Major League Baseball has followed through on its announced strategic investment in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), reinforcing its commitment ahead of the league’s upcoming expansion. The AUSL, which featured four teams in its 2025 touring format, will now expand to six city-based teams for the 2026 season ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletes_Unlimited_Softball_League?utm_source=openai)). This expansion aligns with a broader revival of women’s professional ball, with the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) also set to debut in 2026 featuring franchises in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_Pro_Baseball_League?utm_source=openai)). Blue Chip Pro Baseball continues preparing for the season amid this evolving landscape in U.S. baseball and softball.