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December 22, 2010 | Press Releases
Rusty the RailCat, the mascot of the Gary SouthShore RailCats, has been very busy this holiday season taking time to visit a number of local hospitals and Boys and Girls Clubs, spreading holiday cheer the only way he knows how and bringing smiles to all.
December 20, 2010 | Press Releases
Record-setting outfielder Adam Klein will return to the RailCats for a second season in 2011 and be joined by rookie Cody McMorris, who spent spring training with the ‘Cats in 2010, after the club signed both to American Association contracts today.
December 16, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats will begin the inaugural 100-game season in the American Association at U. S. Steel Yard when the archrival RedHawks come to town on Friday, May 20 for a 7:10 p.m. contest.
December 15, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats announced today that the Florida Marlins have purchased the contract of lefty Brad Furnish, who spent this past season as a member of RailCats bullpen.
December 13, 2010 | Press Releases
Brian Kolb becomes the third member of the Gary SouthShore RailCats to sign on for the 2011 campaign roughly five weeks after his rights were acquired in a trade with the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League.
December 09, 2010 | Press Releases
The second player in the history of the RailCats to play in the major leagues, former outfielder Nathan Haynes has been named Hitting Coach for the Orem Owlz, the Rookie Ball affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
December 02, 2010 | Press Releases
Middle infielder Chris Carrara today became the second member of the Gary SouthShore RailCats to sign on for the inaugural season in the American Association returning for his third season with the 'Cats.
November 30, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats announced the hiring of Natalie Kirby as Director of Marketing and Promotions, Dominic Edwards as Graphic Designer and Tanner Townsend as The RailCats Ambassador.
November 30, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - RH Reliever. Read the story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best RH Reliever in RailCats history. The Team will be revealed Feb. 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
November 29, 2010 | Press Releases
Gary SouthShore RailCats career batting leader and outfielder Mike Massaro becomes the first RailCats player ever to sign an American Association contract, Manager Greg Tagert announced today.
November 23, 2010 | Press Releases
As an addition to Rusty's Second Annual Steel "Yard Sale" presented by the Post-Tribune, Manager Greg Tagert announced the RailCats Winter Hitting Camp will coincide with the sale from 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. for players of all ages and skill levels.
November 23, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats players, coaches, staff and Rusty the RailCat, together with 18 local charities and Gary’s own Fresh County Market, donated 400 turkeys to needy families at U. S. Steel Yard Tuesday.
November 23, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - LH Reliever. Read the story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best LH Reliever in RailCats history. The Team will be revealed Feb. 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
November 15, 2010 | Press Releases
Gary SouthShore RailCats Manager Greg Tagert announced today that he has picked up the option on the contracts of 22 players for the 2011 season.
November 15, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - LH Starter. Read the story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think are the best TWO in RailCats history. The Team will be revealed Feb. 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
November 08, 2010 | Press Releases
Rusty Claus will host the Second Annual Steel “Yard Sale” presented by the Post-Tribune December 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at U. S. Steel Yard and the RailCats will be offering great merchandise at unbelievable discounts just in time for the holiday season.
November 08, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - RH Starter. Read the story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think are the best TWO in RailCats history. The Team will be revealed Feb. 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
November 08, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats received the rights to Will Krout and a player to be named later completing the May 14 trade with the River City Rascals, RailCats Manager Greg Tagert announced today.
November 05, 2010 | Press Releases
As part of the trade that originally sent middle infielder Brian Kolb to the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League in July, the first official offseason move brings Kolb back in the fold for the RailCats in 2011.
November 02, 2010 | Press Releases
The completely refurbished Diamond Club is available year round for birthday parties, wedding receptions, business meetings, conferences, and a wide variety of other activities! Call the RailCats TODAY at 219.882.2255 to reserve your event
October 25, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - utility. Read the full story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
October 19, 2010 | Press Releases
Gary SouthShore RailCats Ace Willie Glen has been named to Baseball America’s 2010 All-Independent Leagues First Team for the second time in his RailCats career.
October 18, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - DH. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
October 18, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats and Fresh County Market have teamed up to announce the Tickets for Turkeys Special. Fans can now buy Flex Packs of 2011 RailCats tickets and receive a free turkey, but in addition, for every pack sold, the RailCats will donate a turkey to local charities.
October 15, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - outfield. Read the story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think are the best THREE in RailCats history. The Team will be revealed Feb. 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
October 13, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats have been admitted to the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball for play in the 2011 season. Joining the RailCats in moving over are the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, Kansas City T-Bones and Winnipeg Goldeyes.
October 04, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - third basemen. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
October 01, 2010 | Press Releases
The two-time Northern League Champion RailCats have announced today that President/General Manager Roger Wexelberg will be leaving the organization and RailCats veteran Andy Viano has been promoted to the position of President/General Manager
September 30, 2010 | Press Releases
Adding to a long list of accolades, decorated RailCats starting pitcher Willie Glen was voted as the Gary SouthShore RailCats representative on the Northern League Postseason All-Star Team for the second time as a member of the RailCats.
September 27, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - shortstop. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
September 23, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats advanced to the Northern League Playoffs for a sixth consecutive season experiencing a great deal of success on the field despite falling short of a Northern League Championship in 2010.
September 20, 2010 | Press Releases
For the second time in as many seasons with the Gary SouthShore RailCats veteran right-hander Willie Glen has been named the Northern League’s Pitcher of the Year by a vote of the league’s top executives, managers, media members and fellow players.
September 15, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - second basemen. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
September 10, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats scored once in the seventh and twice more in the eighth to battle back from an early deficit, but the RedHawks tacked on a pair of insurance runs and beat the RailCats 5-3 Friday night at U. S. Steel Yard to sweep the series and end the ‘Cats season.
September 09, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats have an uphill climb as the series shifts back to Gary after dropping another close game to the RedHawks Thursday afternoon. After spotting Fargo a 4-1 lead, the RailCats rally fell just short as the RedHawks hung on for a 4-3 victory to go up 2-0 in the series.
September 09, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - first basemen. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
September 08, 2010 | Press Releases
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks broke open a close game in the sixth, but the Gary SouthShore RailCats tallied two runs in the eighth and got the tying run to first in the ninth before falling 5-3 on Wednesday night. The RailCats look to even the series Thursday at 2 p.m. in Game Two.
September 07, 2010 | Press Releases
Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, beginning with catcher. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!
September 06, 2010 | Press Releases
Joliet hit four home runs and pulled away early for an 11-0 win over the RailCats Monday night in the regular season finale for both teams. The RailCats will enter the Northern League Playoffs seeded fourth and matched up with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in the Semifinals.
September 05, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats built a six-run lead in the fourth inning before holding off a late Joliet JackHammers rally to win 7-6 Sunday afternoon at Silver Cross Field, keeping their chances of claiming the third seed in the Northern League Playoffs alive.
September 04, 2010 | Press Releases
The Joliet JackHammers broke open a close game with nine runs in the seventh inning and rolled the Gary SouthShore RailCats for the second night in a row, winning 16-4 Saturday evening at a chilly Silver Cross Field.
September 03, 2010 | Press Releases
Bear Bay was nearly untouchable for the second start in a row and Richard Mercado hit a first inning grand slam to lead the Joliet JackHammers to a 7-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Friday night at Silver Cross Field, snapping the RailCats three-game winning streak.
September 02, 2010 | Press Releases
The most lopsided win in RailCats history – 15-0 over the Schaumburg Flyers Thursday night at U. S. Steel Yard – capped a day that saw the ‘Cats clinch their sixth consecutive Northern League Playoff berth and take over sole possession of third place in the league.
September 01, 2010 | Press Releases
Cristian Guerrero hit a three-run first inning homer and Willie Glen made it stand up with eight shutout innings as the Gary SouthShore RailCats beat the Schaumburg Flyers 3-1 Wednesday night at U. S. Steel Yard, shrinking their magic number to clinch a sixth straight playoff berth to one.
August 31, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats struck for eight straight runs with two outs over four straight innings to come from behind and beat the Schaumburg Flyers 8-2 Tuesday night at U. S. Steel Yard, shrinking the RailCats magic number to clinch a sixth straight playoff berth to two.
