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Stay informed with the latest buzz in Major League Pickleball through our MLP News category. From thrilling tournament results and rising stars to groundbreaking initiatives and community events, we bring you up-to-the-minute updates on all the action from the MLP courts. Major League Pickleball revolutionizes the sport with its dynamic team-based format, aiming to elevate pickleball by creating an engaging, competitive, and entertaining league. Founded in 2021, the league has rapidly gained popularity, setting a new standard for professional pickleball. With a unique format, including drafts and trades, and a season culminating in the MLP Championship, the league showcases top talent and provides unforgettable moments for fans. Through community partnerships and youth programs, MLP is committed to growing the sport and fostering inclusivity.

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Barbara Sabates Dominates The Dink Minor League Pickleball Event at 32 Weeks Pregnant

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Barbara Sabates Dominates Miami Pickleball: A standout moment at The Dink Minor League Pickleball event in Miami this past weekend was Barbara Sabates playing while 32 weeks pregnant. Representing Team Ready to Drop, she competed through a full day of...

James Ignatowich Exposes Hidden Flaws After Johns Brothers’ Shocking MLP Exit

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James Ignatowich Backs Ben Johns and Collin Johns: In a new episode of The James Ignatowich Show, pro player James Ignatowich spoke about two big topics in pro pickleball right now: grip pressure and why Ben Johns and Collin Johns...

Major League Pickleball Teams Make Bold Roster Moves: Rising Teen and Ex-Soccer Pro Join the League

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Major League Pickleball Roster Shakeup: On Tuesday, May 14, 2025, two Major League Pickleball teams made roster moves at the end of Waiver Period #1. The Dallas Flash added Ivan Jakovljevic, while the SoCal Hard Eights signed 17-year-old Jalina Ingram....

Major League Pickleball Shakes Up 2025 Season With Bold New Rules and Waiver Shakeup

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Major League Pickleball 2025 Rule Changes: Major League Pickleball made big changes for the 2025 season. On April 14, 2025, the league cut the number of Premier Level Waiver Periods from four to two. It also updated how money...

Roscoe Bellamy Joins SoCal Hard Eights in Surprise MLP Waiver Shake-Up—MLP Bends Rules for Columbus Sliders

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Roscoe Bellamy’s Pickleball Waiver Move: The SoCal Hard Eights have claimed Roscoe Bellamy from the Columbus Sliders during the first waiver period of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season. In return, the Hard Eights sent Ivan Jakovljevic to the...

Jackson High School Senior Makes History With St. Louis Shock’s Groundbreaking Pickleball Signing

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St. Louis Shock in Minor League Pickleball: Chase Thomas, a senior at Jackson High School, has signed with the St. Louis Shock’s minor league pickleball team. This is a major step in his pickleball career, as the St. Louis...

78,000 Dollars Gone: Why the Johns Brothers’ Sudden MLP Exit Sparked Outrage and a League Crackdown?

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Ben Johns and Collin Johns’ MLP Withdrawal: Ben Johns and Collin Johns withdrew from four remaining matches with the Carolina Hogs at the Major League Pickleball (MLP) event in Columbus, Ohio, in early May. The reason was poor lighting....

Inside the Game-Changing D.C. Pickleball Team Swap That Brought Kevin Durant Home

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Game-Changing D.C. Pickleball Team Swap: In April 2025, a rare ownership swap took place between two Major League Pickleball teams: the Brooklyn Aces and the D.C. Pickleball Team. The Brooklyn Aces, previously owned by Boardroom Sport Holdings’ Rich Kleiman...

Major League Pickleball Shakes Up 2025 Season: Daytona Beach Takes Center Stage Amid Venue Shuffle

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Major League Pickleball Schedule Update: Major League Pickleball (MLP) has made changes to its 2025 season schedule. The June 5–8 event, originally set for Salt Lake City, Utah, will now be held in Daytona Beach, Florida, at Pictona. This...

St. Louis Shock’s Game-Changing Player-Designed Uniforms for 2025 MLP Orlando Event

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St. Louis Shock’s Player-Designed Uniforms: The St. Louis Shock worked with MUEV to create their new team uniforms ahead of the 2025 MLP Orlando. Instead of being handed gear last-minute, the players helped design what they wore. This player-first...

2025 MLP Men’s Standings Shake Up: Breakout Stars and Shifting Power in Premier Division Post MLP Columbus

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2025 MLP Men’s Standings: After the 2025 MLP Columbus event, several standout players made a strong impression in the Major League Pickleball (MLP) Premier Division. With powerful performances from top athletes like JW Johnson, Gabriel Tardio, and Federico Staksrud,...

2025 MLP Women’s Standings Shake Up the Race for Pickleball Supremacy After MLP Columbus Event

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2025 MLP Women’s Standings: After the Major League Pickleball event in Columbus, the latest standings in the women’s Premier Division show Dallas Flash Pickleball’s Jorja Johnson leading the top 20. With a perfect record of 8 wins and no...

Orlando Squeeze Surges Ahead as 2025 MLP Team Standings Take Unexpected Turns Post MLP Columbus Event

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2025 MLP Team Standings: Orlando Squeeze, St. Louis Shock, and Dallas Flash Pickleball lead the 2025 Major League Pickleball team standings after the 2025 MLP Columbus event. Held in Columbus, Ohio, the competition saw teams from across the league...

How Pickleball’s Paddle Power Is Taking Over America—And Why Everyone Wants In

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Celebrity Involvement in MLP: Pickleball, once viewed as a quiet game for older adults, has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. In 2024 alone, Major League Pickleball (MLP) made around $50 million, not counting extra...

Ben Johns and Collin Johns Forfeit 2025 MLP Columbus Winnings After Shocking Mid-Tournament Exit Over Safety Concerns

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Ben Johns and Collin Johns Withdraw from MLP Columbus: Ben Johns and Collin Johns have agreed to give up their payouts from the 2025 MLP Columbus event after withdrawing partway through the tournament. Major League Pickleball shared the news...

Hayden Patriquin Breaks Silence on Heated Clash with Anna Leigh Waters—What Really Happened at MLP?

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Hayden Patriquin and Anna Leigh Waters’ Controversy: In a recent episode of the Bad Calls – Pickleball Podcast, Hayden Patriquin opened up about his on-court exchange with Anna Leigh Waters during a Major League Pickleball (MLP) match. The exchange,...

New York Hustlers Amazes Everyone at 2025 MLP Columbus—But St. Louis Shock Exposes Their Limits

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New York Hustlers Stuns at MLP Columbus: The New York Hustlers surprised fans at the second event of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season in Columbus, Ohio. Though ranked among the lowest teams after the draft, New York won...

Carolina Hogs Hits Rock Bottom at 2025 MLP Columbus—Can They Turn the Season Around?

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Carolina Hogs MLP Columbus 2025 Results: The Carolina Hogs had a rough showing at the second event of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season in Columbus, Ohio. After losing both matches in the season opener in Orlando, the team...

Orlando Squeeze Stuns 2025 MLP Columbus With Standings Surge—Is This the Team’s Breakout Year?

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Orlando Squeeze’s MLP Columbus 2025 Performance: The Orlando Squeeze earned 14 out of 18 points during the second event of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season in Columbus, Ohio. Out of nine Premier Level teams that competed, Orlando made...

Unstoppable St. Louis Shock Sweep 2025 MLP Columbus, Seize Top Spot in Standings

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St. Louis Shock Sweep MLP Columbus: The St. Louis Shock ran perfectly at the 2025 Major League Pickleball event in Columbus, Ohio. They played six matches and won them all, earning 18 out of 18 possible points. The event...
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