Sarah sits down for a live podcast recording with four players from the Women’s Professional Baseball League before the first-ever WPBL game in Springfield, Illinois. Kelsie Whitmore of the San Francisco Firebells, Mo’ne Davis of the Los Angeles Queens, Denae Benites of the New York Heights, and Alli Schroder of the Boston Hunters talk about being first, living a dream, trying to ensure young girls will never hear the word impossible, and finding fun in the middle of nowhere – sorry, the middle of everything. Plus, a plum assignment, that’s why she’s a GOAT, and hoopers on campus, unite!
Watch Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve’s full comments on trans athletes in sports here
The NWSL results can be found here
The WPBL broadcast schedule is here
Follow Mo'ne Davis on Instagram here
Follow Denae Benites on Instagram here
Follow Alli Schroder on Instagram here
Follow Kelsie Whitmore on Instagram here
Keep an eye on the WNBA’s Cleveland team here
Read more about the life of legendary professional baseball player Maybelle Blair here, here, and here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 
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<p>Sarah sits down for a live podcast recording with four players from the Women&rsquo;s Professional Baseball League before the first-ever WPBL game in Springfield, Illinois. Kelsie Whitmore of the San Francisco Firebells, Mo&rsquo;ne Davis of the Los Angeles Queens, Denae Benites of the New York Heights, and Alli Schroder of the Boston Hunters talk about being first, living a dream, trying to ensure young girls will never hear the word impossible, and finding fun in the middle of nowhere &ndash; sorry, the middle of everything. Plus, a plum assignment, that&rsquo;s why she&rsquo;s a GOAT, and hoopers on campus, unite!</p>
<ul>
<li>Watch Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve&rsquo;s full comments on trans athletes in sports <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KfG0tX04Ss">here</a></li>
<li>The NWSL results can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season">here</a></li>
<li>The WPBL broadcast schedule is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/2026/07/31/where-to-watch-the-2026-wpbl-inaugural-season/">here</a></li>
<li>Follow Mo'ne Davis on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/monee_011/">here</a></li>
<li>Follow Denae Benites on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/denaebenites2/">here</a></li>
<li>Follow Alli Schroder on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allischroder/">here</a></li>
<li>Follow Kelsie Whitmore on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelsie_whitmore/">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Keep an eye on the WNBA&rsquo;s Cleveland team <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clevelandwnba/">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read more about the life of legendary professional baseball player Maybelle Blair&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/maybelle-blair-on-coming-out-at-95-and-a-new-league-of-their-own">here</a>, <a href="https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/document/29715">here</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maybelle_Blair">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf">Good Game playlist here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans. 

<p>Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans. </p>

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Sarah sits down for a live podcast recording with four players from the Women’s Professional Baseball League before the first-ever WPBL game in Springfield, Illinois. Kelsie Whitmore of the San Francisco Firebells, Mo’ne Davis of the Los Angeles Queens, Denae Benites of the New York Heights, and Alli Schroder of the Boston Hunters talk about being first, living a dream, trying to ensure young girls will never hear the word impossible, and finding fun in the middle of nowhere – sorry, the middle of everything. Plus, a plum assignment, that’s why she’s a GOAT, and hoopers on campus, unite!

In The Middle of Everything with Kelsie Whitmore, Mo’ne Davis, Denae Benites, and Alli Schroder

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