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Up Next: How a Stop in Brazil Could Redraw the Global Slow-Pitch Map
By Penny from ISPS 11/10/2025, 6:00am EST
The international slow pitch softball landscape is about to get a major shakeup, and it all centers around one city that could change everything for softball leagues in Brazil and beyond: São Paulo, Brazil.
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Bad Boys Miami Dominate at the 2025 World Championships: Is Anyone Else Even Trying?
By Penny from ISPS 11/09/2025, 9:30am EST
But here's the real question burning through the slow pitch softball community right now: where was everybody else?
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Big Fish, Small Pond: Why Some Slow Pitch Softball Teams Refuse to Grow (And What They're Missing)
By Penny from ISPS 11/07/2025, 7:30am EST
They'll spend thousands on the latest slowpitch bats and slow pitch softball equipment, but won't spend a dime to test themselves against teams that might actually beat them.
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Why "Good Old Boys" Politics Still Run Slow Pitch Softball (And Why Nobody Calls It Out)
By Penny from ISPS 11/06/2025, 5:30am EST
Walk into any major slow pitch softball tournament, and you'll see the same faces running the show. The same tournament directors. The same league commissioners. The same team captains getting preferential treatment. It's not coincidence: it's by design.
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Should You Bat 10 or 12 in Slow Pitch Softball? The Real Pros, and Cons.
By Penny from ISPS 11/05/2025, 7:45am EST
"Most slow pitch softball teams are making a critical lineup mistake that's costing them games, and they don't even realize it."
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Why I Believe Simple Divisions Beat Alphabet Rankings – The Real Truth About Growing Slow Pitch Softball
By Manuel T. Ferrero III 11/04/2025, 5:00am EST
It's time someone said what every player, coach, and tournament director is thinking but afraid to say out loud.
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Why Slow Pitch Softball in Guaymas Is the Next Big Thing – Team Registration, Tournaments, and ISPS Action Await!
By Penny from ISPS 11/03/2025, 5:30am EST
If you haven't heard about the explosive growth of slow pitch softball in Guaymas, you're about to discover why teams from across Mexico, the United States, and beyond are making this Sonoran port city their go-to tournament destination.
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Miami Mayor's Cup Slow Pitch Softball: The Ultimate Invitational with the City of Miami and Mayor Francis Suarez
By Penny from ISPS 11/02/2025, 6:30am EST
This isn't your typical weekend tournament where anyone can show up with entry fees. The Miami Mayor's Cup represents the ultimate recognition for teams that have proven their dedication, sportsmanship, and skill throughout the year.
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ISPS HO HO HOMERS: The Must-Play Holiday Slow Pitch Softball Tournament!
By Penny from ISPS 11/01/2025, 7:00am EDT
Forget everything you know about typical slowpitch softball tournaments. The HO HO HOMERS isn't just another weekend event: it's a full-blown holiday celebration that combines fierce competition, massive cash prizes, and the heartwarming tradition of giving back to children in need.
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New! First Team & Second Team All-League Honors Debut for Shenandoah Park Women's Slow Pitch Softball
By Penny from ISPS 10/31/2025, 6:45am EDT
The selection process was rigorous, utilizing advanced softball statistics tracked through avg300.com, our official statistical platform. Players needed a minimum of 20 plate appearances to qualify, ensuring that only the most consistent performers throughout the season earned recognition.
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ISPS World Championships Return to Fort Lauderdale in 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and More Competitive Than Ever
By ISPS 10/30/2025, 5:30am EDT
The 2025 ISPS World Championships hit Fort Lauderdale Nov 7–9 with men’s, women’s, coed, and senior action from around the globe.
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ISPS City of Miami Shenandoah Park Women’s All-Star Game Recap: Energy, Highlights, and Heart
By Penny from ISPS 10/29/2025, 9:00am EDT
From first pitch to final handshake, it was everything we love about women’s slow pitch: big swings, smart defense, loud dugouts, and incredible sportsmanship.
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Shenandoah Women's League All-Stars: OPS Leaders, Team Honors & The Team ET vs Team Tine Showdown
By Penny from ISPS 10/28/2025, 1:00am EDT
This year’s slow pitch All-Stars are split into two exciting squads named after our top pitchers and team captains: Team ET (Emily Torres, Coconut Grove Gators) and Team Tine (Christine Christeleit, Little Havana Legends).
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Step Bros Take the Crown at the 2025 Caribbean Classic Championships – But Cocodrilos Make a Splash
By Penny from ISPS 10/27/2025, 7:00am EDT
When the final out was recorded, Step Bros (FL) stood tall as champions, but not before Cocodrilos (FL) served notice that they're a team to watch in the ISPS landscape.
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Smokin Aces Rule the Island: 2025 Boricua Open Men's Division Recap, Standings & Puerto Rico Weekend Vibes
By Penny from ISPS 10/26/2025, 1:30am EDT
From the opening pitch Saturday morning to the championship celebration Sunday evening, the 2025 Boricua Open delivered non-stop action, incredible offensive displays, and the kind of competitive spirit that makes ISPS tournaments special.
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Smokin Aces Scorch Coed Competition: 2025 Boricua Open Coed Division Recap, Standings & Weekend Highlights
By Penny from ISPS 10/25/2025, 1:15am EDT
The 2025 Boricua Open showcased everything we love about coed slow pitch softball: incredible athleticism, nail-biting finishes, and that unmistakable ISPS community spirit that brings teams together from coast to coast.
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RIOT Draft Queens Crowned Champions: 2025 Boricua Open Women's Division Recap & Weekend Vibes
By Penny from ISPS 10/24/2025, 1:00am EDT
The Draft Queens didn't just win: they dominated from start to finish with a perfect 2-0 record in pool play and maintained that momentum straight through to championship glory.
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Balls to the Wall Capture Homestead Men's Bronze Title: Weekend Recap & Highlights (Oct 18, 2025)
By Penny from ISPS 10/23/2025, 6:30am EDT
This bronze-level tournament format allowed teams to compete in a round-robin pool play structure before advancing to bracket play, ensuring maximum games and competitive opportunities for all participating squads.
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How to Master the 5-Man Defense Strategy in Slow Pitch Softball (Easy Guide for League Players)
By Penny from ISPS 10/21/2025, 11:45am EDT
Your middle infielder typically covers second base at all times when running this alignment, though positioning should adjust based on whether you're facing a left-handed or right-handed batter.
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2025 ISPS Boricua Open Championships: Full Weekend Recap (Levittown, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico)
By Penny from ISPS 10/20/2025, 2:45am EDT
The 2025 ISPS Boricua Open Championships brought together elite teams from across the United States and Puerto Rico for what many are calling one of the most exciting tournaments of the year.
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