Home of Storm Chasers Getting Upgrades to Make Room for Pro Soccer

Werner Park, home of the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) is undergoing a $2.4 million renovation to make room for Nebraska’s first professional soccer team — the Union Omaha (United Soccer League).  Read more here.

Storm Chasers Announce Front Office Promotions, Additions

PRESS RELEASE – The Omaha Storm Chasers are excited to announce a number of front office promotions and additions as the organization builds up to the 2019 season at Werner Park, which will include the Royals Exhibition Game presented by Cobalt Credit Union on March 25.

5 ‘Flashback Jerseys’ to be Worn During Omaha Franchise’s 50th Season

PRESS RELEASE – The Omaha Storm Chasers will celebrate their 50th Season in franchise history presented by First National Bank by turning back the clock and wearing five Flashback Jerseys throughout the upcoming 2018 campaign. These five Flashback Jerseys will commemorate each of the organization’s five decades dating back to 1969. The Omaha Royals, Golden Spikes and Storm Chasers will all be represented over the course of the year.

Chasers Announce Exciting Additions to Werner Park

With Opening Day at Werner Park just one week away, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) have announced the latest additions and enhancements to the ballpark for their upcoming 5th Anniversary Season.  Read more and view photos here.

Storm Chasers Unveil Unis for 2016 Season

PRESS RELEASE – The Omaha Storm Chasers revealed new uniforms for the upcoming 2016 season on Monday evening. The uniforms, several of which incorporate the powder blue styling of Kansas City Royals color scheme, were revealed to the public for the first time at the team’s “5th Fest” event at the Ralston Arena. Replica Jerseys, T-Shirts, and hats are on-sale now at omahastormchasers.com/shop at the Storm Front Team Store at Werner Park.

Chasers Unveil New Party Patio for 2016

PRESS RELEASE – The outfield concourse at Werner Park will receive a Fifth Anniversary facelift. Sun Valley Landscaping, in partnership with the Omaha Storm Chasers, is installing the Sun Valley Party Patio. The new addition will provide a comfortable backyard-themed area for hosting company outings and group picnics during Storm Chasers home games in 2016. A permanent set for

Storm Chasers Announce ‘All-Star Week’ Festivities

PRESS RELEASE – The First National Bank 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 15, is the culmination of several events during “All-Star Week” at Werner Park and in the Omaha Metro July 12-15. Earlier today, the Storm Chasers released the schedule for “All-Star Week” (#ASG15Omaha):

Storm Chasers Release New Video Board Details

PRESS RELEASE – After approval by the Sarpy County Commissioners in January, the Omaha Storm Chasers and Daktronics are proud to announce details for the new video display coming to Werner Park in time for the historic 2015 season which includes the 2015 First National Bank Triple-A All-Star Game.

Sarpy County Approves New State-of-the-Art Video Display for Werner Park

PRESS RELEASE – The Sarpy County Board of Commissioners voted today to approve the purchase and installation of an LED video display for Werner Park at the Sarpy County Board meeting.

PETA Names Omaha’s Werner Park Most Vegetarian Friendly

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has named Werner Park, home of the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League), its favorite vegetarian-friendly Triple-A ballpark in the country.  Read more here.

Storm Chasers to Host 2015 Triple-A Baseball All-Star Game, Release Logo

PRESS RELEASE – The Omaha Storm Chasers have been selected to host the 28th annual Triple-A Baseball All-Star Game to be held during the week of July 12-15, 2015. The Triple-A All-Star game will take place at Werner Park, and will include several days of exciting events and activities. A committee of nine local business and civic leaders, chaired by Dan O’Neill, president of First National Bank, the event’s

Key Acquisitions Bolster Storm Chasers Front Office

PRESS RELEASE – The Job Fair for possible Game Day employees is set for tomorrow in Werner Park’s Home and Road Clubhouses from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., but the Storm Chasers have made several additions to help finalize the Front Office roster with two new full-time staff members and six new interns.

Omaha Commanders ‘What If? Night’ Highlights 2014 Promo Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – The Omaha Storm Chasers were the 2013 Triple-A National Champions, but the memorable year was more than just baseball as Werner Park once again proved to be the place for family fun in the Omaha Metro in the spring and summer. The Storm Chasers will look to repeat as champions on and off the field as the 2014 Promotional Schedule has now been officially released.

