Santa Monica, CA – October 26, 2011– VH1 is expanding on its popular “wives” franchise with the captivating new series, Baseball Wives. Set in Scottsdale, Arizona, the home of baseball’s spring training, the show features the wives and girlfriends of talented baseball players from various teams.

No shrinking violets here, these ladies are fiercely protective of their turf and their men and if they have to bring on a little drama — then so be it. The first pitch for Baseball Wives is Wednesday, November 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on VH1.

These divas of the diamond make their pitch to be the next home run smash as they prepare for their rookie season this November on VH1. The cast of VH1’s Baseball Wives includes: Anna Benson (wife of Arizona pitcher Kris Benson), Tanya Grace (ex-wife of retired Chicago’s Mark Grace), Chantel Kendall (ex-wife of Kansas City’s Jason Kendall) and Brooke Villone (wife of big-league veteran Ron Villone).

The inner circle of baseball wives proves to be challenging as the women cope with marriage, gossip and fame. With the baseball season being the longest in professional sports, the women count on their friends to be their emotional support while their husbands are on the road but sometimes a friend can be your worst enemy. Rumors swirl and friendships are tested among the professional athletes’ wives as they are forced to make emotional decisions, proving that their lives are often just like everyone else’s.

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