Storm Chasers Highlight 2025 Community Service Efforts
PAPILLION, Neb. – The Omaha Storm Chasers and Chasers Charities have announced highlights of the team’s community service efforts for the 2025 season, with $666,097 in monetary and in-kind donations raised by the club throughout the year. Storm Chasers front office staff and players volunteered 754 hours in 2025, supporting
Cosmic Takeover Tour Touching Down at Werner Park on May 9, 2026
PAPILLION, NEB. – After the initial announcement that Papillion will be glowing cosmic in 2026, Cosmic Baseball is excited to announce the game date for Werner Park is Saturday, May 9. Fans are able to enter the Cosmic Ticket Lottery for a chance to purchase 2026 tickets. As seen on
Storm Chasers Announce 2026 Home Game Times
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, have announced scheduled first pitch times for all 75 home games at Werner Park in 2026. All game times are subject to change. The home opener, scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, against the Buffalo Bisons, is
Storm Chasers Manager Mike Jirschele Retires
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Kansas City Royals announced today that Mike Jirschele is retiring following a 48-year career in professional baseball, including 38 years in the Kansas City Royals organization as a player, coach, manager and in the front office. The all-time winningest manager in Omaha franchise history (1,214 wins),
Cosmic Takeover Tour Touching Down at Werner Park in 2026
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers are excited to announce that Cosmic Baseball, a glow-in-the-dark twist on America’s favorite pastime, is coming to Werner Park in 2026! The Cosmic Takeover Tour, which completely sold out in 2025, is stopping in Papillion next season, and fans can enter the ticket
Chasers Drop Final Game of 2025 to Clippers
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped their final game of the season 3-1 to the Columbus Clippers Sunday afternoon at Huntington Park. Major League rehabber Bailey Falter made the start for Omaha, opening the game with a scoreless 1st frame. The southpaw faced 2 batters in the 2nd
Chasers Take Season Series Over Clippers With 8-7 Win
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers defeated the Columbus Clippers 8-7 on Saturday night, to claim the season series for the fourth straight year.. In the top of the 1st inning, MJ Melendez led off with a single and stole second on the following pitch to complete a 20/20/20
Chasers Walked off by Clippers
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers lost 7-4 in 10 innings to the Columbus Clippers Friday night, falling on a walk-off home run. The Clippers were first onto the board, taking a 2-0 advantage between the 1st and 2nd innings with an RBI single and RBI double off Omaha
Storm Chasers Beat Clippers 7-5
COLUMBUS, OHIO – After dropping a pair of games to the Columbus Clippers, the Omaha Storm Chasers came out on top with a 7-5 win Thursday night. Major League rehabber Bailey Falter started Omaha’s bullpen game. The left-hander opened with a scoreless 1st inning, then Chandler Champlain followed with 3.0
Chasers Shut out by Clippers 3-0
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped a second straight game to the Columbus Clippers, losing 3-0 Wednesday night at Huntington Park. Storm Chasers starter John Gant retired his first 9 Clippers batters, throwing 1-2-3 innings in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. After a leadoff walk opened the bottom
Omaha Drops Series Opener to Columbus 9-2
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers fell 9-2 on Tuesday night, dropping their series opener against the Columbus Clippers. Omaha starter Spencer Turnbull opened the game with a 1-2-3 1st inning; however, the Clippers took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd on a solo home run,
MJ Melendez Named International League Player of the Week
PAPILLION, NEB. — Minor League Baseball has announced the Pitcher and Player of the Week honors for each of the respective Player Development Leagues and Omaha Storm Chasers outfielder MJ Melendez was named the International League Player of the Week for his performance the week of September 8 to 14.
