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MiLB podcast crew makes Opening Day predictions

March 28, 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/2025 predictions (0:00)

Ben, Sam and Tyler are joined by Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson as they make Minor League and prospect predictions for the 2025 season. The predictions vary between three levels: Normal Take, Hot Take and Call Your Shot.

Triple-A opening weekend preview (52:03)

Sam and Tyler look ahead to the best matchups from Opening Day and the entire first weekend of play at the Minors' top level.

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Wrapping up/Name that Dude (1:14:29)

The gang of five gets back together to look back at the Minor League career of a prospect of yesteryear.

Four-Run Eighth Pushes Omaha to Series Split in St. Paul

Storm Chasers beat Saints 5-3
April 13, 2025

ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers forced a series split with the St. Paul Saints, scoring four runs in the eighth inning en route to a 5-3 win Sunday afternoon at CHS Field. Omaha was first onto the board in the series finale, with John Rave singling Cam

Castro Drives In Four as Omaha Beats St. Paul 7-5

Storm Chasers shortstop goes 3-for-5 with 4 RBI in Saturday win
April 12, 2025

ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers worked back into the win column Saturday afternoon, beating the St. Paul Saints 7-5, thanks in large part to a 4-RBI game from shortstop Harold Castro. The Saints were the first team onto the board yet again, scoring two runs in the

Omaha Drops Third Straight to St. Paul

Rave collects three hits but Saints beat Storm Chasers 6-4
April 11, 2025

ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers fell for a third straight night to the St. Paul Saints, losing 6-4 Friday night at CHS Field. Much like the previous two nights, the Saints scored first and led nearly the entire game. Omaha starting pitcher Chandler Champlain was tagged for

Storm Chasers to Play Split Doubleheader With Iowa Cubs

March game with I-Cubs postponed in Des Moines will be made up in split doubleheader June 4 at Werner Park
April 11, 2025

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers will host a split (day/night) doubleheader with the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A affiliate, Chicago Cubs), playing two 7-inning games on Wednesday, June 4 at Werner Park. The first game will begin at 1:05 p.m. CT, to make up a previously postponed game between the

Saints Roll Past Storm Chasers 13-6 

St. Paul scores in first five innings to take the series lead
April 11, 2025

ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers fell behind early and the St. Paul Saints rode a heavy offensive performance to a 13-4 win over Omaha Thursday night at CHS Field. John Rave started the game with a lead-off single up the middle, advancing to second on a wild

Home Runs Power St. Paul to 3-2 Win Over Omaha

Chasers fall even in series with Saints
April 9, 2025

ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped the second of a six-game series with the St. Paul Saints, a 3-2 loss Wednesday at CHS Field. The first three innings consisted of a pitchers’ duel between Omaha’s Thomas Hatch and St. Paul’s Andrew Morris, with a 0-0 tied into

Storm Chasers Shut Out Saints 3-0 in Series Opener

Cameron throws six scoreless, combines with Clarke and Cruz for first shutout win of 2025
April 8, 2025

ST. PAUL, MINN. – Behind a strong start from lefty Noah Cameron, the Omaha Storm Chasers shut out the St. Paul Saints 3-0 in Tuesday’s series opener at CHS Field. Omaha’s pitchers held the Saints to just two hits – back-to-back singles off Cameron in the third inning. From those

Drew Waters and Tyson Guerrero Named International League Player, Pitcher of the Week

Omaha Sweeps Weekly Awards in First Full Week of 2025 Regular Season
April 7, 2025

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 Drew Waters was named the International League Player of the Week for his performance the week of March 31 to April

Storm Chasers fall to Louisville in Extra Innings, Split Series

Bats score four in 10 to force series split with Omaha
April 6, 2025

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