Chicago River Bandits Baseball Club: Welcome
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Wednesday, February 15
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The Chicago River Bandits continue their 2012 Tryout/Practice Sundday, February 19th at Drive Performance, 1543 Abbott Drive in Wheeling, from 2pm-4pm. Practice cost $10 to pay for the facility. We will hit off several Iron Mike pitching machines and Open Cages along with pitchers throwing off of clay pitching mounds.
This is not a one time tryout. Full practice schedule can be found on left menu under "Schedules"
For directions go to the bottom of the web site or under field directions.
Friday, January 20
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The Chicago River Bandits have begun their 2012 Winter Meetings at Hooter's O'Hare. The meetings are for returning players to go over all details of the 2012 season. Players will be able to give input into roster size, league fees, uniforms, practices, Stadium games along with other team matters.
All players who attend the Winter Meetings will receive a copy of all photos taken during the 2011 season, both raw and edited.
Monday, February 13
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The Chicago River Bandits announced their 2011 season Award winners at the 15th Annual Awards Party on Nov. 12th.
For the AAA Bandits Jack Cinoman won the 2011 Mike Flood Award given to the "Best Hitter" or Silver Slugger. Kevin Curtin won his second Nick Marascia Award given to the "Best Pitcher". Ryan Ellis won the "Best Defensive Player" Award. Jack Cinoman was voted the "Best Arm" Award & "Rookie Of The Year" for the Bandits and this years "Sportsman of the Year" was given to first year Bandit JR Kulick.
The AA River Bandits elected its Mike Flood Award to Dom Meyer for the second straight year while JD Fabbian won his first Nick Marascia Award (Best Pitcher). Vince Mathe won "Best Defensive Player" Award, Craig Robertshaw won the "Best Arm" Award & Jose Riesco won the "Rookie of The Year" Award.
Congratulations to all the 2011 Award Winners and for everyone for a great season.
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The River Bandits have two teams in the Midwest Suburban League, High-Aluminum & Wood Divisions. Each team plays in separate divisions, with a separate 15-18 man roster. The league starts games in April and goes through September, strictly weekend games.
Current and former college players, along with ex-Minor League players would be interested in the Skyscraper River Bandits . Play 30 games from late May through early August. Wood Bat only. Looking for all positions.
If your interested in being added to our e-mail list, send us an e-mail at chicagobandits@aol.com. Include your Name, Age, experience and positions that you play.
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MSL National League Bandits
2011 Record 8-14
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MSL American League River Bandits
2011 Record 12-10
2011 American League Playoffs
2009 National League Playoffs
2008 National League North Division Champions
2007 National League North Division Champions
2006 National League Champions
2006 National League North Division Champions
2005 National League North Division Champions
2004 Federal League Champions
2003 MSL National League Semi-Finalist
2002 MSL American League Champions
2001 MSL Central League Runner-Ups
Games & directions are now located at bottom of Home page Click on title for photos of the MSL River Bandits
Saturday, December 3
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2011 Record 7-2
2010 Record 6-5
2009 Record 9-2
2008 Record 10-1
2007 Record 9-3
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When you need team info, updates & rain out information.
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The Chicago River Bandits are looking for sponsors for the 2012 season. If interested contact us at 312-409-7181 and/or check under sponsor page for more information.
The Chicago River Bandits would like to thank Hooters O'Hare for sponsorship of our 2011 season.
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Hooters O'Hare has been a sponsor of the Chicago River Bandits for nine years.
Over the years we have taken some photos at our favorite place for wings.
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Monday, February 13
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The Chicago River Bandits made an appearence in the magazine Time Out Chicago regarding baseball in Chicago.
General Manager Michael Schweda was quoted several times in the March 31, 2006 article regarding Amatuer Baseball in Chicago.
To view article right click on title or photo.
Tuesday, December 1
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The Chicago River Bandits invite you to join them on FACEBOOK. Share photos and News on their page. Get updates and party information.
Click on photo for link to our FACEBOOK page.
Wednesday, February 15
Monday, November 28
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"I think this will really establish the River Bandits as a premier team in the Chicagoland area," Schweda told MLB.com. "Bud was totally into the idea of a men's league team using the fields for the 2012 season. "I met with Michael and really like what he had to say," Selig said. "I think things can be worked out."
Arrangements for the 2012 would include the River Bandits AA & AAA teams playing games at Wrigley Field, US Cellular and Miller Park in Milwaukee, with full use of the vistors clubhouse for the Bandits, PA and scoreboard.
Further details will appear when they are available.
Tuesday, December 15
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| Upcoming Practices | |||
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
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Practice/Tryouts Drive Performance
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Drive Performance Baseball Academy |