Chasers Shut out by Knights in 8-0 Loss
PAPILLON, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers fell 8-0 to the Charlotte Knights Sunday afternoon, the 10th shutout loss for Omaha this year. The Knights were first onto the board, as a passed ball allowed an unearned run to score for a 1-0 Charlotte advantage in the 1st inning off
Chasers Win in 5th Straight over Charlotte
PAPILLON, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers won a fifth straight game over the Charlotte Knights with the team’s 8-3 victory Saturday night. The Knights were first onto the board, as an RBI double off Omaha starter Stephen Nogosek in the 1st inning gave Charlotte a 1-0 lead. The right-hander
Omaha Takes Series From Knights With 4th Straight Win
PAPILLON, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers won a fourth straight game over the Charlotte Knights, with a 10-1 series-clinching victory Friday night. Cole Ragans made a Major League rehab start with the Storm Chasers on Friday night. The southpaw opened the game with 3.2 scoreless innings, throwing1-2-3 frames in
Storm Chasers Announce 2025 Award Winners
PAPILLION, NEB. — The Omaha Storm Chasers announced their annual awards for the 2025 season on Fan Appreciation Night, before the game on Friday September 12. Carter Jensen was recognized as the 2025 Steve Pivovar Prospect of the Year. After beginning 2025 with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, Jensen made his Triple-A
Melendez Hits for Cycle as Omaha Tops Charlotte 11-3
PAPILLON, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers won a third straight game over the Charlotte Knights, with an 11-3 victory Thursday night. MJ Melendez led off the bottom of the 1st inning with a triple, then connected on a solo home run in the 3rd, at the time tying the
Chasers Win Second Straight Against Charlotte
PAPILLON, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers won a second straight game over the Charlotte Knights, with a 3-2 victory Wednesday night. The Knights were first onto the board in the top of the 1st inning, as an RBI double off Omaha starter Spencer Turnbull put the score at 1-0
Chasers Snap Losing Streak With 7-1 win Over Charlotte
PAPILLON, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers snapped a season-long 10-game losing streak Tuesday afternoon, defeating the Charlotte Knights 7-1. The Knights were first onto the board, as Omaha starter Shane Panzini allowed a solo home run in the 1st inning. The right-hander followed with 5.0 scoreless innings, firing 1-2-3
HOMESTAND PREVIEW: Charlotte Knights, September 9-14
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 VS. CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS FIRST PITCH: 12:05 P.M. | GATES: 11:00 A.M. RHP Shane Panzini (0-0, 10.13 ERA) vs. RHP Mike Clevinger (5-2, 4.13 ERA) PITCH IN FOR THE PANTRY: Bring three cans of non-perishable food items and receive one Leonard Management McDonald’s berm ticket. Donations benefit NeighborGood
Storm Chasers Swept by Cubs
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped their 10th straight game Sunday afternoon, suffering their 4th series sweep of the year with a 5-3 loss to the Iowa Cubs. Major League rehabber Cole Ragans made the start for Omaha. The southpaw pitched 3.0 innings in his first outing
Castro Homers Again as Chasers Come up Short 5-3
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Omaha Storm Chasers lost a 9th straight game Saturday night, falling to the Iowa Cubs 5-3, putting the Chasers in danger of being swept in the series finale Sunday. Harold Castro put the Chasers on the board first, with a solo homer in the top
Storm Chasers Walked Off in 12-11 Loss to Cubs
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Omaha Storm Chasers fell 12-11 in a back-and-forth contest against the Iowa Cubs. Friday night’s loss, the Chasers’ eight straight, secured the team’s 11th series loss of the season. Omaha plated the first runs of the game in the top of the 1st inning. MJ
Omaha Drops 3rd Straight to Iowa
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped their game against the Iowa Cubs on Thursday, falling 4-3 in the team’s 7th straight loss. The Storm Chasers were first onto the board, as Harold Castro connected on his team-leading 19th home run of the year to score John Rave
Harold Castro Named International League Player of the Month
PAPILLION, Neb. – Minor League Baseball has announced the Pitcher and Player of the Month honors for each of the respective Player Development Leagues and Omaha Storm Chasers infielder Harold Castro was named the International League Player of the Month for his performance in the month of August. Castro slashed