Hundreds of women will flock to Washington on Friday to take their first swings at turning pro baseball dreams into reality. Some at the historic tryout will be seasoned veterans and trailblazers in ...

Maybelle Blair, a former star of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League who is shown greeting Mo'ne Davis, is honorary chair of the Women's Pro Baseball League. Jess Rapfogel / Getty ...

There’s a particular kind of magic in the minors. The fresh-cut grass in ballparks tucked behind high schools. The late-summer air where fireworks feel just a little too close. The players who sign ...

NPR's A Martinez asks Sports Illustrated writer Emma Baccellieri about the new Women's Pro Baseball League, which held its inaugural draft Thursday night. The U.S. has arguably not had a prominent ...