The first Major League Pickleball event of the season saw several upsets, a ton of close matches and reminded fans what makes team pickleball so exciting.
Opinion: Jared Paul’s 5 key takeaways from MLP Dallas
Pro pickleball’s real inflection point: Why what’s happening now matters more than the merger
Pro pickleball is at a major turning point. While many believe the February 2024 merger between the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and Major League Pickleball (MLP) was the sport’s most pivotal moment, I’d argue that right now is even more consequential. If you’re a fan, player, brand, or investor in professional pickleball, this moment matters […]
Opinion: Don’t count out true pro Catherine Parenteau after split with Anna Leigh Waters
I want to take a second to shine a light on Catherine Parenteau, who seems to sort of gotten lost in the Anna Leigh Waters partner news. Catherine is the true consummate pickleball professional. Since the day I discovered the sport, when The Kitchen was merely an idea, Catherine and her partner Athena were always […]
Grading the 2024 Major League Pickleball Draft Picks
Major League Pickleball just completed its 2024 Premier Level draft, meaning we’re starting to understand where professional, team-based pickleball is headed this year. Before I dive in to the grades, a few surprising things that I want to mention… Notable veteran players not drafted: Rafa Hewett (MLP DAWG), Pat Smith (who has been playing great […]