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Bandits’ Abby Ramirez Enjoys Instructing Youth Players
By DION MARTORANO Journal & Topics Sports There is something special about helping the next generation of athletes. Chicago Bandits veteran Abby Ramirez knows what it’s like to look up to pro players and dream of being one of them one day. Ramirez was a star at Trinity High School in River Forest, where she…
Read MoreChicago Bandits Welcome RHP Coley Ries Back to Rosemont
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Chicago Bandits have agreed to terms with RHP Coley Ries on a one-year contract for the 2020 NPF season, team officials announced Monday afternoon. “I am so excited to be coming back to Chicago and so grateful for the coaches and front office for giving me the opportunity,” Ries said in…
Read MoreChicago Signs USA Olympian Janie Reed for 2020 NPF Season
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Chicago Bandits have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with outfielder Janie Reed for the 2020 NPF season, team officials announced Tuesday afternoon. An alum of the University of Oregon Softball program, Reed (formerly Takeda) was chosen for the US Women’s National Softball Team in 2015. During her time with…
Read MoreSchlattman Returns to Hometown, Signs One-Year Deal with Chicago
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Chicago Bandits have agreed to contract terms with catcher Michaela Schlattman for the 2020 NPF season, team officials announced Wednesday afternoon. “We can’t wait to have Michaela here in Rosemont and see her in action for the Bandits,” Chicago AGM Jourdan Skirha said. “She’s got an excitement and love for the…
Read MoreBandits Re-Sign 2019 Player of the Year Amanda Chidester
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Chicago Bandits have agreed to terms with All-NPF selection and reigning NPF Player of the Year Amanda Chidester on a one-year contract extension for the 2020 NPF season, team officials announced Thursday afternoon. Chidester rejoins the 2020 Bandits roster after a standout year for the club in 2019. After boasting a…
Read MoreBandits Re-sign Hannah Flippen for 2020 NPF Season
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Chicago Bandits have agreed to terms with Hannah Flippen on a one-year contract extension for the 2020 NPF season, team officials announced Tuesday afternoon. Flippen is coming back for her second season in Rosemont after a career showing in 2019, posting 8 home runs and 27 RBI, good for a .375…
Read MoreChicago Signs 2016 NPF Champion Infielder Andrea Filler for 2020 Season
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Chicago Bandits have signed former Bandits infielder Andrea Filler to a one-year contract for the 2020 NPF season, team officials announced Tuesday afternoon. Filler signed with the Bandits as a free agent in 2016 after an incredible career with Northwestern University. She concluded her 3-year career in Evanston ranked third in…
Read MoreAleshia Ocasio Re-signs After Retirement
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Aleshia Ocasio is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Chicago Bandits for the 2020 NPF season, team officials announced Wednesday afternoon. Ocasio originally announced her retirement at the end of February but has pledged her return to the NPF for the 2020 season. “It wasn’t an easy decision to retire from…
Read MoreBandits Sign Pitching Coach Chanda Bell for 2020 Season
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Chicago Bandits have signed pitching coach Chanda Bell for the 2020 NPF season, team officials announced Monday afternoon. The Indianapolis native played a record-breaking career at the University of Kentucky. At the end of her collegiate career, Bell left as the all-time winningest pitcher and was the first in team history…
Read MoreChicago Bandits Release Home Schedule for 2020 NPF Season
ROSEMONT, Ill. – After revealing the home opener and Taste of Tokyo series event presented by Wilson earlier this month, the Chicago Bandits have released the remainder of their home schedule for the 2020 NPF season. Immediately following the Taste of Tokyo series event, the Bandits begin a 3-team series event on Tuesday, June 16…
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