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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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Los Angeles Mad Drops Drop Thomas Wilson Amid Health Concerns

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Los Angeles Mad Drops Drop Thomas Wilson: The Los Angeles Mad Drops pickleball team will drop Thomas Wilson due to his inability to play. Unless he returns to full health in the next month, the team will retain Catherine...

Roster Shakeup: St. Louis Shock Retains Star Trio for MLP 2025, Drops Kate Fahey

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St. Louis Shock Retains Star Trio for MLP 2025: The St. Louis pickleball team has announced its roster decisions for MLP 2025. They will keep three strong players and drop one to meet the new requirements. Kate Fahey, despite...

2024 Runners-Up New Jersey 5’s Must Navigate Roster Challenges for Upcoming Season

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New Jersey 5’s Must Navigate Roster Challenges: The New Jersey 5’s team, the 2024 runners-up, must finalize their roster for the upcoming MLP 2025 season. They are set to keep star player Anna Leigh Waters but face challenging choices...

Texas Ranchers Pickleball Team Makes Bold Move: Drops Duong, Retains Key Players for MLP 2025

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Texas Ranchers Pickleball Team Makes Bold Move: The Texas Ranchers pickleball team has announced significant changes to its roster for MLP 2025. They will drop Quang Duong while retaining three key players, creating a strategy for the upcoming auction...

Roster Decisions Loom: Dallas Flash Faces Tough Choices Ahead of MLP 2025

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Dallas Flash Faces Tough Choices: The Dallas Flash, the reigning champions of Major League Pickleball (MLP), must make crucial decisions for their roster ahead of the 2025 season. Teams are required to drop at least one player by mid-February...

Columbus Sliders Eye 2025 MLP Season with CJ Klinger Trade and Youth Focus

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Columbus Sliders Eye 2025 MLP Season: CJ Klinger joins a roster filled with affordable but talented players. Columbus now has three third-round picks and one fourth-round pick from last year’s draft. This means the team can retain all its...

Jackie Kawamoto Joins DC Pickleball Team in Key Trade with New York Hustlers

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Jackie Kawamoto Joins DC Pickleball Team: The D.C. Pickleball Team has acquired Jackie Kawamoto from the New York Hustlers in a trade that brings defensive strength to their lineup. The move comes at a cost, as DC will need...

New York Hustlers Shake Up Roster with Major Trades Ahead of 2025 MLP Season

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New York Hustlers Shake Up Roster: The New York Hustlers have made two major trades early in the 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season, sending Jackie Kawamoto to the DC Pickleball Team and CJ Klinger to the Columbus Sliders....

Major League Pickleball’s Path to Profitability: How Two New Teams Will Shape the Future of the League

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Major League Pickleball’s Path to Profitability: Major League Pickleball (MLP) aims for profitability at the league level by the fourth quarter of 2025. With plans to expand, MLP is opening franchise opportunities for up to two new teams. The...

Road to Minors Juniors Tournament Set for March in Missouri City

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The Road to Minors Juniors Tournament will take place in Missouri City, Texas, on March 28-29, 2025. This pickleball event offers young pickleball players a chance to compete in singles and doubles events, aiming to qualify for a Minor...

How Major League Pickleball’s 2025 Rules Are Reshaping Challenger Level Teams and Salaries

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Major League Pickleball’s 2025 Rules: Major League Pickleball (MLP) has announced significant updates for Challenger Level teams in the 2025 season. With roster rules, salary structures, and player eligibility evolving, these changes aim to refine team operations and ensure...

Premier Level Teams and Their Current Player Salaries: What’s Driving MLP’s 2025 Roster Changes?

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Premier Level Teams and Their Current Player Salaries: Major League Pickleball (MLP) has disclosed crucial updates for the 2025 season, including expanded roster sizes for Premier Level teams, new salary structures, and significant changes to player eligibility and waiver...

2025 MLP Challenger Level Playoffs: How the New Format Will Create Thrilling Matchups

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2025 MLP Challenger Level Playoffs: Major League Pickleball (MLP) has disclosed the updated playoff format for the 2025 Challenger Level, offering a fresh and exciting structure for the six qualifying teams. The new format promises intense matchups and strategic...

2025 MLP Premier Level Playoffs: Surprising New Rules That Will Impact Team Strategies

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2025 MLP Premier Level Playoffs: Major League Pickleball (MLP) has unveiled key updates for the 2025 playoff structure, which includes exciting changes for the Premier Level teams. The revised format will feature new seeding and match rules designed to...

MLP to Switch to Traditional Pickleball Scoring System Starting in 2025

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MLP to Switch to Traditional Pickleball Scoring: Major League Pickleball (MLP) will adopt traditional side-out scoring starting in 2025, marking a significant shift away from its current rally scoring format. The change is expected to simplify the game for...

Zane Navratil Calls Out MLP’s 2025 Rule Changes That Could Hurt the Sport

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Zane Navratil Calls Out MLP’s 2025 Rule Changes: Professional pickleball player Zane Navratil shared his concerns about Major League Pickleball’s (MLP) new rule changes for the 2025 season. In a YouTube video titled “MLP’s HUGE Rule Changes for 2025,”...

Pickleball Franchise Arizona Drive Scores 10 Million Dollar Deal, Transforming Major League Pickleball

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Pickleball Franchise Arizona Drive: The Arizona Drive, a Major League Pickleball (MLP) franchise, announced Thursday that a group of investors, including Charles Darling and Tim Fyke of Proton Sports, former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer, and financial professional Jeff Tsao, has...

Major League Pickleball’s 2025 Revamp: Playoff Changes and Amateur Competitions Shake Things Up!

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Major League Pickleball’s 2025 Revamp: The 2025 season of Major League Pickleball (MLP) promises to bring a variety of exciting changes that will impact the competition and the fan experience. While the league’s new event formats and playoff expansions...

Is MLP Slowing Down? 2025 Season Sees No New Teams Despite Growing Demand

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2025 Season Sees No New Teams: Major League Pickleball (MLP) announced that there will be no new teams introduced for the 2025 season. This decision comes after two teams were bought out just ahead of the 2024 season, leaving...

2025 Major League Pickleball Auction, Talent Imbalance and the Race for Roster Dominance

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2025 Major League Pickleball Auction: The 2025 season of Major League Pickleball (MLP) will see major changes, but some teams are in a better position than others. Teams like St. Louis Shock, New Jersey 5s, and Dallas Flash are...
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