Storm Chasers Baseball to air on News Talk 1290 KOIL
PAPILLION, Neb. – News Talk 1290 KOIL will serve as the radio home of the Omaha Storm Chasers for select games during the 2024 season, the organization and NRG Media announced today. Fans will be able to listen to a minimum of 100 games through their radio on 1290 AM
Chasers Community Celebration Series Continues with PayPal in 2024
PAPILLION, Neb. – The Omaha Storm Chasers are excited to continue joining together with PayPal for the Chasers Community Celebration Series throughout the 2024 season. Introduced in 2022, the Chasers Community Celebration Series celebrates different groups, showcases underrepresented communities, and raises awareness for various causes. For select Community Celebration games,
Highlighting Omaha's Bob Gibson
Bob Gibson’s career alone stands out as not only one of the greatest by an Omaha native or Nebraskan, but arguably one of the greatest in the history of professional baseball. A two-time Cy Young Award winner, 1968 NL MVP, nine-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glover, two-time World Series champion and
2024 Storm Chasers Single Game Tickets Now on Sale
PAPILLION, Neb. – Single game tickets are now on sale for all 75 home games of the 2024 season of Omaha Storm Chasers at omahastormchasers.com and by calling the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100. The Storm Chasers open their home schedule Friday, March 29 with a 6:05 p.m.
Storm Chasers Reveal 2024 Promotional Schedule
PAPILLION, Neb. – The Omaha Storm Chasers have announced the promotional schedule for the upcoming 2024 season, with the home opener at Werner Park slated for Friday, March 29 at 6:05 p.m. against the Iowa Cubs. The promotional schedule features daily promotions, giveaways, theme nights and Chasers Community Celebrations presented
Jackie Robinson Scholarship Applications Open for 2024
PAPILLION, NE – Applications for the Jackie Robinson Scholarship presented by The Weitz Company are currently open and due by March 15, 2024. The Chasers Charities-Robinson Athletic Scholarship program is administered by the Omaha Storm Chasers in order to recognize local high school athletes for their hard work, character and
Manager Mike Jirschele Returns as Storm Chasers Announce 2024 Coaching Staff
PAPILLION, NE – The Kansas City Royals announced today the 2024 Omaha Storm Chasers coaching staff, headlined by Manager Mike Jirschele returning for his 16th season at the helm of the Triple-A Omaha franchise. "Jirsch" will be joined on the Storm Chasers coaching staff by three returning coaches – pitching
Nest and Storm Chasers Announce Annual Writing Sweepstakes
PAPILLION, NE – Today, the Omaha Storm Chasers and Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese announced the 22nd annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing sweepstakes, with entries due Monday, March 11, 2024. Seventh and eighth grade students are asked to reflect on the value of education and what
Storm Chasers Announce Front Office Promotions and Additions
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers are excited to announce several promotions and additions to the front office staff ahead of the 2024 season. “I couldn’t be more excited for the talented staff we have promoted internally and the new faces that have joined our family over last few
Storm Chasers Highlight 2023 Community Service Efforts
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers and Chasers Charities have announced highlights of the community service efforts achieved during the 2023 season. In a year which saw an increase in community service opportunities, the Storm Chasers were excited about continuing to build upon recent successes as well as increasing
2023 Storm Chasers Season Summary
CLICK HERE FOR A FULL PDF OF THE 2023 STORM CHASERS FINAL NOTES FOLLOW THE LEADER 2023 was manager Mike Jirschele's 15th season managing the Triple-A Omaha franchise and his first since 2013 ... over the past two seasons, he had served as a bench coach in the Minor Leagues,
Storm Chasers Announce Full 2024 Schedule
PAPILLION, NEB. — In conjunction with Minor League Baseball, the Omaha Storm Chasers today announced their 2024 regular season 150-game schedule, after previously releasing 75 home dates. The 2024 regular season will once again consist of 75 home games and 75 road games and will span across parts of seven