August 31, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats are going to the playoffs for the sixth year in a row and tickets are on sale now! The 'Cats first home game is Friday night and it will feature a great family ticket deal and two great giveaways, so get tickets now and cheer the 'Cats to another title!
August 31, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats would like to say thank you to the best fans in the Northern League for supporting RailCats baseball this season by offering a special "Buy One Get One Free" Ticket Offer for Fan Appreciation Day on Thursday, September 2 at 7 p.m.
August 31, 2010 | Press Releases
Chris Schultz doubled to right with two outs to score Ron Bourquin from first in the top of the 12th inning and send the Schaumburg Flyers to a dramatic 4-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Monday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the opener of a four-game series.
August 29, 2010 | Press Releases
Joliet needed just eight hits to score eight runs and Bear Bay threw eight sparkling innings to lead the JackHammers to an 8-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard.
August 28, 2010 | Press Releases
Cristian Guerrero ripped a line drive single to score Mike Massaro from second base in the bottom of the ninth inning as the RailCats snapped their three-game losing streak in style with a 4-3 over the Joliet JackHammers in front of a sellout crowd of 6,288 fans at U. S. Steel Yard.
August 27, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats left a season high 13 runners on base and dug themselves an early 6-0 hole as the Joliet JackHammers came into U. S. Steel Yard and knocked off the ‘Cats 9-4 in front of 4,803 fans Friday night.
August 26, 2010 | Press Releases
The Kansas City T-Bones scored in only three different innings and had just nine base hits but still managed to reach double-digits in scoring and drop the Gary SouthShore RailCats 11-7 Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
August 25, 2010 | Press Releases
With the regular season winding down and the playoffs on the horizon, the Gary SouthShore RailCats return home to U. S. Steel Yard for a seven-game homestand versus the Joliet Jackhammers and the Schaumburg Flyers beginning at 7 p.m. Friday!
August 24, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats scored four times in the seventh and eighth innings to erase a four-run deficit, but Gabriel Martinez launched a solo home run to lead off the eighth to lead the Kansas City T-Bones a 6-4 win Tuesday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
August 23, 2010 | Press Releases
Willie Glen earned his league-leading 10th win of the year and the Gary SouthShore RailCats hit three home runs to win the opener of a three-game series 7-2 over the Kansas City T-Bones Monday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
August 22, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats Third Annual Fan Fest will kick off a year-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of RailCats baseball and will be held Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville. Discount presale tickets are on sale now!
August 22, 2010 | Press Releases
The Rockford RiverHawks scored four times in the first three innings and held on to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 5-3 Sunday afternoon in front of 4,586 fans at U. S. Steel Yard, taking two of three in the series.
August 21, 2010 | Press Releases
Rich Austin hit a second inning grand slam and the Rockford RiverHawks overcame stranding 16 runners on base to hold off the Gary SouthShore RailCats 7-3 Saturday night in front of 5,345 fans at U. S. Steel Yard in the second game of a three-game series.
August 20, 2010 | Press Releases
Brad Halsey won for the third time in his last five starts and the Gary SouthShore RailCats handed Kyle Wright his first loss in more than two months by toppling the Rockford RiverHawks 5-2 Monday night in the opener of a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard.
August 19, 2010 | Press Releases
Two of the hottest teams in the Northern League square off in a weekend series with playoff implications as the Rockford RiverHawks come to Gary to take on the Gary SouthShore RailCats starting Friday, August 20 at 7 p.m. and tickets are on sale now!
August 18, 2010 | Press Releases
Cristian Guerrero’s two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a 3-1 win over the Schaumburg Flyers Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard.
August 17, 2010 | Press Releases
Adam Klein delivered a two-out, game-tying single in the bottom of the ninth inning, then drove in the winning run with a base hit in the 11th as the RailCats rallied back to beat the Schaumburg Flyers 5-4 Tuesday night at U. S. Steel Yard.
August 16, 2010 | Press Releases
Kit Pellow scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the ninth and Mike Massaro lined sharply into a double play to end the game as the Schaumburg Flyers beat the RailCats 7-6 Monday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the opener of a three-game series.
August 16, 2010 | Press Releases
Chicago Bears all-time leading scorer and member of the 1985 Superbowl Championship Team, Kevin Butler will join fellow former Bear Bobby Douglass to sign autographs and greet fans at U. S. Steel Yard during the September 1, 7 p.m. game and tickets are on sale now!
August 15, 2010 | Press Releases
Down 9-3 going to the bottom of the ninth inning, the Gary SouthShore RailCats completed the biggest comeback in franchise history with an eight-hit, seven-run rally to shock the Lake County Fielders for an unlikely 10-9 win Sunday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard.
August 14, 2010 | Press Releases
The Lake County Fielders strung together five ninth inning singles to put four runs on the board and come from behind to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 6-5 Saturday night at U. S. Steel Yard, snapping the RailCats season-long eight-game winning streak.
August 13, 2010 | Press Releases
Behind 0-2 in the count and with two outs in the bottom of the sixth, John Parham turned a 3-2 deficit into a 6-3 lead with his firstgrand slam to lead the RailCats to their eighth win in a row, an 8-4 victory over the Lake County Fielders Friday night at U. S. Steel Yard.
August 12, 2010 | Press Releases
Jay Pecci and Mike Reese each hit home runs as the Gary SouthShore RailCats won their seventh game in a row, finishing a four-game sweep of the Winnipeg Goldeyes with a 10-2 win Thursday afternoon at Canwest Park.
August 12, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats return home to beautiful U. S. Steel Yard to host six-games against the Lake County Fielders and Schaumburg Flyers with a Northern League playoff berth within reach starting Friday, August 13 at 7 p.m and tickets are on sale now!
August 11, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats got six shutout innings from Andy Weeks and pounded out double-digit hits for the fifth straight game to down the Winnipeg Goldeyes 8-1 Wednesday night at Canwest Park, the RailCats sixth consecutive victory.
August 11, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats will be having a special concert with the Fab Four on Sunday, August 22 – well, not really but we have the next best thing! Check out world-renowned Beatles tribute band American English performing live after the game!
August 11, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats will join NWIMSN and the American Red Cross to host “Home Runs for Heroes” August 21 at 1:30. The RailCats will also aid Miller High Life in support of their “Give a Veteran a Piece of the High Life” program by serving as a drop off point for specially labeled bottle caps.
August 11, 2010 | Press Releases
Louis Ott homered for the second day in a row and three relievers combined to throw five shutout innings as the Gary SouthShore RailCats won their fifth game in row, downing the Winnipeg Goldeyes 7-3 Tuesday night at a rainy Canwest Park.
August 10, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats will host their second special extended postgame show of the season after today's game at The Buffet & Grill across from U. S. Steel Yard. Stop by to dine with RailCats coaches and players and get a discount with your ticket stub!
August 09, 2010 | Press Releases
Mike Valadez crushed a two-run, tiebreaking home run in the top of the eighth inning to lead the RailCats to their fourth straight victory, a 7-5 back-and-forth win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes Monday night in the opener of an important four-game series.
August 08, 2010 | Press Releases
Cristian Guerrero homered for the fourth straight game, Brad Halsey struck out a career-high 12 and the RailCats scored in six consecutive innings to roll to their third straight victory, taking down the Lake County Fielders 11-1 Sunday afternoon.
August 07, 2010 | Press Releases
Down to their final out for the second night in a row, the Gary SouthShore RailCats scored three times in the ninth and added four runs in the tenth to pull off another improbable comeback against the Lake County Fielders, winning 10-6 Saturday night.
August 06, 2010 | Press Releases
Down to one final out, Cristian Guerrero hit a heart-stopping, game-tying home run in the top of the ninth inning and Mike Valadez drove in the game-winning run in the 10th as the RailCats pulled off their most exciting win of the year, 4-3 over the Fielders Friday.
August 05, 2010 | Press Releases
Cristian Guerrero cleared the scoreboard with a long two-run home run in the first inning but the Gary SouthShore RailCats would not score again Thursday night, falling 6-2 to the Lake County Fielders in the opener of a four-game series.
