We are sad to learn of Ange Armato's passing this week. Seen here at center during Baseball For All festivities in Rockford several years ago, Ange played second base for both the Peaches and the Lassies. We will miss you. 💙⚾️

"You gotta go where things happen." "I love you, Daddy." Happy Father's Day!

We are just 1 month out from the 10th Women in Baseball Week, July 19-25, 2026! Support women and girls in baseball at womeninbaseballweek.org #WIBW2026 #ExtraInnings #WomeninBaseballWeek

As the #WPBL inaugural season is only a few @wpbl.bsky.social weeks away, we reflect on the AAGPBL. Merrie Fidler, Secretary of the AAGPBL, speaks to the history of the league's planning for an expansion into Cuba & South America. www.buzzsprout.com/1125350/epis...

Happy World Softball Day!

Join the IWBC for the Grand Re-Opening of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park on Saturday, June 20, 2026. #BeyerStadium #AAGPBL #APlaceofTheirOwn

Who will be headed to Rockford with Team USA this summer for the Women's Baseball World Cup group stage? We'll know soon.

AAGPBL and DDay headlines from 1944. #DDay #AAGPBL #RacineBelles #BaseballinWWII #WorldWarII

Happy Pride, Rockford! #BaseballisforEveryone #GoPeaches

We couldn't be more proud to support our community at the Pride Alley Party. We will be in Lot B next to the Fran Kral building. See you Saturday! #GoRockford #PeachesPride #RockfordPeaches

The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League's inaugural season began on this date in 1943. Many fun and educational sites await your visit in the original cities of Racine, Kenosha, South Bend, and Rockford. Find them on at wbht.org. #WBHT #AAGPBL #WomeninBaseball

Today is a great day to explore the many volunteer opportunities available for this summer's Women's Baseball World Cup! Be close to the action and part of history as the Rockford Region hosts the best in Women's Baseball! iwbc.org/worldcup #BaseballWorldCupW #GoRockford #TheCupComesHome

Ready for the Peaches Playdate at Midway Village! #GoPeaches

Call for Volunteers! The Women's Baseball World Cup group stage is coming to Rockford this summer! Get close to the action and be a part of history by volunteering. All kinds of roles available. Find yours at iwbc.org/worldcup #BaseballWorldCupW #TheCupComesHome #GoRockford

The Lafayette has been part of the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail from the beginning as it was a frequently used hotel for AAGPBL teams in town playing the Peaches. Drive by the next time you're in Rockford.

Mark your calendar for the annual Peaches Playdate at Midway Village Museum on Saturday, May 23rd. Buy tickets and find more information at midwayvillage.com/rockford-peaches-midway.html #RockfordPeaches

Mark your calendar for the annual Peaches Playdate at Midway Village Museum on Saturday, May 23rd. Visit the Girls of Summer exhibit, meet Peaches re-enactors, and much more! Tickets and details at midwayvillage.com/rockford-peaches-midway.html #RockfordPeaches

Happy Monday and Dirt in the Skirt!

Children’s Book Week, established in 1919, is a celebration of books and the connection they bring. Celebrate with us May 4-10, 2026! #ReadBaseball #ChildrensBookWeek

Children's Book Week is now celebrating its 106th anniversary with over 3,000 participating schools, libraries, and bookstores in all 50 states. #ChildrensBookWeek #ReadBaseball

Thank you so much to U.S. Senator Dick Durbin for making a visit this week to Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! The historic venue is under construction and getting geared up for a grand re-opening this summer, which marks the completion of Phase One of a three-phase project. @durbin.senate.gov

Since 2008, Every Child a Reader has provided millions of young people, teachers, librarians, and parents with original and engaging programming and free educational materials that entertain and inform. #ChildrensBookWeek #ReadBaseball

Children’s Book Week is not only a celebration of books, but of connection. It is a vehicle to unite kids and adults with books, authors, and illustrators in order to foster a love of reading. #ChildrensBookWeek #ReadBaseball

The 2026 Children's Book Week slogan is Books: Get Curious! #ChildrensBookWeek #ReadBaseball

Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, young people participate by attending events at schools, libraries, bookstores, and engaging with book creators both online and in person. #ChildrensBookWeek #ReadBaseball

Children’s Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading. #ChildrensBookWeek #ReadBaseball

It's a great day to explore the many volunteer opportunities available for this summer's Women's Baseball World Cup! Be close to the action and part of history as Rockford hosts the World Cup Group Stage this July! Visit iwbc.org/worldcup #BaseballWorldCupW #GoRockford #TheCupComesHome

Great day to cheer on our Rockford Ravens Rugby !

Great opportunity to support women's baseball in Chicago next week. Bring your mom for Mothers Day! #WhiteSox #WomeninBaseball

Our Kentucky baseball hero, Anna May Hutchison, would be 101 today and it's a great time to plan for the 10th - and best ever - Women in Baseball Week. Mark your calendar for July 19-25 and find a way to support women in baseball at womeninbaseballweek.org #WIBW2026 #ExtraInnings #Hutch #ALOTO

Happy Monday and Dirt in the Skirt!

The World is coming to Rockford! Sign up to volunteer and be a part of history.

Mark your calendar! kewaneevoice.com/womens-baseb...

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek to our friends at Centre County Library and Historical Museum and their spokesmodel, Horatio. Longtime supporters of Women in Baseball Week, they do great work in Pennsylvania. 📷: Centre County Library

The IWBC offers specially priced tickets for the Chicago White Sox “Gameday for the Girls” promotion on Saturday, May 9 at 6:10 p.m. CT at Rate Field in Chicago. Fans who purchase through a dedicated link can enjoy the game while directly supporting IWBC’s mission. www.gofevo.com/event/IWBC26

A Happy National Library Week to our colleagues at Howard Colman Library! Whether hosting exhibits, talking archives, or supporting athletes on and off the playing field, we make a great team at @Rockford University. Thanks for all you do! #NationalLibraryWeek #LoveYourLibrary #YouAreRU

Happy National Library Week WorldCat.org is a great resource for finding books of interest in a library near you. Here's a list of AAGPBL books you should check out next! search.worldcat.org/lists/ffb06dcd-9ea4-4737-a22c-5f19e6bd0717 #NationalLibraryWeek #SearchWorldCat #AAGPBL

SABR Central Illinois will host Dr. Kat Williams in a virtual Zoom meeting at 7:00 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Join us for a preview of all the women’s baseball events this summer, including the Women’s Baseball World Cup. Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

On this #WorldCupWednesday, we tip our cap to our host and partner, Rockford University. For more information on the Women's Baseball World Cup, visit IWBC.org/worldcup. #BaseballWorldCupW #YouAreRU #APlaceofTheirOwn

Happy National Siblings Day! The AAGPBL had several sets of sisters during its short history. #NationalSiblingsDay #AAGPBL #ALOTO

Our volunteer app is live now and accepting registrations. Be close to the action and a part of history as the Rockford Region hosts the Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage this July! Volunteer sign up and more details at iwbc.org/worldcup! #BaseballWorldCupW #GoRockford #WBSC #WorldCupWednesday

♫ Batter up! Hear that call! Now's the time... to plaaay ball! ♫ The real-life Rockford Peaches make an appearance in this 1943 home movie from the Dean Collection. The family brought their 8mm camera to this All-American Girls Professional Baseball League game during the Peaches' inaugural season.