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Steuerwald returns to manage Bandits May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Michael Steuerwald will return as head coach of the Chicago Bandits for the 2013 season, team officials announced Friday. Joining him as an assistant will be Jimmy Kolaitis, currently an assistant at the University of South Alabama softball team.
Bandits sign two Japanese softball stars Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Two Japanese softball standouts, Eri Yamada and Kazuki Watanabe, have signed contracts to play with the Chicago Bandits and join the National Pro Fastpitch League. Yamada led Japan to a gold medal in the 2008 Olympics, and Watanabe helped Team Toyota win back-to-back Japan Softball League championships in 2011 and 2012.
Bandits take pitcher with No. 3 pick in draft Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Jolene Henderson, Michelle Gascoigne, Maggie Hull, Raven Chavanne, Mel Dumezich and Jenna Marston were selected by the Chicago Bandits in the 2013 NPF Draft held in Nashville. Henderson,a University of California standout, was the top pick by the Bandits and third overall in the 2013 NPF Draft.
Ace Abbott returns for 2013 Bandits season Feb 22, 2013 12:00 AM
With back-to-back Pitcher of the Year titles in hand, Chicago Bandits ace Monica Abbott has re-signed for the 2013 season, general manager Aaron M. Moore announced Friday. "Monica is the exact definition of an Ace and we're thrilled to have her back," Moore said. "Monica wants the ball when the game is online and I think her teammates feed off of her emotion in the circle."
Veteran NPF catcher Doepking retires Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
eteran catcher Shannon Doepking will retire from National Pro Fastpitch after five seasons, the Chicago Bandits announced Monday. "This is an announcement we were not looking forward to make," Bandits general manager Aaron M. Moore said in a statement released to the media. "Doepking came in and managed not only Monica (Abbott), but the entire pitching staff so effectively.
Chicago Bandits bring back catcher Butler Jan 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Bandits of the National Pro Fastpitch league have re-signed catcher Kristen Butler for the 2013 season, team officials announced this week.“We are happy to have Kristen back with us,” Bandits general manager Aaron M. Moore said. “Kristen provides some much-needed pop from the right side of the plate for us and she also brings a nice veteran presence. We’re looking for her to at least duplicate what she did in 2012. If she does that, our lineup will continue to get stronger.”
Running down the top women’s stories of 2012 Dec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Women's Watch takes a look back at the top national and local women's sports stories of 2012.
NPF makes ‘heartbreaking’ decision to cancel series Sep 7, 2012 12:00 AM
For the first time in nine seasons, there will not be a National Pro Fastpitch champion crowned. Game 2 of the best-of-three NPF Championship Series was officially canceled late Sunday after a day of rain and delays made the field unplayable. League officials later ruled it was not possible to continue the tournament between the Chicago Bandits and the USSSA Pride of Florida, and declared no champion would be crowned.
Bandits’ title game, and possibly series, washed out Aug 26, 2012 12:00 AM
With a steady rain coming down all night, Game 2 of the National Pro Fastpitch Championship game between the Chicago Bandits and USSSA Prude was washed out, and NPF officials were in discussions to cancel the rest of the 2012 series.
Bandits one win away from NPF Championship Aug 25, 2012 12:00 AM
With superstar pitchers Monica Abbott and Cat Osterman locked in a pitching duel, the Chicago Bandits captured Game 1 of the NPF Championships Series with a 2-1 victory over the USSSA Pride. Game 2 is set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday. If the Pride wins Game 2, the two teams will meet for a decisive Game 3 at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Bandits return to NPF Championship Series Aug 24, 2012 12:00 AM
The Chicago Bandits, the defending National Pro Fastpitch Champions, are headed back to the finals. The Bandits eliminated the Carolina Diamonds in Game 2 Friday night with a 5-1 victory at The Ballpark at Rosemont with Monica Abbott coming on in relief to seal the win.
One Rosemont team struggles as another soars Aug 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Women's Watch checks up on the Chicago Bandits, who could be playing for the NPF Championship this weekend. And there's still time for fans to help the Chicago Sky in its push to make the WNBA players for the first time. Patricia Babcock McGraw has the details in today's column.
Bandits open championship series with 4 top awards Aug 23, 2012 12:00 AM
With NPF Pitcher of the Year Monica Abbott on the mound, the Chicago Bandits cruised to a convincing 11-1 victory over the Carolina Diamonds Thursday at The Ballpark of Rosemont. One more victory and the Bandits will move on to the NPF Championship Series this weekend. Game 2 of the Bandits-Diamonds series is 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Bandits win playoff tuneup Aug 18, 2012 12:00 AM
The Chicago Bandits entered Saturday's regular-season finale looking to even up their two-game series against the Carolina Diamonds. The same teams face off against each other starting Thursday in the first round of the NPF Championship Series. The playoff prelude went in favor of the Bandits, who claimed a 5-1 victory in The Ballpark at Rosemont.
Abbott’s no-hitter helps Bandits snap skid Jul 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Monica Abbott fired a no-hitter with 14 strikeouts as the Chicago Bandits snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over the Carolina Diamonds at the Ballpark at Rosemont on Thursday.
Bandits fall 3-2 to Racers Jul 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Walks allow Racers to run past Bandits Jun 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Too many walks by Chicago Bandits pitchers led to too many chances by the Akron Racers, who ran away with an 11-1 victory Wednesday afternoon at The Ballpark at Rosemont.
Abbott dominant as Bandits start season with a win Jun 7, 2012 12:00 AM
The Chicago Bandits opened the 2012 season against the USSSA pride in Rosemont on Thursday night.
Bandits add postgame fireworks to June 9 game May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
The Chicago Bandits will feature a postgame fireworks show following the June 9 home game against the USSSA Pride.
Bandits to host open tryouts for players Apr 25, 2012 12:00 AM
The Chicago Bandits will host open tryouts on June 2 in Rosemont for their National Pro Fastpitch season. Tryouts are open to women ages 21 and older and a $40 payment must be sent to the Bandits by May 31.