August 05, 2010 | Press Releases
Visit the newly revamped Multimedia Center for weekly editions of the "RailCats Report" to get caught up with the 'Cats in less than four minutes, then check out the interviews with 'Cats players and other special guests!
August 04, 2010 | Press Releases
Willie Glen pitched into the ninth for the third time this year and improved to 7-0 in his last 10 starts to lift the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a critical 6-4 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes Wednesday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the finale of a three-game series.
August 03, 2010 | Press Releases
The Winnipeg Goldeyes scored five early runs and Zach Baldwin earned the win with 5.1 innings of relief as the Goldeyes beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 6-4 at U. S. Steel Yard for their second straight win to start a three-game series.
August 03, 2010 | Press Releases
The Northern League is starting to run out of plaudits for Gary SouthShore RailCats ace right-hander Willie Glen, who earlier this week was named the league’s Pitcher of the Month for July. Glen was a perfect 3-0 in six starts in July with a tiny 1.69 ERA.
August 02, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats rallied for a pair of ninth inning runs but Bobby Korecky and the Winnipeg Goldeyes held on for a 4-3 win Monday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the first game of a crucial three-game series.
August 02, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats return home to beautiful U. S. Steel Yard to host a three-game series with important playoff implications versus the Winnipeg Goldeyes starting Monday, August 2 at 7 p.m. and tickets are on sale now!
August 01, 2010 | Press Releases
Tanner Townsend hit the second Gary SouthShore RailCats grand slam in the last three days and Adam Klein drove in a career-high five runs as the ‘Cats rolled the Joliet JackHammers 13-2 Sunday afternoon at Silver Cross Field, taking three of four in the series.
July 31, 2010 | Press Releases
Jon Nelson’s infield single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Joliet JackHammers to a 4-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Saturday night at Silver Cross Field, just an inning after the ‘Cats had rallied with a pair of runs in the ninth to force extra innings.
July 30, 2010 | Press Releases
Jay Pecci hit his first RailCats grand slam to cap a seven-run fifth inning as the Gary SouthShore RailCats won for the sixth time in their last eight games with a resounding 12-0 shutout of the Joliet JackHammers Friday night at Silver Cross Field.
July 29, 2010 | Press Releases
Mike Massaro went 4-for-4 and Randall Simon had two hits in his debut as the Gary SouthShore RailCats rolled up 18 hits and routed the Joliet JackHammers 6-1 Thursday night at Silver Cross Field in the opener of a four-game series.
July 29, 2010 | Press Releases
Seeking a power bat to jump-start their drive to a sixth straight Northern League Championship Series, the Gary SouthShore RailCats have come up with a big find, today agreeing to terms with longtime Major League masher Randall Simon on a 2010 contract.
July 28, 2010 | Press Releases
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks sent 11 men to the plate in a six-run third inning to salvage a win in a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard, knocking off the Gary SouthShore RailCats 9-1 Wednesday night.
July 28, 2010 | Press Releases
It'll be a "Thriller" at U. S. Steel Yard on Sunday, August 29, when the RailCats will be giving away "Bobble-Gloves" to the first 1,500 fans through the gates for a 2 p.m. game against the Joliet JackHammers.
July 27, 2010 | Press Releases
Louis Ott had a pair of run-scoring extra-base hits and Tanner Townsend launched a key late insurance home run as the RailCats came from behind to beat the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks for the second night in a row, winning 9-6 Tuesday at U. S. Steel Yard.
July 26, 2010 | Press Releases
Adam Klein shot a ground ball through a drawn-in infield in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a thrilling 5-4 win over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Monday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the opener of a three-game series.
July 26, 2010 | Press Releases
Surging Gary SouthShore RailCats ace Willie Glen worked two more near-flawless outings last week and has today been named the Northern League’s Pitcher of the Week for the second time this year, the league announced.
July 25, 2010 | Press Releases
Rookie Nolan Nicholson worked into the ninth and allowed only three hits in his eighth professional start to lead the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a 4-1 win over the Lake County Fielders Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard.
July 24, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats and Lake County Fielders combined for 10 runs, 28 hits, stranded a combined 29 runners on base and waited out a 26 minute rain delay before the Fielders eked out a 6-4 win over the ‘Cats Saturday night in the second game of a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard.
July 23, 2010 | Press Releases
Willie Glen worked six more scoreless innings and the Gary SouthShore RailCats scored a pair of early two-out runs to shutout the Lake County Fielders, 3-0 Friday night in the first game of a six-game homestand, ending the ‘Cats losing streak at three.
July 22, 2010 | Press Releases
T.J. Stanton and two Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks relievers combined on a four-hit shutout as the ‘Hawks blanked the Gary SouthShore RailCats for the fourth time this year and coasted to a 7-0 win Thursday afternoon at Newman Outdoor Field.
July 21, 2010 | Press Releases
Cristian Guerrero’s 10th home run of the year gave the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 4-0 lead Wednesday night at Newman Outdoor Field, but the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks would score five unanswered runs to come from behind and win 5-4.
July 21, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats return home to beautiful U. S. Steel Yard to host a six game homestand versus the Lake County Fielders and Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks starting Friday, July 23 at 7 p.m. at U. S. Steel Yard. Tickets are on sale now by calling 219.882.2255
July 20, 2010 | Press Releases
Casey Hoorelbeke threw 3.2 innings of scoreless relief and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks scored five unanswered runs to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 5-1 Tuesday night at Newman Outdoor Field in the second game of a four-game series.
July 19, 2010 | Press Releases
Willie Glen allowed just an unearned ninth inning run in his third superlative start of the year against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, pitching the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a 6-1 win Monday night at Newman Outdoor Field in the opener of a four-game series.
July 18, 2010 | Press Releases
For the second straight day the Gary SouthShore RailCats did not score after the first inning, but for the second straight day the RailCats picked up a win, downing the Schaumburg Flyers 5-4 Sunday afternoon at Alexian Field to take two of three in the series.
July 17, 2010 | Press Releases
Adam Klein tripled to lead off the game and scored one batter later, and that would be all the Gary SouthShore RailCats would need to snap their season-worst eight-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over the Schaumburg Flyers Saturday night at Alexian Field.
July 16, 2010 | Press Releases
Tanner Townsend hit a home run in his first game back from the disabled list but the Schaumburg Flyers scored eight unanswered runs after Townsend’s blast to send the RailCats to a 10-2 loss Friday night at Alexian Field, their eighth loss in a row.
July 16, 2010 | Press Releases
n the first day back from the four-day All-Star Break, the RailCats have taken a couple big steps towards a second half run with the acquisition of catcher Mike Valadez and the activation of veteran slugger Tanner Townsend from the disabled list.
July 15, 2010 | Press Releases
The Northern League defeated the Golden Baseball League 9-3 in the International Minor League All-Star Game at Hi Corbett Field on Wednesday. Willie Glen and Andy Shpiman of the Gary SouthShore RailCats each pitched an inning in relief.
July 12, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats will be giving away genuine full size Hoosier Bats on Saturday, July 24th at 6 p.m. to the first 1,000 kids entering the gates at U. S. Steel Yard.
July 12, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats will be celebrating Basketball Night on Wednesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. with a special appearance from the first player to go straight from high school to the pros, NBA-great Darryl Dawkins.
July 12, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats welcome back The Famous San Diego Chicken to U. S. Steel Yard on Wednesday, August 18th for what is sure to be another night of whacky antics and a ton of fun in his ONLY trip to the region this year!
July 12, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats celebrate the 2010 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks with Blackhawks Night on Wednesday, August 4 at 7 p.m. with a Jonathan Toews Poster Giveaway to the first 5,000 fans and an appearance from 'Hawks legend Denis Savard.
July 11, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats dropped their seventh consecutive game Sunday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard, falling 6-4 to the league-leading Kansas City T-Bones in the final game of the first half of the 2010 Northern League season.
July 10, 2010 | Press Releases
Cristian Guerrero hit his team-leading eighth home run of the year but the Gary SouthShore RailCats did little else in dropping their sixth consecutive game, 6-1 to the league-leading Kansas City T-Bones Saturday night at U. S. Steel Yard.
