2K Sports and Konami Digital Entertainment have announced the development of MLB Power Pros 2008, the next iteration of the baseball franchise, scheduled to be released for Wii and PS2 in July 2008 and for DS this fall. MLB Power Pros 2008 will feature over ten game modes including the traditional Practice, Exhibition, League and Home Run Challenge modes, as well as easy, pick-up-and-play hitting and pitching controls, along with intuitive Wii functionality. Gamers will get the opportunity to act as general manager and control the destiny of their own franchise in Season mode, or engage in role-playing story modes such as Success and MLB Life modes. As general manager, gamers can trade, sign free agents, coordinate practice schedules, purchase new equipment, call up and send down players from the Minor Leagues, along with other management options to bring in fans, win playoff games and eventually, earn the title of World Series champion.