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Nationals prospect King joins MiLB podcast

March 21, 2025

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other podcast-listening apps. This episode can also be found on Minor League Baseball's official YouTube page. Send questions or feedback to podcast@milb.com, and follow hosts Sam Dykstra (@samdykstramilb.bsky.social) and Tyler Maun (@tylermaun.bsky.social) on Bluesky and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.

Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)

The gang is back together in person, along with Josh Jackson. The group discusses the new Copa de la Diversión identities revealed this week and Portland's Maine Candlepins look.

Spring Breakout recap (39:06)

Sam and Tyler recap some of the most standout moments from this year's Spring Breakout games, including a big Rays-Red Sox matchup and Jurrangelo Cijntje's switch-pitching.

Seaver King interview (48:32)

Nationals No. 5 prospect Seaver King chats with Sam from West Palm Beach about his first Spring Training, his time at Wake Forest and his move to shortstop.

Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (1:01:32)

Josh unearths the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors, and the crew concludes another podcast.

Storm Chasers fall to Louisville in Extra Innings, Split Series

Bats score four in 10 to force series split with Omaha
an hour ago

PAPILLION, NEB. - The Omaha Storm Chasers couldn't quite complete the comeback on Sunday afternoon, falling 7-5 in the final, ten-inning game of a six-game series against the Louisville Bats. Omaha starter Luinder Avila had a rough first inning, giving up an early two runs. The Storm Chasers answered in

Chasers Shut Out by Bats 4-0

Waters collects 3 of 4 Omaha hits in first shutout loss of 2025
April 5, 2025

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers suffered their first shutout loss of 2025, as the Louisville Bats claimed the penultimate game of this week’s series with a 4-0 score over Omaha Saturday afternoon. After throwing a 1-2-3 first inning, Storm Chasers starter Chandler Champlain was tagged for three runs

Guerrero Throws Five Perfect Innings in 8-2 Win over Louisville

Rave homers as Storm Chaser arms carry no-hitter into 7th
April 4, 2025

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers won a third straight game over the Louisville Bats, a 8-2 victory Friday at Werner Park, with the pitching staff carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning and a shutout into the ninth inning. Starting pitcher Tyson Guerrero set the tone from the

Devanney Walks Off Bats With Two-Run Homer

Hatch strikes out six over five, Waters homers in 5-3 win over Louisville
April 3, 2025

PAPILLION, NEB. – Cam Devanney hit a two-run walk-off home run as the Omaha Storm Chasers claimed a 5-3 win over the Louisville Bats Thursday at Werner Park. Omaha starting pitcher Thomas Hatch set the tone early in his Royals organization debut, holding the Bats to one run with six

Waters Hits For Cycle as Omaha Tops Louisville 12-6

Devanney swats two homers and drives in four, while Cameron earns win in first start of season
April 2, 2025

PAPILLION, NEB. – Omaha Storm Chasers outfielder Drew Waters hit for the cycle in a 12-6 win over the Louisville Bats Wednesday afternoon, the first Omaha batter to hit for the cycle since May 2014. Waters legged out an infield single in the first inning, then tripled in a run

Avila Strikes Out 11 but Omaha Drops Home Opener to Louisville

Storm Chasers starting pitcher sets career-high in strikeouts but takes no-decision in 7-3 loss
April 1, 2025

PAPILLION, NEB. – Omaha Storm Chasers starting pitcher Luinder Avila struck out a career-high 11 and took a shutout into the sixth inning, but the Louisville Bats spoiled Tuesday’s home opener, as Omaha fell to Louisville 7-3 at Werner Park. Avila retired his first 12 batters, opening the game with

Tyler Tolbert Makes MLB Debut With Kansas City Royals 

Omaha utility player is 337th Triple-A Omaha player to make MLB debut
March 31, 2025

PAPILLION, NEB. – Omaha Storm Chasers utility player Tyler Tolbert made his MLB debut for the Kansas City Royals on Monday, March 31, 2025, in their game at American Family Field against the Milwaukee Brewers, the second Storm Chaser to debut in the Major Leagues this season and the first

March 30 Storm Chasers Game Postponed

Series Finale Will not be Played, Omaha and Iowa Split Series
March 30, 2025

DES MOINES, IOWA – The Omaha Storm Chasers’ road game against the Iowa Cubs has been postponed today – Sunday, March 30th – due to inclement weather. No makeup date has been set for the postponed game. With the postponement, Omaha and Iowa split this weekend’s series, one win each.