July 10, 2010 | Press Releases
It’s Kids Glove Giveaway Night as the ‘Cats take on the Kansas City T-Bones in the second of a three-game series. Only the first 1,000 kids will get their “mitts” on one of these great gloves, so plan on heading out early! Gates open at 5 p.m. and limited seats are still available.
July 09, 2010 | Press Releases
Andrew Cruse became the first Northern League pitcher to seven wins and Jim Fasano drove in four runs as the league-leading Kansas City T-Bones won the opener of a three-game series over the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 6-1 Friday night at U. S. Steel Yard.
July 07, 2010 | Press Releases
Former Wheaton (Ill.) College infielder Brian Kolb, who led all of NCAA Division III in batting as a sophomore, has signed a 2010 contract with the Northern League’s Gary SouthShore RailCats, the team announced today.
July 07, 2010 | Press Releases
Northern League home run leader Jesse Hoorelbeke led off the 11th inning with his 15th longball of the year, sending the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks to a 1-0 (11 inning) win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Wednesday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard.
July 06, 2010 | Press Releases
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks turned two late double plays, took advantage of three Gary SouthShore RailCats errors and banged out 10 hits to win 8-5 Tuesday night at U. S. Steel Yard, the ‘Hawks second consecutive victory.
July 06, 2010 | Press Releases
Chewbacca is in the house! Peter Mayhew, the actor who portrayed the lovable wookie, will be at U. S. Steel Yard for Sci-Fi Night tonight at 6 p.m. when the RailCats and RedHawks do battle. Gates open at 5 p.m. but get here early to meet all of our special guests!
July 05, 2010 | Press Releases
Left-hander Jake Laber went seven shutout innings and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks scored two-out runs in four different innings to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 4-0 Monday night in front of 4,103 fans at U. S. Steel Yard in the opener of a three-game series.
July 05, 2010 | Press Releases
Pitchers Willie Glen and Andy Shipman have been selected to the Northern League Team for the 2010 Northern League-Golden League All-Star Game, July 14 at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., by a vote of the league’s managers, coaches, players and media.
July 04, 2010 | Press Releases
Ryan Gehring pitched into the eighth inning and the Schaumburg Flyers did just enough to end the Gary SouthShore RailCats three-game winning streak Sunday night with a 4-2 win at Alexian Field in the finale of a brief two-game series.
July 03, 2010 | Press Releases
John Parham went 4-for-5 with four runs batted in and Mike Massaro and Mike Reese hit back-to-back first inning home runs as the Gary SouthShore RailCats slugged their way to a third straight victory, throttling the Schaumburg Flyers 15-7 Saturday night at Alexian Field.
July 02, 2010 | Press Releases
In the first game ever played at the brand-new home of the Lake County Fielders, it was the Gary SouthShore RailCats who made history, rolling up a franchise-record 23 hits in an 11-4 win over the Fielders Friday evening.
July 02, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats return home for a six game series against the Fargo-Moorhead RiverHawks and Kansas City T-Bones starting Monday, July 5 at 7 p.m. After July 11, the RailCats will not play again in Gary until Friday, July 23 so get your tickets now!
June 30, 2010 | Press Releases
Brad Halsey allowed just five hits in 7.2 innings and Mike Rohde drove in two as the Gary SouthShore RailCats knocked off the Joliet JackHammers 5-3 Wednesday night at U. S. Steel Yard, avoiding the sweep and snapping a season-long three-game losing streak.
June 29, 2010 | Press Releases
The Joliet JackHammers built a 6-0 lead for the second game in a row and survived a three-run ninth inning rally to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 8-6 Tuesday night at U. S. Steel Yard, handing the ‘Cats their third consecutive loss.
June 28, 2010 | Press Releases
The Joliet JackHammers scored in six different innings and Bear Bay fired seven scoreless frames as the ‘Hammers won the first game of a three-game series over the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 7-3 at U. S. Steel Yard Monday night.
June 28, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats have signed Chicagoland native and former Valparaiso University star Zach Rodeghero to a contract for the 2010 season, and placed right-handed pitcher Brandon Magee on the disabled list with a strained neck, the team announced today.
June 28, 2010 | Press Releases
On the heels of his second career complete game shutout and riding a three-start winning streak, Gary SouthShore RailCats ace right-hander Willie Glen has been named the Northern League’s Pitcher of the Week, it was announced today.
June 28, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats and Joliet JackHammers, separated by less than 45 miles on Interstate 80, will have a little extra on the line in 2010 when the teams will compete for the I-80 Trophy, it was announced today.
June 27, 2010 | Press Releases
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks hit three fifth inning home runs and piled on late to earn a 14-6 win and a split of a four-game series Sunday afternoon against the Gary SouthShore RailCats at a windy Newman Outdoor Field.
June 27, 2010 | Press Releases
Willie Glen’s second complete game shutout Saturday night gives the RailCats a chance for a series win on the road against the league-leading RedHawks. Nolan Nicholson will make start number two this afternoon, with all the action carried live on 89.1 FM.
June 26, 2010 | Press Releases
Willie Glen let just six Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks reach base in the second complete game shutout of his 10-year career, a dazzling five-hitter that gave the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 7-0 win over the league leaders Saturday night at Newman Outdoor Field.
June 26, 2010 | Press Releases
Mike Reese saved the RailCats with a 10th inning home run Friday, and tonight the ‘Cats have a chance to win two straight against the league-leading RedHawks. Willie Glen is on the mound and live coverage is available on 89.1 FM and right here online!
June 25, 2010 | Press Releases
June 25, 2010 | Press Releases
Mike Reese picked a good time for his first home run of the year, taking T.J. Stanton deep with one out in the top of the 10th inning to give the Gary SouthShore RailCats a heart-stopping 4-3 win over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Friday night at Newman Outdoor Field.
June 24, 2010 | Press Releases
Jeff Beachum broke up Matt Mossey’s perfect game with a one-out infield single in the eighth but that was all he would allow as the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks blanked the RailCats 7-0 Thursday night at Newman Outdoor Field in the opener of a four-game series.
June 23, 2010 | Press Releases
Louis Ott cracked two-run singles in the eighth and ninth, and Mike Massaro went 4-for-5 to lead the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a come-from-behind 7-5 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes Wednesday night at Canwest Park, giving the RailCats a key series win.
June 23, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore Railcats will welcome I-80 neighbors, the Joliet Jackhammers, for a three-game series starting Monday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at U. S. Steel Yard and tickets are on sale now!
June 23, 2010 | Press Releases
Tonight’s the last chance for the RailCats in Canada before August as the two clubs play for the series at Canwest Park. A win tonight would be huge for the ‘Cats, who head to Fargo for four beginning Thursday night. Catch all the action live on 89.1 FM, The Lakeshore!
June 22, 2010 | Press Releases
In need of a starter for the second game of a three-game series against the Winnipeg Goldeyes tonight at Canwest Park, the RailCats have signed right-hander Nolan Nicholson to a contract, bringing back the pitcher who spent most of Spring Training with the team.
June 22, 2010 | Press Releases
Juan Diaz hit a three-run home run in the first inning and the Winnipeg Goldeyes never stopped scoring Tuesday night at Canwest Park, downing the Gary SouthShore RailCats 9-3 in the second game of a seven-game RailCats road trip.
June 21, 2010 | Press Releases
Willie Glen gave up just four singles in seven innings to earn a hard-earned win and to lead the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes at Canwest Park Monday on the first night of a seven-game road trip.
June 21, 2010 | Press Releases
June 21, 2010 | Press Releases
Another seven-game road trip kicks off tonight for the RailCats with the first of three against their longtime rivals in Winnipeg. The ‘Cats are looking up at three teams in the standings, one of which is Winnipeg, and send Willie Glen today to start making up ground.
June 21, 2010 | Press Releases
On June 9 outfielder Cristian Guerrero made baseball history by becoming only the second pro ever to hit five home runs in five consecutive at-bats on the same day, and the RailCats will be commemorating this feat with a poster giveaway for the first 1,000 fans Tuesday night!
