STORM CHASERS WIN 1ST HALF AND SECURE PLAYOFF BERTH
PAPILLION, NEB. – With a 9-4 win over the Louisville Bats Tuesday at Werner Park, the Omaha Storm Chasers have clinched a postseason berth and home field advantage in the International League Championship Series, the team’s first trip to the playoffs in 10 years. As the International League’s first half
PAPILLION, NEB. – With a 9-4 win over the Louisville Bats Tuesday at Werner Park, the Omaha Storm Chasers have clinched a postseason berth and home field advantage in the International League Championship Series, the team’s first trip to the playoffs in 10 years. As the International League’s first half winners, the Storm Chasers will host a best-of-three LCS, slated to begin on Tuesday, September 24 at Werner Park. This will be the 18th postseason trip in franchise history, dating back to the club’s inception in 1969 as the Omaha Royals.
Tickets for Games 1 and 2 of the International League Championship Series, September 24 and 25, will go on sale THIS FRIDAY at 10am.
In 2024, Minor League baseball is playing a “split schedule” where both Triple-A leagues are split into two halves, with the first half concluding on June 23, the second half commencing on June 25 and the regular season ending on September 22. Omaha’s 9-4 victory over the Louisville Bats on Tuesday, June 18, was the team’s sixth straight win, to move to a 6.0-game lead over the second-place Syracuse Mets with five games remaining in the first half.
All of the possible three League Championship Series games will be held at Werner Park, with 6:35 p.m. CT start times each night. Should Omaha win the best-of-three International League Championship Series against the league’s second half champion, the Storm Chasers would advance to the Triple-A Triple Championship Game at Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday, September 28. LINK TO 2024 MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFF PROCEDURES.
Currently the best team in Minor League Baseball, with a 47-20 record (.701 winning percentage), the Storm Chasers have led all Minor League teams in wins since May 30, while the Chasers have held sole possession of first place in the 20-team International League for 31 days, since May 19. With a 14-11 record over the first 25 games of the season, Omaha has gone 33-9 over its last 42 games (.786 winning percentage), the best team in professional baseball since May 1, ahead of the New York Yankees (31-12, .721 winning percentage).
Omaha’s +89 run differential leads the International League, while ranking fifth in Minor League Baseball. The Storm Chasers have won 17 one-run games in 2024, more than any other Major or Minor League team, while 26 of the team’s 47 wins have been comeback wins (games where they trailed at any point and came back to win), a whopping 55%.
Omaha’s last trip to the postseason came in 2014, the second of back-to-back Triple-A National Championships. Members of the Pacific Coast League at the time, the 2014 Storm Chasers defeated the Memphis Redbirds three games to one in the PCL American Conference Championship Series, beat the Reno Aces three games to two in the Pacific Coast League Championship Series, then topped the Pawtucket Red Sox 4-2 in the Triple-A National Championship Game.
The Triple-A Omaha franchise has won seven league championships: 1969, 1970, 1978 and 1990 while playing in the American Association, as well as 2011, 2013 and 2014 in the Pacific Coast League. The Omaha Royals won the Triple-A Classic in 1990 and the Omaha Storm Chasers won the Triple-A National Championship in 2013 and 2014.
Single game tickets for LCS Games 1 and 2 will go on sale on Friday, June 21 at 10am with normal Storm Chasers ticket prices. Season ticket holders have until July 14 to contact the Werner Park Box Office to claim their seats for those games. Ticket sales for a potential Game 3 will be announced at a later day.
A Media Day will be held in advance of the International League Championship Series, at a day and time to be announced. Media inquiries, for player, coach or staff interviews can be directed to Storm Chasers Broadcast & Media Relations Manager Nicholas Badders at nicholasb@omahastormchasers.com.
Storm Chasers Baseball Returns to News Talk 1290 KOIL in 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Storm Chasers Announce 2025 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 2025. All game times are subject to change. The home opener, scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, against the Louisville Bats, is
Three Storm Chasers Honored With International League Awards
PAPILLION, NEB. – Minor League Baseball today announced the International League awards and All-Star team, with three Omaha representatives – Mike Jirschele, Evan Sisk and Walter Pennington. Jirschele was named the 2024 International League Manager of the Year, while Sisk and Pennington were chosen as the two relievers on the
Storm Chasers Fall to Sugar Land in Triple-A National Championship 13-6
LAS VEGAS, NEV. – The International League Champion Omaha Storm Chasers saw the 2024 season come to an end Saturday at Las Vegas Ballpark, with a 13-6 loss to the Pacific Coast League Champion Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Sugar Land scored first in the winner-take-all game, as three walks loaded
Chasers Take Game 3 Over Columbus 7-3 to Win International League Title
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers clinched the International Championship Series against the Columbus Clippers with a 7-3 win on Thursday at Werner Park, the team’s first league championship since 2014. The Clippers scored the first two runs of the game as a walk and five hits, four singles
Chasers Keep Season Alive, Take Game 2 in 11 Innings 5-4
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers won Game 2 and forced a decisive Game 3 in the International League Championship Series with a 5-4 walk-off win in 11 innings Wednesday at Werner Park. The Clippers controlled the first half of the game, with solo home runs from Micah Pries
Late-Rally Falls Short in Playoff-Opening 3-2 Loss to Columbus
Columbus promptly took the lead back in the top of the third as a pair of two out singles were followed by a wild pitch from Cameron that plated the second run for the Clippers, a 2-1 lead over Omaha. Coming two outs short of a quality start, Cameron ended
Drew Waters 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 Drew Waters was named the International League Player of the Week for his performance the week of September 17 through September
HOMESTAND PREVIEW: Storm Chasers Host Columbus Clippers in International League Championship Series
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers (89-59, International League First Half Champions) welcome back the Columbus Clippers (80-68, International League Second Half Champions) to Werner Park for a best-of-3 playoff series, September 24-26, game 3, if necessary, with local promotion by Aetna Medicare Solutions after concluding the regular season
Omaha Ends Regular Season With 6-0 Shutout Loss in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, KY. – The Omaha Storm Chasers ended the regular season with a 6-0 shutout loss to the Louisville Bats on Sunday at Louisville Slugger Field. In the bottom of the first inning, the Bats got on the board early for a 2-0 lead as a walk and two hits
Chasers Earn 89th win With 10-7 Victory Over Bats
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Four home runs powered the Omaha Storm Chasers to a 10-7 win in the fifth game of this week’s series against the Louisville Bats, giving Omaha a series lead heading into the regular season finale. In the top of the first inning, Drew Waters continued his dominant
Late-Rally by Omaha Falls Short With 6-4 Loss to Louisville
LOUISVILLE, KY. – A late rally by the Omaha Storm Chasers fell just short in a 6-4 loss against the Louisville Bats Friday at Louisville Slugger Field. After three scoreless frames from both teams to open the game, the Bats started the scoring in the bottom of the fourth inning