fought back to…

  • Championship Game 5 Preview – The Grand Finale of the WPBL’s Inaugural Season

    Championship Game 5 Preview – The Grand Finale of the WPBL’s Inaugural Season

    In a decisive Game 5 of the Championship, anything can happen, but after two definitive wins, the last being a blowout, the Firebells seem to be the odds-on favorite.  After two uncharacteristic back-to-back losses, SF has steadied their rocky offensive ship, with their prolific two-way-playing captain Kelsie Whitmore at the helm. Her trusty crew of…

  • The Firebells Sent a 17-4 Statement to the Queens, as the Championship Series Will Go the Distance

    The Firebells Sent a 17-4 Statement to the Queens, as the Championship Series Will Go the Distance

    September 20, 2026 | Springfield, IL: The Firebells offense came alive in Game 4, denying the Queens the coveted Championship crown and forcing a pivotal Game 5.  While LA got another shot at slamming the door this afternoon, a feeling hung in the Springfield air that the SF bats would not go quietly. Consequently, bottles…

  • The Firebells Force a Game 4 with a 10-5 Victory Over the Queens

    The Firebells Force a Game 4 with a 10-5 Victory Over the Queens

    September 19, 2026 | Springfield, IL: Tonight, two teams took the field – one on the brink of hoisting a historic Championship trophy – the other – fighting to stay alive another day.  The Firebells’ dominant offense resurfaced right out of the gate, scoring seven runs in the first two innings to send a clear…

  • Oops, They Did It Again! The Comeback Queens Beat the Firebells 11-7, One Win Away From Being Crowned WPBL Champs

    Oops, They Did It Again! The Comeback Queens Beat the Firebells 11-7, One Win Away From Being Crowned WPBL Champs

    September 17, 2026 | Springfield, IL: Riding an adrenaline high from Wednesday night’s come-from-behind victory over the Firebells, the Queens set their sights on a 2-0 series lead – proving that vision boards in baseball actually do work.  Defense was to slide for on both sides of the aisle – Kelsie Whitmore, Amira Hondras, Ashton…

  • The Queens Launch Another Comeback, Taking Game 1 of the Championship Series With a Slim 7-6 Win Over the Firebells

    The Queens Launch Another Comeback, Taking Game 1 of the Championship Series With a Slim 7-6 Win Over the Firebells

    September 16, 2026 | Springfield, IL: The WPBL’s Inaugural Championship Series matchup is a California dream come true. SoCal vs NorCal in a “Fall Classic” rivalry that began before the autumn leaves told us that the season was upon us.  Tonight, the Queens and Firebells, two teams representing cities rich in baseball history, gave us…

  • LA Advances to the Championship Round With 15-11 Victory Over the Heights in Dramatic Fashion

    LA Advances to the Championship Round With 15-11 Victory Over the Heights in Dramatic Fashion

    September 14, 2026 | Springfield, IL: The intercity feud between these East Coast and West cities began in 1958 when the New York Dodgers moved to LA. How fitting that 68 years later this historical friendly feud has found a home in the Women’s Pro Baseball League, culminating in a winner-take-all rubber match. If drama…

  • New York Evens the Series 9-7 Over Los Angeles With Back-to-Back Jacks 

    New York Evens the Series 9-7 Over Los Angeles With Back-to-Back Jacks 

    September 12, 2026 | Springfield, IL: In a best-of-three series, Game 2 is baseball’s version of golf’s “moving day.” For the Queens, it was a chance to clinch a championship berth – but a hungry Heights team’s bite was bigger than their bark as they hung on to secure a deciding showdown on Monday.  The…

  • Firebells Sweep Hunters with 9-6 Win, Punch Ticket to Championship Round

    Firebells Sweep Hunters with 9-6 Win, Punch Ticket to Championship Round

    September 11, 2026 | Springfield, IL: In Game 2 of their Semifinal series, it was a pivotal opportunity for San Francisco and a dire situation for Boston. The Hunters, yet to break the Firebells’ undefeated code, looked to be less Wile E. Coyote and more Davey versus Goliath.  But the ballclub that represents the City…

  • LA Grabs Game 1 of the Playoff Series 10-3 Against NY With Runs Galore and Dominant Pitching

    LA Grabs Game 1 of the Playoff Series 10-3 Against NY With Runs Galore and Dominant Pitching

    September 10, 2026 | Springfield, IL: Thursday night, the Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights took to the diamond for Game 1 of their best-of-three semifinal series. While 2,451 miles separate these two rival cities, they entered the Postseason a mere one seed apart. It’s safe to say they were as evenly matched as…