Roger Wexelberg RailCats journal: The 'Cats are out of the bag

As 2002 started, I was excited to go full blast towards getting the RailCats off the ground.

Roger Wexelberg RailCats journal: Starting from square one

In March 2001, my wife and I sat in our car looking at a cleared patch of land with a few dilapidated houses left standing in downtown Gary. This was the site of a proposed baseball stadium that was to bring America's pastime to Gary.

RailCats position breakdown

A look at the RailCats roster by position.

RailCats tryout welcomes its first female applicant

GARY | Toni Brooks practiced before Friday's RailCats tryout using the only bat and ball that the mother of two had available: tin foil and a broom handle.

Andrean pitcher Zak Ryan fans 7 in 6 innings, drives in 2 runs

GARY | Zak Ryan was tagged for six hits and three walks in his Steel Yard debut.

Morton nips Gavit with late run

GARY | Morton's Chris McCormack proved that executing well on risky plays can pay off in the long run.

Senators rout Mustangs behind stellar pitching

GARY | There simply wasn't much Kouts could do to figure out Justin Landgrebe.

Ingots freshman grows up in win over Cardinals

GARY | River Forest coach Mark Zimmerle knows his team is young and will take its licks throughout the season.

Kevin Butler sets the table for Super Bowl XX memories

GARY | Former Bears place kicker Kevin Butler wants to set the record straight about his colorful Super Bowl XX teammates.

HILLARY SMITH: RailCats searching for sweetness at home

GARY | When the sun is shining and the grass is green, the warmth of The Steel Yard welcomes anyone who loves baseball.

Former Blackhawks star Denis Savard visits The Steel Yard

GARY | Merrillville resident John Kierzkowski was one of the first in line Wednesday for former Blackhawks star Denis Savard's autograph at The Steel Yard.

Local Boy Scouts to celebrate centennial at The Steel Yard

GARY | Calumet Council Boy Scouts will host "A Shining Light Across America" to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at The Steel Yard, 1 Stadium Plaza.

Portage's Ralph Nurse at Hoosier Flight Club 4

Portage's Ralph Nurse slams down on Brandon Slabaugh during Hoosier Fight Club 4 at The Steel Yard in Gary. Hoosier Fight Club 5 will be Oct. 15 at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso.