I had a full circle moment this week watching the WPBL draft and visiting Ann Harnett's grave. Before becoming a Sister of Charity, Ann was the first player signed to the AAGPBL in 1943. She played 5 seasons in the league for Kenosha and Peoria. #AAGPBL #WomeninBaseball #DirtintheSkirt

More info on how tonight's WPBL draft will operate. You can watch live on their YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram channels. Links are the top of their page. #WPBL www.womensprobaseballleague.com/draft-primer/

More great photos from Monday's historic announcement of the Women's Pro Baseball Leaguel competing in Springfield, IL. 2026 will be huge for women's baseball and we are excited to bring so many events to Illinois next summer! #WPBL #APlaceofTheirOwn

The WPBL Draft begins Thursday. That in mind I wanted to share stories with you this week on some of the most impactful people in the game. Let's start with Beth Greenwood in a 2024 interview. @wpbl.bsky.social @iwbc4me.bsky.social @wibw.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social #WPBL #Draft #AAGPBL #USAWN

More events have been added to the Women in Baseball Week calendar, including into 2026! Check it out, make plans now, and add your events to the comments below to get them on the schedule for everyone. womeninbaseballweek.org/index.php/20...

In case you missed it, IWBC’s Perry Barber reflected on Jen Pawol’s historic call up to umpire in Major League Baseball this summer. Read more at the IWBC Blog! www.iwbc.org/pawol/ #JenPawol #UmpiresRule #ReadBaseball

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! SABR's Native American Major Leaguers is now out and I am most honored to have my brief bio of Yolande Teillet's included. Check it out: sabr.org/ebooks Dirt Forever in the Skirt! #SABR #IndigenousPeoplesDay #ReadBaseball

Thanks to everyone for making the Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park groundbreaking event so memorable. We were overwhelmed by the support of local organizations, student volunteers, and passionate speakers. Thank you Rockford for your commitment to leveling the playing field. #APlaceofTheirOwn

The only thing better than celebrating baseball history is being there when it's made. Just missing my friend, Shirley B. Congrats Maybelle Blair, IWBC, and the city of Rockford! #APlaceofTheirOwn

Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.

Thanks again to Midway Village for inviting me to World War II Days. I talked about women's baseball in the war effort and how the Peaches' legacy is celebrated and continues to bring international attention to Rockford. 12-year-old me would be geeking out that I'm still doing this work in 2025.

We are back at World War II Days at Midway Village until 3pm with all of your favorite Rockford Peaches gear and goodies. Come see us on the 2nd floor of the Red Barn inside the village. #WWIIDays #MidwayVillage #RockfordPeaches #ALOTO

Another banger presentation by @ryangw27.bsky.social at Midway Village on women in baseball during WW 2 to current.

Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.

SABR welcomes new applications for the Sarah Langs Women in Baseball Analytics Scholarship in 2026. sabr.org/latest/apply...

Family and Fans Preferred Hotel options for the Women's Baseball World Cup group stage are now available for July 2026. Visit our World Cup page for more information. #WomensBaseballWorldCup #GoRockford www.iwbc.org/worldcup/

Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #APlaceofTheirOwn sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/

Issue 4 of Lost Diamonds, one of my favorite things ever, just arrived! Snag one for yourself: www.etsy.com/listing/4362588338/lost-diamonds-issue-4-covering-1957-to

The SABR Women in Baseball Committee newsletter for Mid-Summer 2025 is out! ▶️ sabr.box.com/shared/stati... Highlights include: -The Women in Baseball Conference is almost here -Register for the Diamond Stories monthly series -SABR & Baseball updates -Book club

The IWBC has received a $2 Million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, led by philanthropist & Mets Owner Alex Cohen, and a $350,000 grant from the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the New York Mets. Read the full details at iwbc.org/cohenfoundationgrant/

Good morning, Peaches!

Registration is still available for the 4th Annual 9-Online Virtual Baseball Conference. Sessions kick off at 5:30 pm (Eastern Time). We hope to see you there! nine-baseball.com/9-online-registration/

My heart has absolutely melted seeing posts from so many young women trying out this weekend for the Women's Pro Baseball League. Take your shot, friends. I'm proud of you and happy that we all are getting to witness this. ❤⚾💙

Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is now open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #IWBC sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/

Monica Acruri - Another young girl playing in the #LLWS The road continues to be blazed by Women in Baseball. Congratulations Monica, we wish you all the best. @ibwaa.bsky.social @wpbl.bsky.social @wibw.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/xeFu2...

Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is now open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #APlaceofTheirOwn sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/

Steal my look and #SupportWomensBaseball! www.oldfortbaseballco.com/womensbaseball

Happy 815 Day, Peaches! Lots of great activities around town today. Be sure to visit SPoRT Makeup & Apparel at Rockford City Market (indoors) this afternoon and stock up on your favorite Rockford Peaches gear! #815Day #GoRockford #RockfordPeaches

I just registered to attend my 4th 9 Online virtual baseball conference and you should too. It's a great place to see what your colleagues are working on and to build your baseball network. See you there next month. nine-baseball.com/9-online/

Post your pics of watching Jen behind the plate tomorrow! Make sure everyone knows we're all watching.

Early registration is now open for the 2025 SABR/IWBC Women in Baseball Conference, which will be held virtually on September 19-21. All baseball fans are welcome! sabr.org/women-in-bas... @iwbc4me.bsky.social