June 20, 2010 | Press Releases
The Rockford RiverHawks jumped out to a 4-0 lead and never relinquished their edge, winning for the second day in a row by downing the Gary SouthShore RailCats 7-4 Sunday afternoon in front of 4,121 fans at U. S. Steel Yard.
June 19, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats battled back from a 3-1 deficit to earn a 4-3 win over the Rockford RiverHawks in Game One at U. S. Steel Yard. The RailCats fell in Game Two 8-5 after the RiverHawks erased a 5-3 deficit with 5 runs in the last inning. Full story to follow.
June 18, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats and Rockford RiverHawks waited out a two hour and nine minute rain delay to start the night Friday at U. S. Steel Yard, only to see their game suspended in the top of the fourth inning by a second rainstorm with the RiverHawks leading 2-1.
June 18, 2010 | Press Releases
After a seven-game road trip, the ‘Cats are back for a brief stop-over at U. S. Steel Yard beginning a three-game series tonight against Rockford. It’s a Fireworks Friday and Casino Night at The Steel Yard, with one lucky fan winning a free diamond! Gates open at 6 p.m.
June 17, 2010 | Press Releases
For the fourth night in a row the Gary SouthShore RailCats dug themselves a big early hole – this time 8-1 at the end of four innings – and Thursday night they could not come all the way back, falling 11-6 to the Kansas City T-Bones at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
June 16, 2010 | Press Releases
It was another night and another RailCats comeback, as the ‘Cats overcame a 6-0 deficit after three innings with an eight-run fourth to knock off the Kansas City T-Bones 11-8 Wednesday night in a third straight wild game at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
June 16, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats return to action at U. S. Steel Yard on Friday, June 18 at 7 p.m. for the first game of a three game homestand against the Rockford RiverHawks. The 'Cats have great giveaways planned for all three days and tiickets are on sale now!
June 15, 2010 | Press Releases
Down 11-0 after five innings, the Gary SouthShore RailCats scored 10 unanswered runs only to see their improbable comeback fall one run short in an 11-10 Kansas City T-Bones win Tuesday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
June 14, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats wiped out a 7-2 seventh inning deficit with nine unanswered runs, then held on in the bottom of the ninth to earn a wild 11-9 win over the Kansas City T-Bones Monday night in the opener of a four-game series at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
June 14, 2010 | Press Releases
Becoming just the third professional baseball player to hit home runs in five consecutive at bats – and doing it all in the same day, no less – was enough to earn RailCats outfielder Cristian Guerrero the Northern League’s Player of the Week award, it was announced today.
June 14, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats have today announced the signing of former LaPorte High School star and Wabash College pitcher Andy Weeks to a contract for the 2010 season. Weeks takes the spot of Zach McClellan, who has been placed on the inactive list.
June 13, 2010 | Press Releases
Tom Thornton allowed just one hit over six shutout innings in his first start of the year, and the RailCats survived a four-run ninth inning rally to defeat the Lake County Fielders, 6-4 Sunday afternoon at Carthage College, winning their fourth series in a row.
June 13, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats look to make it four series wins in a row this afternoon when they meet the Fielders in the finale of a three-game set. After Brandon Magee blanked Lake County last night, Tom Thornton start today and you can hear all the action live on 89.1 FM!
June 12, 2010 | Press Releases
Brandon Magee followed up his Northern League Pitcher of the Week award with a brilliant encore performance, twirling eight three-hit innings to lead the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a 6-0 win over the Lake County Fielders Saturday night at Carthage College.
June 12, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats lengthy road trip rolls on tonight with the second of a three-game series against the Fielders. After a loss last night snapped the ‘Cats five-game winning streak, Pitcher of the Week Brandon Magee and the RailCats look to start a new one tonight.
June 11, 2010 | Press Releases
Three straight two-out hits in the seventh inning pushed Lake County into the lead for the first team and the Fielders made it stand up for a 5-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats in their first home game in franchise history Friday night at the Carthage Baseball Field.
June 10, 2010 | Press Releases
Cristian Guerrero delivered the game-winning RBI – this time on an infield single – and the Gary SouthShore RailCats completed a three-game series sweep of the Rockford RiverHawks with a 5-4 win Thursday night at U. S. Steel Yard.
June 09, 2010 | Press Releases
Gary SouthShore RailCats right-hander Brandon Magee led the ‘Cats to a 4-2 homestand with a pair of impressive victories, and for that the former Toronto Blue Jays prospect has been named the Northern League’s Pitcher of the Week, it was announced today.
June 09, 2010 | Press Releases
Cristian Guerrero hit home runs in five consecutive at bats, including a Gary SouthShore RailCats record three in game two as the ‘Cats swept a doubleheader from the Rockford RiverHawks by scores of 9-5 and 15-2 Wednesday night at Road Ranger Stadium.
June 08, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats return to U. S. Steel Yard on Thursday, June 10 before a seven game road trip for a 7 p.m. contest against the Rockford RiverHawks and will be giving away real cash to the first 1,000 fans entering the stadium.
June 08, 2010 | Press Releases
Tuesday’s scheduled game between the Gary SouthShore RailCats and Rockford RiverHawks at Road Ranger Stadium has been postponed by rain. The two teams will now meet for a pair of seven inning games Wednesday night in Rockford, beginning at 6:05 p.m.
June 08, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats will welcome the Chicago Legends of the Stars – Best of Motown and Soul Staring Number One Impersonators for the Four Tops, The Temptations, Barry White and James Brown to U. S. Steel Yard on Saturday, July 3 for a concert starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by a fireworks show and tickets are on sale now!
June 06, 2010 | Press Releases
Brandon Magee won his second straight start and four relievers combined to finish the shutout as the Gary SouthShore RailCats endured a rainy Sunday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard to beat the Lake County Fielders, 3-0, and take two of three in the series.
June 06, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats shoot for their second straight series win in the rubber match of a three-game set as we get Chicagoland sports fans ready for a special sports holiday. Wear your Blackhawks gear to today’s game and $2 any ticket in advance of tonight’s Game Five of the Finals!
June 05, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats took advantage of five Lake County Fielders errors, scored six unanswered runs, and got seven strong innings out of starter Willie Glen to win 6-2 Saturday night at U. S. Steel Yard.
June 05, 2010 | Press Releases
Sunday’s RailCats-Fielders game is the perfect start to a great sports day! Check out the ‘Cats and Fielders at 2 p.m. and get $2 off any ticket if you wear Blackhawks gear, then get home by 7 p.m. to catch the 'Hawks and Flyers in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Finals!
June 05, 2010 | Press Releases
Don’t miss tonight’s great hat giveaway to the first 2,000 fans, with gates opening at 5 p.m. for the RailCats and Lake County Fielders. All-Star Willie Glen will make his fourth start of the year for the ‘Cats, and if you can’t make it out catch all the action live on 89.1 FM!
June 04, 2010 | Press Releases
Playing for the first time at U. S. Steel Yard, the Lake County Fielders scored six times in the game’s first seven innings to hand the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 7-3 loss Friday night, giving the ‘Cats back-to-back defeats for the first time since May 20-22.
June 04, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats welcome the Lake County Fielders for the first time ever tonight at U. S. Steel Yard, for a Fireworks Friday night game at 7:00. The ‘Cats will send Ryan Zink to the hill against Lake County’s Zach Ward, with pregame coverage beginning on 6:55 on 89.1 FM.
June 02, 2010 | Press Releases
The Winnipeg Goldeyes piled up 15 hits against five different pitchers to beat the RailCats, 5-3 Wednesday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the finale of a three-game series. The ‘Cats did win two of three games in the set to earn their first series win of the season.
June 01, 2010 | Press Releases
Cristian Guerrero turned around a one-run deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning with a two-run, two-out line drive home run that gave the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 5-4 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes and a sweep of a Tuesday doubleheader at U. S. Steel Yard.
June 01, 2010 | Press Releases
We’ll play two today as dogs invade U. S. Steel Yard on Bark in the Park Day as the RailCats and Winnipeg Goldeyes collide in a doubleheader matchup. And if the action on the field wasn’t enough, check out the world-famous Ghost Riders performing between games!