Storm Chasers Ask Fans to Name Three New Characters

PRESS RELEASE – The Storm Chasers will have three new faces at Werner Park starting next season, and the team needs your help in naming these new characters! The three additions to the Chasers family will make their debut Opening Day on April 3! The description for each is below, as well as the link to send your name ideas to! The names will be announced in February at the Storm Front Frenzy, we

Storm Chasers Prez & GM Named Baseball America’s MiLB Executive of the Year

PRESS RELEASE – Baseball America has announced that Omaha Storm Chasers President and General Manager Martie Cordaro has been named Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year, the first time Cordaro has received the award in his 15 years in the industry.

Storm Chasers Promote One, Hire Another

PRESS RELEASE – After welcoming 400,000 fans through the gates for a third consecutive year at Werner Park and winning the first Triple-A National Championship as a member of the Pacific Coast League, the Omaha Storm Chasers focus has shifted to having a Championship Offseason. The team officially kicked that into gear with the promotion of Andrea Stava from Director of

Storm Chasers Postpone 2nd Annual “What If … Night”

The force was not with the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League) Saturday night, as the game and the team’s 2nd annual “What If…Night” combine with “Star Wars Night” had to be postponed because of bad weather.  When the Chasers revisit the double-themed night on August 10, the players will be donning the Omaha Force gear.  The Force was one of the finalists in the name-the-team contest in 2010.

Omaha Storm Chasers Facebook Photos

Storm Chasers Unveil Bob Gibson Statue

Hall of Famer and former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson was honored last week in his hometown of Omaha, with a statue in front of Werner Park, home of the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League).  Read more and watch videos here.

Bob Gibson Statue, Omaha Storm Chaser Facebook Photo

Chasers, Nebraska Brewing to Create New Beer, Fans to Name It

PRESS RELEASE – The 2013 O’pen House on Saturday, March 16 from 10am to 2pm at Werner Park will be a lot of things. It will be free to the public, feature a revamped Storm Front Team Store, the ability for fans to “Select Their Seat” and the opportunity to name and taste the new Storm Chasers beer. However before this event takes place, the team needs your help.

Storm Chasers Release 2013 Promo Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – Minor League Baseball is all about affordable family fun. With that in mind, the Omaha Storm Chasers are proud to announce their 2013 Promotional Schedule packed with improved daily promotions, never-before-seen giveaways and death-defying performers that make sure fans of all ages will be able to truly “Chase the FUN” all season long.

Storm Chasers Announce Slew of Front Office Changes

PRESS RELEASE – Fans who have come to Werner Park have seen a tremendous amount of success on the field. However, what goes unnoticed is all of the hard work behind the scenes in putting together what takes place on a daily basis at the two-year old facility.

Chasers to be OmaHogs for ‘What If?’ Night Saturday

PRESS RELEASE – The Omaha Storm Chasers will play What If? on August 18th and become the OmaHogs for one night only when they take on the Nashville Sounds at 7:05 p.m. Fans will be able to bid on the jerseys worn by the players during the game while a select number of jerseys will be available via e-Bay and those auctions will end at 11 a.m. on August 19th.

Collateral Development Slow Around Sarpy County Ballpark

Werner Park, the second-year home of the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers in Sarpy County, is still surrounded by farm fields, but local officials and developer Roger Langpaul, who donated his family’s land for the project, appear confident that Pennant Place and other commercial development anticipated to help pay for the Stadium will come.  Read more and view aerial photo here.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Werner Park (Omaha, NE)

Graham Knight from BaseballPilgrimages.com visits Werner Park, home of the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League).  As usual, Graham provides a great comprehensive review with a ton of information.  Read more and view photos here.

Royals, Storm Chasers Extend PDC

PRESS RELEASE – The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has extended its Player Development Contract (PDC) with Omaha through the 2016 season.

Omaha Storm Chasers Sold

Bill Shea, Warren Buffett and Walter Scott have sold the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League) to a group that includes Gary Green, a New York City businessman, and Alan Stein, who retired as the president of the Chasers back in October 2011.  Read more here.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Exhibit to be Showcased at Werner Park

PRESS RELEASE – The Omaha Storm Chasers and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum proudly announce that Werner Park will house the NLBM’s Times, Teams & Talent traveling exhibit on the main concourse for eight games from May 17 through May 24.