Omaha Scores 10 Unanswered Runs to Win First Game of 2025

From Down 5 to Up 5, Storm Chasers Beat I-Cubs 12-7
March 29, 2025

Des Moines, Iowa – The Omaha Storm Chasers earned their first win of the season Saturday afternoon, scoring 10 unanswered runs to beat the Iowa Cubs 12-7. Omaha was first onto the board, as Harold Castro opened the top of the second inning with a double, then came around to

Storm Chasers Drop Season Opener in Iowa

Omaha falls 6-3 at Principal Park
March 28, 2025

DES MOINES, IOWA – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped the 2025 season opener to the Iowa Cubs, 6-3 Friday night at Principal Park. Iowa was first onto the scoreboard, scoring two runs in the bottom of the second inning on a two-run homer off Omaha starting pitcher Tyson Guerrero for

Storm Chasers Reveal 2025 Breaking Roster

20 returning Storm Chasers highlight breaking roster
March 27, 2025

PAPILLION, Neb. – The Omaha Storm Chasers, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, announced their Breaking Roster for the 2025 season on Thursday ahead of the season opener on Friday, March 28 in Des Moines, Iowa, against the Iowa Cubs. The active roster of 28 players includes 20 players

Storm Chasers Baseball Returns to News Talk 1290 KOIL in 2025

Storm Chasers and NRG Media continue partnership for 2025 season
March 25, 2025

PAPILLION, Neb. – News Talk 1290 KOIL will once again serve as the radio home of the Omaha Storm Chasers during the 2025 season, the organization and NRG Media announced today. Fans will be able to listen to a minimum of 120 games through their radio on 1290 AM with

Nick Badders Honored with Royals’ Matt Minker Award

Omaha broadcaster recognize as outstanding Minor League affiliate employee
March 15, 2025

PAPILLION, Neb. – The Kansas City Royals announced today that Omaha Storm Chasers Play-by-Play Broadcaster and Media Relations Manager Nick Badders has been awarded the Matt Minker Dedication and Leadership Award. Each year, the Royals bestow the Minker Award upon a Minor League employee who exemplifies qualities of leadership and

Storm Chasers Continue With Autism Action Partnership in 2025

AAP continues providing sensory kits and supporting the Quiet Zone at Werner Park
March 12, 2025

PAPILLION, Neb. – The Omaha Storm Chasers are excited to continue working with Autism Action Partnership for the 2025 season. Autism Action Partnership is a long-time partner of the Omaha Storm Chasers. They provide sensory kits at Werner Park that can be checked out at the Velocity Clinical Research Fan

Storm Chasers Reveal 2025 Promotional Schedule

Single Game Tickets on Sale Now for all 75 Storm Chasers Home Games
March 4, 2025

PAPILLION, Neb. –The Omaha Storm Chasers have announced the promotional schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, with the home opener at Werner Park slated for Tuesday, April 1 at 6:35 p.m. against the Louisville Bats. The promotional schedule features daily promotions, giveaways and theme nights throughout the 75-game home schedule.

