The Gary SouthShore RailCats are a professional baseball team based in Gary, Indiana. The RailCats are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. The RailCats started as a member of the Northern League in 2002, operating as a travel team for a season before moving into the Steel Yard in 2003, where they have played since. In 2011, the team became a member of the American Association. During their time in the Northern League, the RailCats were the only team ever to reach the Championship Series five years in a row (2005-09). The RailCats won Northern League championships in 2005 and 2007, and the American Association championship in 2013. Follow the RailCats for updates and announcements about the game and the team!