Storm Chasers Announce 2023 Award Winners
PAPILLION, NEB. — The Omaha Storm Chasers announced their annual awards for the 2023 season before their final home game of the season on Sunday at Werner Park. Nick Loftin was recognized as the 2023 Steve Pivovar Prospect of the Year. A second-year Storm Chaser, Loftin entered this season as
Briceño Blasts Omaha to Season-Ending Win
COLUMBUS, OHIO – With the 2023 Omaha Storm Chasers season down to the final strike, catcher José Briceño connected on a go-ahead two-run homer, his fourth go-ahead homer and fifth straight game with a long ball as the Storm Chasers came from behind to beat the Columbus Clippers 3-2 to
Omaha Walked off Again in Penultimate Game of 2023
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers hit three home runs early but could not maintain a lead, as the Columbus Clippers scored twice in the bottom of the ninth to walk off the Storm Chasers for a second straight game, once again a 4-3 loss for Omaha. John Rave
Briceño Drives in two but Clippers Walk off Chasers
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers fell in walk-off fashion Friday night at Huntington Park, as the Columbus Clippers scored four unanswered runs in a 4-3 Omaha loss, the team’s 11th walk-off loss this season. The game began as a pitcher’s duel that saw Omaha hold Columbus scoreless over
Winning Streak Ends as Chasers Fall 8-3
COLUMBUS, OHIO – One rough inning was too much for the Omaha Storm Chasers to come back from, dropping Thursday’s contest to the Columbus Clippers 8-3. The game started off quietly, as the two starting pitchers dueled with scoreless innings. Daniel Lynch IV made a rehab start for the Chasers
Briceño Homers in Third Straight Game as Chasers Win Fourth in a row
COLUMBUS, OHIO – For the second straight day, home runs were king as four homers combined to drive in five of six total runs and the Omaha Storm Chasers beat the Columbus Clippers, 4-2, to claim a fourth straight victory. In what felt like déjà vu from the night before,
Three Homers Power Chasers to Series Opening win at Columbus
COLUMBUS, OHIO – A trio of home runs and a strong start from Andrew Hoffmann helped power the Omaha Storm Chasers to a 7-3 win over the Columbus Clippers in the series opener Tuesday. Hoffmann surrendered a solo homer in the bottom of the first inning to give the Clippers
Chasers Take Home Season Finale 11-5 over Indianapolis
PAPILLION, NEB. – Hits from all nine Omaha Storm Chasers hitters, including three home runs, powered the team to an 11-5 win over the Indianapolis Indians, in the final home game of the 2023 season. Clay Dungan put the Storm Chasers up early, as he singled in two runs in
Offense Backs up Bowlan Quality Start in 9-2 win
PAPILLION, NEB. – Omaha Storm Chasers starting pitcher Jonathan Bowlan fired his third quality start in a four-star span and got plenty of run support from the Chasers in a 9-2 win over the Indianapolis Indians Saturday night. Catcher Tyler Cropley opened the scoring in the bottom of the second
Chasers Again Held to two Hits in Third Straight Loss to Indy
PAPILLION, NEB. – For the second straight game, the Omaha Storm Chasers were held to one run and two hits, as the Indianapolis Indians took a third straight game, topping Omaha 3-1. Once again, the Chasers got a quality start from their starting pitcher, as Anthony Veneziano held Indy to
Castillo Throws Second Straight Quality Start in 4-1 Loss to Indy
PAPILLION, NEB. – Omaha Storm Chasers starting pitcher Max Castillo threw his team-best sixth quality start of the season, his second straight, but the Chasers were held to two hits in a 4-1 loss to the Indianapolis Indians. Neither team scored over the first four innings of the game, but
Mann and Briceño Homer but Rally Falls Short in Loss to Indy
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers scored in three of the final four innings, but stranded the winning run at the plate in a 5-4 loss to the Indianapolis Indians Wednesday evening. Omaha jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning as three
Five-run Eighth Powers Chasers to win Over Indy
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers used four doubles to plate five runs in the eighth inning and come from behind to take the series opener Tuesday afternoon over the Indianapolis Indians, 10-6. Neither team scored in the first inning, but Indianapolis struck for single runs in the next