Storm Chasers Announce 2025 Front Office Promotions and Additions

Preparations continue Home Opener at Werner Park on April 1
February 26, 2025

PAPILLION, Neb. – The Omaha Storm Chasers are excited to announce several promotions and additions to the front office staff ahead of the 2025 season. “I’m incredibly excited for the internal promotions we’ve made recently and have enjoyed welcoming new members of the Chasers Family to Werner Park,” said Storm

2025 Storm Chasers Single Game Tickets Now on Sale

Home opener set April 1 vs. Louisville at 6:35 p.m.
February 4, 2025

PAPILLION, Neb. – Single game tickets are now on sale for all 75 home games of the 2025 season of Omaha Storm Chasers baseball at omahastormchasers.com and by calling the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100. The Storm Chasers open their home schedule Tuesday, April 1 with a 6:35

Jackie Robinson Scholarship Applications Open for 2025

Chasers Charities, The Weitz Company, recognize local Black high school athletes
February 3, 2025

PAPILLION, NE – Applications for the 20th annual Jackie Robinson Scholarship presented by The Weitz Company are currently open and due by March 21, 2025. 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,

NEST529 “Why I Want to Go to College” Writing Sweepstakes Now Open 

Seventh and eighth grade students to create essays about “Why I Want to Go to College,” entries due Monday, March 31, 2025
January 21, 2025

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese and the Omaha Storm Chasers today announced the 23rd annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing sweepstakes. Entries must be postmarked by Monday, March 31, 2025. Students are asked to reflect on the value of education and what they hope

Manager Mike Jirschele Returns as Storm Chasers Announce 2025 Coaching Staff

Royals announce full 2025 Omaha Storm Chasers Coaching Staff
January 17, 2025

PAPILLION, NE – The Kansas City Royals announced today the 2025 Omaha Storm Chasers coaching staff, headlined by manager Mike Jirschele returning for his 17th season at the helm of the Triple-A Omaha franchise. The 2024 International League Manager of the Year, “Jirsch” will be joined on the Storm Chasers

OMAHA STORM CHASERS WIN INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

7-3 win over Columbus in Game 3 Secures Omaha International League Championship and trip to the Triple-A National Championship to face off against Sugar Land
September 27, 2024

PAPILLION, NEB. – With a 7-3 win over the Columbus Clippers Thursday at Werner Park, the Omaha Storm Chasers won the franchise’s first International League Championship, securing a best-of-three series two games to one, the club’s eighth Triple-A league title and fourth trip to the Triple-A National Championship Game since

OMAHA STORM CHASERS WELCOME DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS AS NEW OWNER

Club to Remain in Omaha, Continue Long-Running Affiliation with the Kansas City Royals and Keep Front Office Staff in Place
September 24, 2024

PAPILLION, NEB. – Sept. 24, 2024 – Alliance Sports, owner of the Omaha Storm Chasers, announced today they have entered into an agreement to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), a company that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB).

NSAA State Baseball Championships to Remain at Werner Park Through 2028

Nebraska School Activities Association, Omaha Storm Chasers and University of Nebraska Omaha Continue Partnership
November 6, 2024

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers, University of Nebraska Omaha and the Nebraska School Activities Association have signed a contract to continue holding the NSAA State Baseball Championships in Sarpy County and Omaha for the next four years, through the 2027-28 season. The Championships will be held May 16-23,

2024 Storm Chasers Season Summary

News and notes from the 2024 Omaha Storm Chasers season.
October 31, 2024

CLICK HERE FOR A FULL PDF OF THE 2024 STORM CHASERS FINAL NOTES RECORD SETTING SEASON Omaha's 89 wins in 2024 set a single-season franchise record, while the team's .601 winning percentage sits as the 2nd-best in the 56-season history of the Triple-A Omaha club. - The 2024 Chasers broke

Omaha Storm Chasers Highlight 2024 Community Service Efforts

Chasers partner with numerous organizations to help support the local community
October 29, 2024

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers and Chasers Charities have announced highlights of community service efforts for the 2024 season, with over $250,000 of monetary and in-kind donations raised by the club throughout the season. In a year that saw an increase in community service opportunities, the Storm Chasers