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Jennie Finch and award winner Marley Jackson pose for a picture after she receives the award and accompanying scholarship from sponsor Arm & Hammer.

MLB RBI Catcher Marley Jackson Wins Jennie Finch Empowerment Award

Marley Jackson, a catcher and member of the Nationals NIKE RBI team has been awarded this year's recipient of the 2025 Jennie Finch Empowerment Award. The award is given to chosen athletes that have demonstrated character principles in Finch's namesake.

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MLB RBI Catcher Marley Jackson Wins Jennie Finch Empowerment Award

Marley Jackson, a catcher and member of the Nationals NIKE RBI team has been awarded this year's recipient of the 2025 Jennie Finch Empowerment Award. The award is given to chosen athletes that have demonstrated character principles in Finch's namesake.

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Ellery Thomas (r.) with some teammates in front of the new Rhyne Park softball fields.

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MLB Together, Atlanta Braves Reveal Local Renovated Softball Fields During All-Star Weekend

During the busy All-Star weekend the Major League Baseball joined forces with the host city team in the Atlanta Braves and their local park system, Cobb Parks to renovate three separate softball fields for the Rhyne Park Girls Softball Association.

Anissa Urtez is set to retire at the conclusion of the AUSL season.

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Former Utah Softball Legend Returns Home Before Retiring From AUSL

A former Utah softball star will play one last time at Dumke Family Softball Stadium before retiring from the pros.

Jennie Finch shined on the mound and at the plate during her 15th All-Star Celebrity Softball Game.

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Softball Legend Shines at MLB Celebrity Softball Game, Gets Hit Off Cy Young Winner

One softball legend was exquisite during the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game, coming in clutch at the plate.

The AUSL played a three-game series in Omaha between the Talons and the Bandits.

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Omaha Makes Strong Case for Permanent AUSL Softball Team

After a memorable AUSL series, Omaha is making a strong push to land a permanent professional softball team, citing fan support and local enthusiasm.

Sam Landry is a strong contender for AUSL Rookie of the Year.

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Top 4 AUSL Players Who Could Win Rookie of the Year

From the NCAA to the AUSL, a few athletes have put up an outstanding first season in the pros. Here is a look at who could become Rookie of the Year.

Athletes Unlimited Softball League partners with IMG Academy.

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IMG Academy Partners With AUSL to Develop Next Generation of Softball Stars

Athletes Unlimited Softball League announced Tuesday that they have partnered with IMG Academy to commit to long-term student-athlete development in softball.

One AUSL star made five incredible plays at third base against the Blaze.

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AUSL Star Channels Derek Jeter in Must-See Highlight Reel From Seattle Series

One AUSL star made five incredible must-see plays at third base during the Seattle series.

AUSL Talons celebrate a walk-off victory over the Bandits in Omaha.

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AUSL Star Plays in Front of Nearly 50 Family Members During Omaha Series

An AUSL softball standout, Hannah Flippen, delivered a memorable performance in Omaha with nearly 50 family members cheering from the stands, turning the series into a heartfelt homecoming.

USA Softball's Women's National Team wins silver at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Softball Schedule for 2028 Olympics Announced as LA28 Unveils Full Program

With three years to go, the LA28 Olympic Committee has announced the competition format and schedule for softball.

Ali Newland helped the Nationals to a win in the MLB Derby X tour stop in Atlanta.

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College Softball Stars Smash 45 Home Runs in MLB Derby X 2025 Premiere

In the first stop on the MLB Derby X tour which started with MLB All Star Week in Atlanta, GA, the college softball stars joining the 3-on-3 Derby X format combined for 45 home runs in their debut.

Florida celebrates their 5-2 win over Georgia during the third game of the NCAA super regionals softball game in Gainesville, FL on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The team heads to the College World Series in Oklahoma. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

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Florida Softball Gators Participating in MLB's Derby X This Summer

As part of the MLB's expanded investment into softball, the MLB's Home Run Derby X competition which started its tour on July 13 as part of MLB All Star Week will feature Florida Gators Jocelyn Erickson, Taylor Shumaker, and Amanda Lorenz.

