The girls of summer

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The girls of summer. (2026, October 11). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-girls-of-summer-womens-pro-baseball-league/

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Faith Salie interviews key figures from the newly formed Women's Pro Baseball League, including its first draft pick Kelsie Whitmore and commissioner Justine Siegal, discussing the significance of this revival for women in professional sports after a 72-year hiatus since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The article focuses on the perspectives and expectations surrounding the league’s debut last month.

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In 2023, women's professional baseball returned to the United States after a hiatus of 72 years, following the closure of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1954. The new Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) began its inaugural season last month, marking a significant milestone for women in sports. CBS News correspondent Faith Salie interviewed key figures including Kelsie Whitmore (the #1 draft pick), catcher Maggie Foxx, commissioner Justine Siegal, and CEO Keith Stein to discuss the impact of this league on both female athletes and the broader sports landscape.

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Topics

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Women's Pro Baseball League

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All-American Girls Professional Baseball League ORG · 1× Faith Salie PERSON · 1× Justine Siegal PERSON · 1× Keith Stein PERSON · 1× Kelsie Whitmore PERSON · 1× Maggie Foxx PERSON · 1× Women's Pro Baseball League ORG · 1×

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Correspondent Faith Salie talks with #1 draft pick Kelsie Whitmore; catcher Maggie Foxx; commissioner Justine Siegal; and CEO Keith Stein about what the new league means for women and sports.

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2026-10-11 · CBS News

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Women's pro baseball has been largely inactive in this country since the pioneering All-American Girls Professional Baseball League folded 72 years ago. asserted

League → fold → country

Now, with the new Women's Pro Baseball League (which debuted last month), women are again taking to the diamond in a league of their own. asserted

women → debut → own

Correspondent Faith Salie talks with #1 draft pick Kelsie Whitmore; catcher Maggie Foxx; commissioner Justine Siegal; and CEO Keith Stein about what the new league means for women and sports. asserted

league → talk → women