Growing up in a small town outside of Boston where softball wasn't always in the spotlight, Kansas City Diamonds pitcher Kasey Ricard never imagined she would one day be playing professional softball. Today, the former Boston University standout stands in the circle for the Diamonds, carrying with her not only a decorated collegiate career but also a mission much bigger than wins.

Jeremy McDowell, the co-founder and president of Top Gun Events, a premier softball event company headquartered in Kansas City, has played a transformative role in shaping the landscape of elite-level softball over a more than 20-year career.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Kansas City Diamonds have announced a new partnership with HopeKids Kansas City, an organization that provides ongoing events, activities, and a unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Professional Softball League (PSL) has officially released its full 2026 schedule ahead of the league’s inaugural season this summer, marking another major milestone for professional women’s softball.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is partnering with the Kansas City Diamonds as the “Official Fuel” of the organization for the inaugural Professional Softball League season.

For Kansas City Diamonds outfielder Cori McMillan, softball has been everything to her.

For Kansas City Diamonds catcher Autumn Owen, softball has always been rooted in something deeper than the scoreboard. Her “why” for softball starts with her grandmother.

For Kansas City Diamonds outfielder Alexis Hastings, softball has always been about more than wins and losses. It is about purpose, faith and becoming the person she once needed herself.

For Kansas City Diamonds pitcher Hope Trautwein, softball has never been just something she plays. It is part of who she is.

For Kansas City Diamonds outfielder Riley Blampied, softball has always been more than a sport. It has been her family, her purpose and the foundation of who she is.

Rachel Roupe plays with calm confidence, standing out the moment she steps on the field. There’s a steadiness to her game, a balance between intensity and joy that reflects something deeper than competition.

Alex Brown has a spark no one can deny. With a warm smile and fierce competitiveness, Brown is a player audiences don’t want to miss.

For Kansas City Diamonds outfielder Lauren Lucas, softball has never been just about performance. It’s about perspective, perseverance and passion for a game that has shaped her entire life.

For Allie Skaggs, softball has never been just a game. It’s been a lifelong pursuit shaped by sacrifice, resilience, and an unwavering support system that helped turn a childhood dream into a professional reality. 

Leah Boggs isn’t just a catcher, she’s a fierce competitor, driven athlete, and a constant source of energy both on and off the field.

For Laurin Krings, softball has always been one of the defining pillars of her life. The game has offered freedom, tested her resilience and given her a platform to inspire the next generation.

Presleigh Pilon doesn’t just play softball, she lives it, breathes it, and at times has to rediscover it. From a 4-year-old girl in Southern California with rolled-up shorts and a hot pink mouth guard to a middle infielder chasing her professional dream, Pilon’s journey to the Kansas City Diamonds is rooted in resilience, faith, and unwavering passion.

Savanah Henley, left-handed pitcher for the Kansas City Diamonds, is sunshine in human form. With a bubbly personality and a killer pitch, Henley is a rising star you won’t want to miss...