May 31, 2010 | Press Releases
The start of the Gary SouthShore RailCats six-game homestand will have to wait a day as the ‘Cats and Winnipeg Goldeyes were postponed Monday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard with a steady rain hammering Northwest Indiana.
May 30, 2010 | Press Releases
Dustin Glant gave up only a pair of third inning runs to pitch the Schaumburg Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats in rubber game of a three-game series Sunday afternoon at Alexian Field.
May 29, 2010 | Press Releases
Ryan Zink and two relievers combined on a three-hitter, and Jeff Beachum hit a two-run seventh inning home run to give the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 2-0 win over the Schaumburg Flyers Saturday night in a pitcher’s duel at Alexian Field.
May 28, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats scored in each of the first two innings, but three errors and a three-run fifth for the Schaumburg Flyers proved to be the difference as the hosts snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-3 win Friday night at Alexian Field.
May 27, 2010 | Press Releases
Former Major Leaguer Brad Halsey fired six three-hit, shutout innings and the Gary SouthShore RailCats picked up the clutch hits when they needed them to beat the Rockford RiverHawks, 3-1 Thursday night at Road Ranger Stadium.
May 26, 2010 | Press Releases
The Rockford RiverHawks never surrendered an early lead and held on late to beat a game Gary SouthShore RailCats squad, 5-4 Wednesday night at Road Ranger Stadium in the ‘Cats first game away from home this season.
May 26, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats will return home after a brief road trip for a six game homestand starting Monday, May 31, packed with the fun, affordable, family entertainment that keeps people coming back to U. S. Steel Yard time and again. Tickets are on sale now!
May 25, 2010 | Press Releases
Mike Rohde ripped a two-out base hit off the warning track in right-center to end the longest game in U. S. Steel Yard history and give the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 3-2 (14 inning) win over the Rockford RiverHawks Tuesday afternoon.
May 24, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats scored four runs in the first two innings, but the rest of the day belonged to the Rockford RiverHawks, who scored four times in the top of the sixth inning to earn an 8-5 win Monday afternoon in the first ever Northern League game between the two teams.
May 23, 2010 | Press Releases
Tanner Townsend highlighted a five-run fourth inning with a two-run triple as the Gary SouthShore RailCats earned their first win of the season Sunday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard, dropping the Kansas City T-Bones, 5-2.
May 22, 2010 | Press Releases
Right-hander Andrew Cruse allowed only two hits in six shutouts innings and the Kansas City T-Bones spoiled an
excellent debut from former Major Leaguer Brad Halsey to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 4-1 Saturday night at U. S. Steel
Yard.
May 22, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats try and avoid a sweep at the hands of the Kansas City T-Bones this afternoon when they send ex-Major League Zach McClellan to the hill. It’s The Times Family Sunday at U. S. Steel Yard, with t-shirts being passed out to the first 1,000 adults (18 and over).
May 22, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats will give away fleece blankets to the first 1,500 fans through the gates Saturday when the ‘Cats continue their four-game series against the Kansas City T-Bones at 6 p.m. Former Major Leaguer Brad Halsey will be making his first start for the RailCats.
May 21, 2010 | Press Releases
The Kansas City T-Bones slugged three home runs, including a pair of two-run shots by second baseman Jake Blackwood, to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 8-3 Friday night at U. S. Steel Yard on the same night the ‘Cats retired late coach Joe Gates’ number 45.
May 21, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats continue the 2010 season and say goodbye to longtime coach Joe Gates, who passed away earlier this year, when they rematch the T-Bones tonight at 7:00. Gates will be honored and have his number 45 retired in a pregame ceremony, scheduled for 6:30.
May 20, 2010 | Press Releases
The Kansas City T-Bones scored four times in the top of the seventh inning – highlighted by a three-run Jim Fasano home run – and beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 9-6 Thursday on Opening Night at U. S. Steel Yard.
May 20, 2010 | Press Releases
The wait is finally over! It’s a beautiful night for Opening Day 2010, with collector coins to be passed out the first 1,500 fans and a post-game fireworks show! Don’t miss the season’s first game, as Willie Glen returns to the mound for the ‘Cats vs. ex-MLB star Dewon Brazelton.
May 19, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats open the 2010 Northern League campaign with a six game homestand starting
Thursday, May 20 packed with the fun, affordable, family entertainment that RailCats fans know means summer is here at last. Tickets are on sale now.
May 18, 2010 | Press Releases
Joe Nowicki hit a two-run first inning home run and that would be all the Schaumburg Flyers would need as they ended the 2010 Northern League exhibition season with a 3-0 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Tuesday afternoon at a chilly U. S. Steel Yard.
May 17, 2010 | Press Releases
After a rainy Spring Training camp, the Gary SouthShore RailCats have announced their 2010 Opening Day roster, picking the 23 players who will lead the team into U. S. Steel Yard when the season begins Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. against the Kansas City T-Bones.
May 16, 2010 | Press Releases
Four Gary SouthShore RailCats pitchers set down 16 straight batters before the Rockford RiverHawks erupted for eight runs over the final two innings to earn a 10-1 win in a scheduled 10-inning exhibition contest Sunday afternoon at Road Ranger Stadium.
May 15, 2010 | Press Releases
Cristian Guerrero and Mike Reese each hit solo home runs, and Willie Glen threw five scoreless innings but the Rockford RiverHawks scored twice in the eighth to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 5-4 Saturday afternoon in an exhibition game at U. S. Steel Yard.
May 14, 2010 | Press Releases
The Rockford RiverHawks scored in seven different innings and beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 14-1 Friday evening in an exhibition contest at U. S. Steel Yard.
May 13, 2010 | Press Releases
Today’s Gary SouthShore RailCats exhibition game against the Schaumburg Flyers at Alexian Field has been rained out. No makeup date has been announced, but the RailCats have added an exhibition game Friday, May 14 at 4 p.m. against the Rockford RiverHawks.
May 12, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats scored six first inning runs on their way to an 11-2 win over the Valparaiso University Crusaders Wednesday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the team’s annual charity exhibition game to raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana.
May 11, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats exhibition game against the St. Paul Saints Tuesday has been cancelled by rain. This evening’s scheduled High School Challenge contest between Covenant Christian and Gary West Side has also been rained out. Neither game will be made up at The Steel Yard.
May 10, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats took the field for the first time in the 2010 exhibition season Monday, falling 11-0 to the American Association’s St. Paul Saints at U. S. Steel Yard.
May 07, 2010 | Press Releases
Even two days into training camp, the Gary SouthShore RailCats are not done making moves, today agreeing to terms with former St. Louis Cardinals second round pick and TCU standout Brad Furnish on a contract for the 2010 season.
May 03, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats added a familiar name to their Spring Training catching competition Monday, agreeing to terms with third-year pro Yuki Matsumoto, the Japanese-born backstop who was voted the ‘Cats Most Inspirational Player following the 2008 season.
April 27, 2010 | Press Releases
Former NCAA National Champion Brad Halsey, a veteran of 40 major league starts with three different teams, has agreed to terms with the Gary SouthShore RailCats for the 2010 season, gunning to join a rotation that includes a bevy of decorated pitchers.
April 27, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats exhibition season continues TONIGHT at 6 p.m. when they meet Valparaiso University in the annual benefit game for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana. Tickets are $5 & proceeds go directly to the Boys & Girls Clubs! See the 'Cats and support a great cause!
April 22, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats have added yet another polished pitcher to their 2010 staff, today agreeing to terms with one-time UIC standout Ryan Zink, a former New York Yankees farmhand who earned All-America honors as a freshman starter for the Flames.
April 20, 2010 | Press Releases
The burgeoning sport of mixed martial arts is coming to U. S. Steel Yard this summer when the Hoosier Fight Club presents The Showdown at The Steel Yard Friday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. featuring Portage’s own John Kolosci in the main event, and tickets are on sale now!
April 20, 2010 | Press Releases
The only player in franchise history to win the Northern League Player of the Year award will get his first chance to defend that 2008 crown as the Gary SouthShore RailCats today announced that third baseman Tanner Townsend has signed a contract for the 2010 season.
