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Chicago Bandits Ace Rachele Fico Saved Her Best For Last
Rachele Fico's stellar summer with the Chicago Bandits was the last season of her storied playing career.
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NPF Announces New Schedule Format For 2020 Season
The 2020 National Pro Fastpitch season will feature a new schedule format, which was announced Tuesday.
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2019 NPF Executives of the Year: Aussie Peppers
The front office members of the Aussie Peppers are Softball America's NPF Executives of the Year.
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Jessie Warren's Gold Glove Carries Meaning Beyond Softball
Last week, Jessie Warren became the fourth-ever softball player to win a Rawlings Gold Glove.
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2019 NPF Rookie of the Year: Abbey Cheek
Abbey Cheek of the Chicago Bandits is Softball America's NPF Rookie of the Year.
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2019 NPF Player of the Year: Amanda Chidester
Chicago Bandits slugger Amanda Chidester is Softball America's NPF Player of the Year.
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NPF Gives USA Softball Players Preparation For International Play
Time spent playing in the NPF has helped four USA Softball players prepare for international competition.
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NPF Legend Kelly Kretschman Looks Ahead To What's Next
Softball legend Kelly Kretschman announced her retirement from the NPF last week. Now, she looks ahead to what's next.
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USSSA Pride's Future In NPF Uncertain
USSSA CEO Donny DeDonatis spoke with Softball America about the Pride's future in the NPF following the team's 2019 title run.
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Jailyn Ford Earns MVP Honors In NPF Championship Series
USSSA Pride pitcher Jailyn Ford was lights out in the 2019 NPF Championship Series.
