WPBL New York
| WPBL New York | |
|---|---|
Logo | |
| Information | |
| League | Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) |
| Location | New York City |
| Founded | 2025 |
| Colors | Teal Cream |
WPBL New York is an upcoming professional women's baseball team based in New York City that will compete in the Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL). The team's main color is teal, with a color scheme similar to that of other New York women's sports teams like the New York Sirens, New York Liberty, and Gotham FC. It is one of the four inaugural teams of the WPBL, alongside Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
History
Founding
On October 21, 2025, the WPBL announced that New York would host one of the league's four inaugural teams, alongside Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.[1] New York was chosen because of its big baseball fan base, with two Major League Baseball teams.[2]
The team does not have a name yet. Its main color is teal, with a color scheme similar to that of other New York women's sports teams.[3]
In November 2025, the team selected infielder Kylee Lahners with the third overall pick in the league's inaugural draft.[4]
2026
The team will not play in New York in the 2026 WPBL season. Instead, Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois, will be used as a neutral venue for the season.[5] League co-founder Keith Stein has stated that there is a chance of exhibition games being played at the four cities.[6]
References
- ^ Thames, Alanis (October 21, 2025). "Women's Pro Baseball League selects New York, Boston, LA, and San Francisco for inaugural season". Associated Press. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Cassidy, Kayley (October 22, 2025). "Women's Pro Baseball League Announces Its Four Inaugural Teams". GO Magazine. Modern Spin Media. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "WPBL Unveils First Four Teams". Women's Pro Baseball League. October 21, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "Kelsie Whitmore goes No. 1 in Women's Pro Baseball League draft". ESPN. Associated Press. November 20, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ Reynolds, Geno (November 17, 2025). "Robin Roberts Stadium named official venue of the WPBL 2026 season". NewsChannel 20. Sinclair Broadcast Group. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ Rubin, Shayna (October 21, 2025). "San Francisco one of four teams for Women's Professional Baseball League's first season". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 2, 2025.