April 20, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats are turning Tuesday nights over to the kids, starting games one hour earlier, passing out free hot dogs and picture packs, and giving RailCats Reading Club members free tickets, all as part of Tuesday Kids Days at U. S. Steel Yard.
April 19, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats have signed hard-throwing hurler Brandon Magee to a contract for the 2010 season, adding 79 career minor league starts to a rotation that already could include veterans Willie Glen and Zach McClellan, the team announced today.
April 16, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats and two American Association clubs came together on a three-team, three-player trade Friday, with the ‘Cats netting Baseball America Independent All-Star Brian Henschel from the Shreveport-Bossier Capitals and cash considerations from the Grand Prairie AirHogs.
April 16, 2010 | Press Releases
Tickets to all 50 Gary SouthShore RailCats home games at U. S. Steel Yard are on sale now! Click to any date on the schedule and scoop up the best seats while you can, or call 219.882.2255 to reserve one of the RailCats great group areas for this summer!
April 15, 2010 | Press Releases
Hungry baseball fans will have a new way to enjoy select Gary SouthShore RailCats games this summer in the brand new U. S. Steel Yard Diamond Club, where a $25 ticket gets fans an all-you-can-eat buffet meal and a seat in the outfield terrace section.
April 14, 2010 | Press Releases
Outfielder Mike Reese – the owner of a 2007 NL Championship Ring and the man with the highest batting average in RailCats history – is returning to U. S. Steel Yard after a one-year hiatus, today agreeing to terms on a contract with the ‘Cats for the 2010 season.
April 12, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats 2010 promotional calendar is overflowing with must-have giveaways, celebrated entertainers and great discounts every nightly at U. S. Steel Yard. The 2010 season begins Thursday, May 20 and the 'Cats have a promo planned every night this summer!
April 09, 2010 | Press Releases
The 2010 High School Challenge, presented by Saint Anthony Sports Medicine Institute in Crown Point, continues Saturday with a pair of Region games. At 1:00, Hammond takes on Thea Bowman, followed by the nightcap at 4:00 when Gavit and Kankakee Valley do battle.
April 05, 2010 | Press Releases
College baseball is coming to Gary, as the Valparaiso Crusaders will host in-state rival Notre Dame in the first SouthShore Showdown, Wednesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at U. S. Steel Yard, and general admission tickets are on sale now for only five dollars.
April 02, 2010 | Press Releases
Portage High School freshman Brandon Vickrey has won the inaugural RailCats Radio Challenge, presented by 89.1 FM The Lakeshore, and will broadcast the Gary SouthShore RailCats May 31 game at U. S. Steel Yard against the Winnipeg Goldeyes.
April 02, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats will honor the life of longtime coach Joe Gates this summer at U. S. Steel Yard by wearing a commemorative patch on their uniform sleeve throughout the season. Gates’ number 45 will also be retired, making Gates the first RailCat to be so honored.
April 01, 2010 | Press Releases
Services to honor the life of former Chicago White Sox infielder and Gary SouthShore RailCats coach Joe Gates will be held over two days, April 5-6 in Gates’ lifelong home of Gary. An open viewing will be held April 5 at Powell-Coleman Funeral Home and Gates funeral service and wake will take place April 6 at the Genesis Convention Center.
March 29, 2010 | Press Releases
RailCats Bench Coach Joe Gates, a Gary native and former Chicago White Sox infielder, has passed away. The longest serving employee of the franchise, Gates had been a part of every RailCats team since the club moved into its home field in 2003. Gates was 55 years old.
March 29, 2010 | Press Releases
Online voting is now underway to pick the winner of the 2010 RailCats Radio Challenge. Now until Friday, April 2 at 3 p.m., check out the poll on the homepage to pick which of three finalists will get the chance to broadcast a RailCats game this summer!
March 22, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats Radio Challenge is in round two of the competition with three finalists appearing live on 89.1 FM at 4 p.m. on three consecutive Fridays, with the chance to broadcast a RailCats game this summer on the line. The last finalist is Mike Elledge, who will be on the air March 26.
March 18, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats will hold their annual audition for National Anthem singers Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10 at U. S. Steel Yard. The RailCats are seeking talented individuals and groups to perform the Star-Spangled Banner at all 50 home games and six Canadian National Anthem performers.
March 16, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats added to their open catching competition Tuesday, coming to terms with third-year pro Hank Lanto on a contract for the 2010 season and making the California native the second backstop to ink a deal with the Northern League club.
March 15, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats and Manager Greg Tagert will hold their annual Open Player Tryout Tuesday, May 4 at U. S. Steel Yard. The tryout is free and registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. for position players and at 11:30 a.m. for all pitchers.
March 15, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats Radio Challenge moves to round two of the competition with three finalists appearing live on 89.1 FM for three consecutive weeks, with the chance to broadcast a game this summer on the line. Up next is Brandon Vickrey, who will be on the air Thursday, March 18.
March 12, 2010 | Press Releases
RailCats southpaw Tony Cogan – who in separate years set the club’s single-season saves and ERA records – has announced his retirement from professional baseball, bringing to an end a decorated nine-year career that included 39 games with the Royals in 2001.
March 11, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats players, coaches and staff are proud to be joining forces with LARRI on Friday, May 14 to assist with a variety of building projects aimed at rebuilding and restoring hundreds of homes still affected by the flood of September 2008.
March 08, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats Radio Challenge moves to round two with three finalists appearing live on 89.1 FM at 4 p.m. each of the next three Fridays, and the chance to broadcast a RailCats game this summer is on the line. Up first is Jordan Galligan, who will be on the air Friday, March 12.
March 04, 2010 | Press Releases
Sharing the U. S. Steel Yard experience with friends and family just became easier as the RailCats now offer fans the opportunity to purchase prints of their favorite memories with the launching of railcats.printroom.com, an online photo store powered by Printroom.
March 03, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats will host a gala Meet the Team Luncheon, Monday May 10 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville featuring Hall of Fame Cubs right-hander Ferguson Jenkins as the keynote speaker, and tickets for the event are on sale now.
March 02, 2010 | Press Releases
Power-hitting veteran Cristian Guerrero, who has hit a whopping 27 home runs over the last two seasons, will return to the Gary SouthShore RailCats for a third summer, today agreeing to terms on a contract for the 2010 season.
March 01, 2010 | Press Releases
The RailCats have been to five straight Championship Series since the hiring of Manager Greg Tagert in 2005 and the sixth-year skipper will get at least four more chances to lead the RailCats to another title after signing a three-year contract extension through the 2013 season.
February 25, 2010 | Press Releases
Forty-three teams from Northwest Indiana and the surrounding areas will play 22 games during the eighth annual High School Challenge presented by Saint Anthony Sports Medicine Institute this spring at U. S. Steel Yard, it was announced at a press conference today.
February 24, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats are looking for willing and able Northwest Indiana residents to become part of the team’s Host Family program, housing a ‘Cats player for the summer and getting free season tickets along other great perks!
February 24, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats made two major additions to sure up their 2010 relief corps, acquiring right-handers Mike Bille and Jamie Baker along with cash considerations from the American Association’s Grand Prairie Air Hogs in exchange for starter Nick Singleton.
February 23, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats continued their offseason push towards a sixth consecutive Northern League Championship Series today, adding some depth to an already talented infield by agreeing to terms on a 2010 contract with five-year veteran Louis Ott.
February 22, 2010 | Press Releases
Shortstop Jay Pecci – a four-time Northern League All-Star and the franchise’s all-time hits leader – will return to the Gary SouthShore RailCats in 2010, becoming the first player ever to spend six seasons in a RailCats uniform after agreeing today to play out his contract option.
February 22, 2010 | Press Releases
For the second winter in a row, a crowd of 1,000 Gary SouthShore RailCats fans celebrated summer at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville during Fan Fest, a fun-filled day of baseball that featured current and former ‘Cats players, celebrity guests and a handful of surprise announcements.
February 20, 2010 | Press Releases
As announced at the second-annual Fan Fest, the greatest pitcher in Gary SouthShore RailCats history will be back on the mound at U. S. Steel Yard in the summer of 2010 as right-hander Willie Glen has agreed to terms with the ‘Cats on a contract for the upcoming season.
