Justine Siegel and Assia Grazioli-Venier of the soon-to-launch Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) joined Sarah to discuss the behind-the-scenes process of getting the league up and running, the decision to start with four teams in coastal cities but play the inaugural season in the Midwest, and the emotions they expect to feel when they witness the first pitch of the first women’s pro baseball league in 70 years. Plus, the long-awaited return of “What the Fact" -- and it's one that's sure to get your blood boiling.


Read Alex’s 2020 story about women’s baseball here


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Justine Siegel and Assia Grazioli-Venier of the soon-to-launch Women&rsquo;s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) joined Sarah to discuss the behind-the-scenes process of getting the league up and running, the decision to start with four teams in coastal cities but play the inaugural season in the Midwest, and the emotions they expect to feel when they witness the first pitch of the first women&rsquo;s pro baseball league in 70 years. Plus, the long-awaited return of &ldquo;What the Fact" -- and it's one that's sure to get your blood boiling.
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Read Alex&rsquo;s 2020 story about women&rsquo;s baseball <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/on-her-turf/news/is-there-a-future-for-women-in-the-national-pastime-baseball-player-malaika-underwood-hopes-so" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nbcsports.com/on-her-turf/news/is-there-a-future-for-women-in-the-national-pastime-baseball-player-malaika-underwood-hopes-so&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765833706481000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2rRlMVbB3ttby0ZWrGt9pK">here</a>
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Follow the WPBL on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wpbl_official/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/wpbl_official/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765833706481000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0DLVHRH_wcDSCHC6Lza5BW">here</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewpblofficial/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/thewpblofficial/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765833706481000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3tWKeF3XTKr_x409g5v24f">here</a>, and on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wpbl_official" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@wpbl_official&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765833706481000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0sJsVehX7WwRdRj19qEF5z">here</a>
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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. 

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.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Justine Siegel and Assia Grazioli-Venier of the soon-to-launch Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) joined Sarah to discuss the behind-the-scenes process of getting the league up and running, the decision to start with four teams in coastal cities but play the inaugural season in the Midwest, and the emotions they expect to feel when they witness the first pitch of the first women’s pro baseball league in 70 years. Plus, the long-awaited return of “What the Fact" -- and it's one that's sure to get your blood boiling.

The WPBL Means Baseball For All with Justine Siegal & Assia Grazioli-Venier

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/a3cae282-0b0f-4942-a037-b3b30160fc37/transcript

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