We are at spot M on the Peaches Playdate map. Come see us! #RockfordPeaches #MidwayVillage

So many great stories in the new issue of the SABR Baseball Research Journal, edited by @lizroscher.bsky.social! Women in Banana Ball, by @whyilikebaseball.bsky.social; a memorable Phillies groundskeeper by @kennyayres.bsky.social; lefty double-play combos and more: sabr.org/journals/spr...

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

In case you missed it, our friends at SABR Central Illinois hosted IWBC's Kat Williams recently for a women's baseball summer preview. Make plans to join us in Rockford this July and reach out any time to get involved. #GoRockford #BaseballWorldCupW #TheCupComesHome www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDaL...

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

Celebrate #ChildrensBookWeek by finding your next great read at bookshop.org/shop/IWBCReads

Celebrate #ChildrensBookWeek by finding your next great read at bookshop.org/shop/IWBCReads

Celebrate #ChildrensBookWeek by finding your next great read at bookshop.org/shop/IWBCReads.

Mark your calendar for the annual Peaches Playdate at Midway Village Museum on May 23rd. See Rockford’s own Girls of Summer exhibit and much more! IWBC will be on hand to make it a great day. Buy tickets and find more information at midwayvillage.com/rockford-peaches-midway.html #RockfordPeaches

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

The Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage comes to Rockford this July! Get your tickets now at iwbc.org/worldcup! #BaseballWorldCupW #GoRockford #WBSC

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

Mark your calendars for the 10th Women in Baseball Week, July 19-25, 2026! This year's theme, ✖️: Extra Innings, celebrates going above and beyond where we've been and welcoming in a new era for women's baseball.

Thank you, SABR Central Illinois, for hosting us last night for a preview of women's baseball this summer. Looking forward to connecting with you all over Illinois this season. iwbc.org/worldcup

Our volunteer registration app is now live! 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! Find the right volunteer spot for you and more details at iwbc.org/worldcup! #BaseballWorldCupW #GoRockford #WBSC

The IWBC offers specially priced tickets for the Chicago White Sox “Gameday for the Girls” promotion on Saturday, May 9 at 6:10 pm at Rate Field. Purchase through this link and enjoy the game while directly supporting IWBC’s mission. Get yours today at www.gofevo.com/event/IWBC26

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

Our project coordinator got chatty again on one of our new favorite podcasts, Unstoppable, about his work in women's baseball and the great events we're all looking forward to in Rockford this summer. www.iheart.com/podcast/269-...

Wishinig our friends at Rockford Public Library a happy National Library Week! From hosting exhibits of IWBC artifacts to offering resources and research assistance on local baseball history, we can always count on RPL. Thank you for all you do! #NationalLibraryWeek #LoveYourLibrary #ReadBaseball

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

You can do anything. #JackieRobinsonDay

On this #WorldCupWednesday, get to know our Group Stage venue, Rivets Stadium. Opened in 2006, the ballpark can host 4,000 and is home to the Rockford Rivets. For information on the World Cup, visit IWBC.org/worldcup. 📷: Northwoods League. #BaseballWorldCupW #GoRockford #APlaceofTheirOwn #Rivets

WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup 2026/2027 Groups announced. Find out who is headed to Rockford and Tainan this summer. The top 3 teams from each group will meet again in Rockford in 2027 for the World Cup Finals! www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc... #WorldCupWednesday #BaseballWorldCupW #GoRockford

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

🚨 Breaking News‼️ The full Group Stage is now set as Tainan (TPE) will host WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage 2026 a month after the conclusion of the Rockford group stage. More details on the link below! #BaseballWorldCupW #WorldCupWednesday #WBSC www.wbsc.org/en/news/tain...

On what would have been her 129th birthday, and in celebration of the Newark Eagles' 1946 championship, we invite you to learn more about Effa Manley - team owner, savvy businesswoman, and fierce civil rights advocate. #EffaManley #WomensHistoryMonth #ReadBaseball

It's #WorldCupWednesday and we want you to know: ⚾️ Tickets are on sale! ⚾️ Volunteer info is available at the See Her Be Her screening at Rockford University this Saturday. Join us there! ⚾️ The Canada vs Puerto Rico qualifying tournament is coming up! Details and more at www.iwbc.org/worldcup/

♫ 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.

Celebrating the Racine Belles, who were crowned AAGPBL champions 80 years ago this year. We're also thrilled the AAGPBL reunion will be in Rockford this July! Learn more about the Belles with this list and join us in further celebration this summer. #WomensHistoryMonth #RacineBelles #ReadBaseball

Spring has sprung and we're looking forward to the best summer ever!

This Saturday, Rockford University will host a free screening of the documentary, See Her Be Her. Saturday, March 28th in the Maddox Theatre at 7pm. IWBC will be there with information on the Women's Baseball World Cup and more. Join us! #SeeHerBeHer #WomensBaseballWorldCup #WomeninBaseball

Mark your calendar! Free screening of See Her Be Her next week as part of Rockford University's Forum Series. Find this and more on the WIBW event calendar (link in bio). #SeeHerBeHer #WomeninBaseball #GirlsPlayBaseball #RockfordUniversity