The U.S. Men's National Team claimed its second consecutive bronze medal with a 10-1 win over Japan at the WBSC World Cup.

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USA Men’s Softball Wins Bronze at WBSC World Cup, Venezuela Takes Gold

The U.S. Men's National Team claimed its second consecutive bronze medal with a win over Japan at the WBSC World Cup.

Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) begins their inaugural season on June 7 with the partnership and support of Major League Baseball. In the picture, from left to right: Montana Fouts, Odicci Alexander, Sis Bates, Skylar Wallace, Amanda Lorenz, Aliyah Andrews, Maya Brady, and Aleshia Ocasio.

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AUSL Blaze Trade Former Arkansas Razorback for Former Arizona Two-Way Star

AUSL's Blaze, the team's worst performing team have traded former All-American Arkansas Razorback Danielle Gibson Whorton for two-way threat in former Arizona player Devyn Netz. This is only the second trade in the history of the league.

Two softball legends will appear in MLB's Celebrity All-Star Game.

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MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game to Feature 2 Softball Legends

MLB All-Star weekend is approaching, and the 24th annual All-Star Celebrity Softball Game is set to kick off the festivities on July 12.

Sam Landry uses ASL to communicate with her family and teammates.

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How One AUSL Star Communicates With Fans and Teammates Using ASL

One Volts pitcher uses American Sign Language to communicate with her family and friends while on the field.

Volts outfielder McKenzie Clark of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League made history when she was a part of the first trade in league history.

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AUSL Softball Player’s Stats Explode After Girlfriend Gets Traded to Her Team

One AUSL player has had a terrific season at the plate since her girlfriend joined the roster.

Team USA's Kinzie Hansen talks with coach Patty Gasso during the USA Softball All-Star Showcase at Devon Park on Friday, June 27, 2025.

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Softball On SI's NCAA Division I All-Quarter-Century Team: Catchers

Softball On SI unveils its NCAA Division I All-Quarter-Century Team: Catchers, highlighting the most dominant backstops of the past 25 years.

Professional softball players Gwen Svekis and Taylor Edwards recently got married.

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Pro Softball Power Couple Ties the Knot in Colorado

A professional softball power couple tied the knot in a picturesque Colorado ceremony, celebrating their love surrounded by teammates and fellow athletes.

The 2025 USA Softball All-Star Showcase features the U.S. Women’s National Team, AUSL athletes, and some of college softball’s current stars.

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USA Softball All-Star Showcase to Feature College, AUSL Stars

The 2025 USA Softball All-Star Showcase features the U.S. Women’s National Team, AUSL athletes, and some of college softball’s current stars.

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Former Clemson, LSU Softball Stars Involved in Historic AUSL Trade

The AUSL made history when it launched its first season this summer. Starting a brand-new league comes with many firsts throughout the season, and on Sunday, th

Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso talks with an official during a Women's College World Series softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 31, 2025. Texas won 4-2.

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OU Softball Head Coach Patty Gasso Set to Make AUSL Broadcast Debut

Patty Gasso is headed to the broadcast booth for the first time ever when the Talons and the Volts square off at Love's Field.

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Texas Softball’s Mia Scott Signs Pro Deal Despite Knee Injury

Mia Scott will make her professional debut with the AUSL, despite previous reports citing that WCWS would be the last of her playing days.

Victoria Hayward was a member of the Canadian Women's National Team since 2009, beginning at the age of 16.

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Athletes Unlimited Inaugural Member, Former Olympian to Retire After 2025 Season

Former Washington Husky and Canadian Olympian outfielder Victoria Hayward has announced her retirement from professional softball following the 2025 AUSL season.

Nebraska's Hannah Camenzind (9) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during a NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Nebraska at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 23, 2025.

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Former Nebraska Softball Catcher Signs Pro Contract

Former Nebraska catcher Ava Bredwell will continue her softball career as she signed a contract with the New York Rise.