Dreams on the diamond: photos of Women's Professional Baseball League tryouts

Monday 25 August 2025 12:08 EDT

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The Women’s Professional Baseball League is set to launch next year, with tryouts held Aug. 22-25 in Washington. The tryouts are open to all players, making way for competitors of all ages to chase their dream of playing professionally.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Dreams on the diamond: photos of Women's Professional Baseball League tryouts

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