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A new league marks another major moment in a scattered history for women’s pro baseball
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This development comes nearly 30 years after the nation's last women's professional baseball league.
A new women's professional baseball league is set to begin its inaugural season, marking a significant moment in the sport's history in the United States. This development comes nearly 30 years after the nation's last women's professional baseball league. The Women's Pro Baseball League has four teams, including New York, Boston, and Los Angeles.
Further details about the league, including its schedule and upcoming games, are available from the source. The league's first game is scheduled to take place on Saturday, according to reports from Chicago. For more information on the Women's Pro Baseball League and its history, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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