What happened: Former All-Star and longtime Atlanta first base coach Eric Young has been appointed manager of the Los Angeles Queens in the Women's Pro Baseball League. The new league will also feature teams in San Francisco, New York, and Boston.

Why it matters: The WPBL is tapping into established major-league experience to lead its inaugural clubs. Williams joins Young as a former All-Star tasked with launching one of the league's initial four franchises.

What to watch: The league is expected to announce staffing and roster developments for the New York and Boston franchises.