Omaha’s New Ballparks: Success in 2011, All Eyes on 2012

The two new baseball stadiums in the Omaha (NE) metro had successful inaugural seasons in 2011.  Now the operators of TD Ameritrade Park, home of the College World Series in downtown Omaha, and Werner Park, home of the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League) in nearby Sarpy County, must focus on maintaining that momentum going into 2012.  Read more here.

Storm Chasers Unveil New Alternative Logo

The Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League) have unveiled a new “Weather Vane” alternative logo that will appear on select merchandise in time for the team’s Holiday Sale set for Dec. 10 at Werner Park.

Alan Stein: A Lexington Living Legend

John Clay from the Herald-Leader takes a look at Alan Stein, the visonary in Lexington (KY) who led the effort to build Whitaker Bank Ballpark, formerly Applebee’s Park, home of the Single-A Lexington Legends (South Atlantic League).  Stein recently retired as president of the Legends and Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League).  Read more here.

Stein Retires from Storm Chasers

Alan Stein, who has served as president of the Triple-A Omaha Royals/Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League) since 2006, has announced his retirement.  General Manager Martie Cordaro will assume the role of president and GM.  Read more here.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Werner Park (Papillion, NE)

Digital Ballparks visits Werner Park, the new home for the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League).  Read more and view photos here.

New CWS Ballpark Quiet Now, Pro Ball on Deck for 2012

TD Ameritrade Park, the new home for the College World Series, isn’t quite keeping pace in the ‘filling dates” department with Werner Park, the new home for the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chaser down the road

Storm Chasers ‘Welcome (Cornhuskers) to the Big Ten Night’ Tonight

PRESS RELEASE – With both the tongue-in-cheek spirit of Minor League Baseball promotions and the solemnity of the University of Nebraska joining the nation’s most storied athletic conference in mind, the Omaha Storm Chasers are proud to present “Welcome to the Big Ten Night” at Werner Park this Friday, July 1st.

Weather Tempers Attendance at New Werner Park

While the per game average attendance (to date) for the Omaha Storm Chasers (formerly Omaha Royals) has improved from 3,258 last year at Rosenblatt Stadium to 4,179 this year at the new Werner Park, the crummy weather has certainly put a damper on the level of attendance we would expect for a Triple-A club in a new stadium.  We’ll see how things pan out when the weather warms up.  Read more here.

Zoom Into Storm Chasers’ Home Opener

Interested in getting up close and personal with the inaugural Opening Day at Werner Park, home of the Omaha Storm Chasers?  Try this zoom-in technology.  It’s pretty cool, but nowhere near as zoomy as this scene from the 2010 Presidential Inauguration.  Behave yourself at the ballpark, folks — Big Brother could be watching!

Unique Double-Header Ballpark Openings

The Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers opened the new Werner Park  to a sell-out crowd of 6,533 on Saturday, and the new TD Ameritrade Park, home of the College World Series, will open on Tuesday for a college game between Nebraska and Creigton in front of an expected sell-out crowd of 24,000.  But will spending nearly $181 million on dual ballparks to

Storm Chasers Roll Out ‘TP Tax Rebate Night’

PRESS RELEASE – Thanks to a recent suggestion by Omaha’s favorite levy-friendly leader, the Omaha Storm Chasers are taking the plunge on a Thursday, April 21 promotion to benefit the March of Dimes. All fans who attend that night’s game will receive a dime, matching the amount of the national toilet paper tax idea floated this week by Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle.

Storm Chasers Unveil 2011 Promotional Calendar

PRESS RELEASE – The Omaha Storm Chasers are pleased to present a jam-packed promotional schedule for the 2011 season, including fireworks nights, theme nights, giveaways, daily specials and more, the team announced Tuesday. Individual-game tickets will go on sale to the public on Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m. at Werner Park, online at omahastormchasers.com or by phone at (402) 738-5100.

Ballpark ‘Sneak Peek’ Begins Now!

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As previously announced, the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers are holding a “Sneak Peek” open house for fans today at the new Werner Park from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  We love the new tornado-size clock, which we assume has been fully installed by now.  View construction photos here from Feb. 16.