The Women’s Pro Baseball League hit the diamond, and in typical establishment fashion, mainstream media is falling all over itself to dramatize the event. CNN is salivating over Martha Reeves, highlighting her as if she’s the centerpiece when, let’s be honest, the game should be the real star. Suddenly, we’re supposed to invest our emotional capital in this “historic” moment fueled by a Motown legend instead of actually discussing the athletes.

It’s classic corporate spin—take a story rooted in athleticism and reduce it to a celebrity spectacle. Did we need Martha to validate this new league? What’s next, a TikTok dance-off before every game? This isn’t just about women in sports; it’s about creating a narrative that serves the box office more than the players.

Meanwhile, Fox News glosses over the actual implications of a women’s league sprouting in an era of equal sports coverage. They’re just as bad, choosing to play up the fluff rather than interrogate whether this league will receive the funding and respect it deserves—or will it be left to gather dust while everyone looks for the next viral moment?

Stop treating these events like they need a gimmick to sell. Sports should be respected on their merit, not turned into a side gig for celebrity influencers. Do better, corporate media. Focus on the athletes and not the glitter. This league deserves more than showbiz fluff; it deserves genuine appreciation and scrutiny.