February 18, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats Second Annual Fan Fest is less than 48 hours away, and as the countdown presses on the ‘Cats have even more reasons to make sure you’ve got a ticket to see the biggest winter baseball event in Northwest Indiana.
February 18, 2010 | Press Releases
A very special Fan Fest edition of Inside RailCats Baseball will air tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Lakeshore Public Television, channels 17 & 21 on Comcast Cable throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana and on channel 56 on DirecTV and Dish Network.
February 17, 2010 | Press Releases
Pinch-hitter extraordinaire and Gary native Wallace Johnson and four-time All-Star southpaw Tommy John will both be on hand for the Gary SouthShore RailCats second-annual Fan Fest, Saturday, February 20 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.
February 17, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats anchored the bullpen today agreeing to terms for the upcoming season with 2009 Northern League Reliever of the Year Andy Shipman, the franchise’s first ever recipient of the award.
February 11, 2010 | Press Releases
Former major-leaguer Jermaine Allensworth, two-time Northern League all-star Steve Haake and 2009 rookie standout Jeff Beachum have all been added to the lineup at the Gary SouthShore RailCats second-annual Fan Fest, Saturday, February 20 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.
February 10, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats have added some new blood to their outfield mix, agreeing to terms with former Big Ten star and San Francisco Giants farmhand Caleb Curry on a contract for the 2010 season, the team announced today.
February 09, 2010 | Press Releases
Think you've got what it takes to broadcast RailCats baseball? Now's your chance to prove it. Give us your best call of Jay Pecci's 2008 NL Semifinal home run at Fan Fest and you could be in the booth for the RailCats May 31 game at U. S. Steel Yard and co-host a show on 89.1 FM!
February 08, 2010 | Press Releases
Former Major League player and coach Dallas Williams has been named the RailCats Third Base Coach and second-year RailCat Mick Curran has been promoted to Hitting Coach, as sixth-year manager Greg Tagert today announced the team’s 2010 coaching staff.
February 05, 2010 | Press Releases
Willie Glen, one of the most dominant pitchers in Northern League history, and Zach McClellan, one of the major additions to the 2010 Gary SouthShore RailCats staff, will both be part of the team’s second-annual Fan Fest, Saturday, February 20 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.
February 03, 2010 | Press Releases
Still three months away from the start of Spring Training, the Gary SouthShore RailCats roster is starting to come into focus and will once again include hard-hitting infielder Jeff Beachum, who today agreed to terms with the team on a contract for the 2010 season.
February 02, 2010 | Press Releases
Gary SouthShore RailCats leadoff man Mike Massaro will be back in the ‘Cats outfield in 2010 after today agreeing to terms on a contract for the upcoming season. The RailCats also came to terms with speedster Adam Klein, acquired via trade last month.
January 29, 2010 | Press Releases
Show your Gary SouthShore RailCats pride at this year’s Fan Fest and you and 19 of your friends could win a luxury suite night at U. S. Steel Yard this summer through the 2010 Fan Photo Contest presented by the Post-Tribune.
January 28, 2010 | Press Releases
The 2008 Northern League Rookie of the Year and the Gary SouthShore RailCats all-time batting leader, infielder Mike Rohde will remain in a ‘Cats uniform this summer, today agreeing to terms on a contract for the 2010 season.
January 27, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats have pulled another trade in an offseason full of deals, shipping the rights to infielder Andrew Pinckney to the Pensacola Pelicans of the American Association in exchange for the rights to left-handed pitcher Randy Beam.
January 27, 2010 | Press Releases
Gary SouthShore RailCats legend Tanner Townsend, All-Star Travis Kerber and longtime pitcher and Pitching Coach Jamie Bennett have been added to the celebrity lineup for the second-annual RailCats Fan Fest, Saturday, February 20 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.
January 26, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats Family Bowling League makes a return to Stardust II in Merrillville this February. Teams will be competing for a RailCats Prize Package against a team of RailCats staff members led by 2009 Northern League Manager of the Year, Greg Tagert
January 25, 2010 | Press Releases
After losing a pair of catchers off their 2009 roster in the Northern League Expansion Draft, the Gary SouthShore RailCats have made their first addition to the mix behind the plate, today agreeing to terms with former Valparaiso University star Matt Lenski on a contract for the 2010 season.
January 22, 2010 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats continued their offseason of wheeling and dealing Friday afternoon, beefing up their outfield by acquiring speedy outfielder Adam Klein in a trade with the Golden League’s Edmonton Capitals in exchange for rookie reliever Tristan Facer.
January 21, 2010 | Press Releases
Chris Carrara, the Gary SouthShore RailCats super-sub who hit .327 in limited action in 2009, has agreed to terms with the ‘Cats on a contract for the 2010 season, when the fourth-year pro will compete for a starting job on the infield.
January 19, 2010 | Press Releases
Renting a posh luxury suite at U. S. Steel Yard is now easier and more affordable than ever after today’s unveiling of special food and drink packages for the 2010 Gary SouthShore RailCats season, with outings starting as low as $34 per person.
January 15, 2010 | Press Releases
Side-arming reliever Aaron Cook has helped the RailCats reach the League Championship Series each of the last two years, and today the club announced the Florida native will be back on the U. S. Steel Yard mound for a third season after agreeing to terms on a 2010 contract.
January 14, 2010 | Press Releases
Winter is here but the Gary SouthShore RailCats are bringing summer fun to Northwest Indiana in just five weeks at the second-annual Fan Fest, Saturday, February 20 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza. Discount tickets are on sale now online or by calling the ‘Cats at 219.882.2255.
January 07, 2010 | Press Releases
U. S. Steel Yard didn't escape Thursday's major snowstorm, but fear not RailCats fans. Opening Day is just over four months away and it's only seven weeks until the second annual RailCats Fan Fest at the Radisson Hotel featuring The Region's boys of ... ahhh ... summer.
December 22, 2009 | Press Releases
Rusty the RailCat, the official ambassador of Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball, stopped by five Northwest Indiana healthcare facilities this week, passing out holiday cheer and some great presents to area kids just in time for the holidays.
December 14, 2009 | Press Releases
Hundreds of RailCats fans from throughout Northwest Indiana found the best bargains this holiday season at Saturday’s U. S. Steel “Yard Sale”, the first event of its kind in the seven-year history of Northwest Indiana’s premier sports franchise.
December 10, 2009 | Press Releases
The RailCats made their first major move of the offseason today, picking former American Association ERA Champ Nick Singleton and 2008 Northern League All-Star Tyler Meigs from the Sioux City Explorers for pitchers Chris Jones, Garret Holleran and Eddie De la Cruz.
December 09, 2009 | Press Releases
Hitting Coach Kenny Graham, who oversaw the greatest offensive year in franchise history and helped the club to back-to-back Northern League Championship Series, has cracked the affiliated leagues by landing a job in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.
December 08, 2009 | Press Releases
The brightest stars of the Northern League of Professional Baseball and the Golden Baseball League will square off in an interleague All-Star Game each of the next two seasons, it was announced today at the annual Baseball Winter Meetings.
December 07, 2009 | Press Releases
Two-time Manager of the Year Greg Tagert, two-time All-Star Tony Cogan and Rusty the RailCat highlight this Saturday’s U. S. Steel “Yard Sale”, where the Gary SouthShore RailCats will be selling great merchandise at deep discounts just in time for the holiday season.
December 04, 2009 | Press Releases
Tickets to experience the Gary SouthShore RailCats Second Annual Fan Fest are on sale now by clicking the BUY TICKETS link below! After attracting 1,000 fans last year, the 2010 Fan Fest is scheduled for Saturday, February 20 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.
December 01, 2009 | Press Releases
Gary SouthShore RailCats centerfielder Rob Marconi – a two year starter, 2008 Northern League All-Star and one of the league’s top defensive outfielders – has announced his retirement from professional baseball.
October 29, 2009 | Press Releases
The Gary SouthShore RailCats will play 50 home regular season games for the first time in franchise history as the team unveiled their 2010 schedule, a slate that kicks off with a fun-filled Opening Night, Thursday, May 20 at The Steel Yard at 7 p.m. against the Kansas City T-Bones.
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