2021 Omaha Storm Chasers / KC Royals

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:50 pm

Royals upgrading CrownVision and adding left field display:

https://www.royalsreview.com/2020/12/10 ... eo-display

Post by **Brad** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:10 pm

Greg S wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:50 pm Royals upgrading CrownVision and adding left field display:

https://www.royalsreview.com/2020/12/10 ... eo-display

Posted that last week in the Kauffman Stadium Renovations thread.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:16 pm

Brad wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:10 pm
Greg S wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:50 pm Royals upgrading CrownVision and adding left field display:

https://www.royalsreview.com/2020/12/10 ... eo-display
Posted that last week in the Kauffman Stadium Renovations thread.

Sorry I missed that. So impressed with KC’s new owner. Takes over team with billion dollar purchase. Immediately loses any chance of ticket revenue. Then pays all of his minor league players their full season salary, no layoffs in KC personnel. They have been active in free agency, including signing Greg Holland today. Plus putting money into the stadium

Would have been easy to dial back spending this year, and put off stadium upgrades for a year or two.

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:41 am

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omaha79 · Post by **omaha79** » Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:58 am

It will be nice to see some new teams come through Werner Park. I asked if there would be inter divisional play and I was told that the schedule will likely come out in the next week or so, but that the first year is likely to be just the divisional teams, subsequent years would be determined at a later time. Although, not sure how that works as the division has 7 teams and it would require someone to be off every weekend in the absence of inter divisional play. It would be nice to see the Yankees and Red Sox affiliates come through. Teams that we've really never seen here.

I will say that it's cool to see some of the American Association teams back. I remember Louisville and Indianapolis coming through all the time. But, I also remember play outside of the league in the late 80's. My first ever game at Rosenblatt, and I still have the ticket stub, was a game against the Toledo Mud Hens. I believe it was 1989.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:48 pm

The first game of the season is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6 at Toledo and the first game at Werner Park is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13 against St. Paul.

The Storm Chasers are scheduled to play at Werner Park on the following dates across nine homestands:

· April: 13-18, 27-30

· May: 1-2, 4-9, 25-30

· June: 1-6, 15-20

· July: 6-11, 20-25

· August: 10-15, 17-22

· September: 1-5, 14-19

The schedule includes 24 weekend home games, including Mother’s Day weekend vs. Iowa (May 8-9), Memorial Day weekend vs. Indianapolis (May 29-30), Father’s Day weekend (June 19-20) vs. Louisville, and Labor Day weekend (Sept. 4-5) vs. Toledo.

Here is a full schedule breakdown:

· 42 games vs. Iowa (24 home, 18 away)

· 36 games vs. St. Paul (18 home, 18 away)

· 24 games vs. Toledo (12 home, 12 away)

· 18 games vs. Columbus (6 home, 12 away)

· 12 games vs. Louisville (6 home, 6 away)

· 10 games vs. Indianapolis (6 home, 4 away)

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:36 pm

Omaha is scheduled to welcome Iowa (CHC) to Werner Park for four, six-game series: April 27-May 2, June 1-6, Aug. 10-15, and Sept. 14-19. Additionally, Omaha will host St. Paul (MIN) for three, six-game series: April 13-18, May 4-9, and July 20-25.

The Chasers will welcome Toledo (DET) to Werner Park for two, six-game series: July 6-11, Aug. 31-Sept. 5. Each of the Chasers’ other three divisional opponents will visit Omaha for one, six-game series. Louisville (CIN) will visit from June 15-20, Indianapolis (PIT) will visit from May 25-30, and Columbus will visit from Aug. 17-22.

Of the Chasers’ six divisional opponents, three are affiliated with AL Central teams—Columbus (CLE), St. Paul (MIN), and Toledo (DET)—and three are affiliated with NL Central teams—Indianapolis (PIT), Iowa (CHC), and Louisville (CIN).

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:57 pm

Has anybody seen a good chart that lists all the teams of all levels and their new affiliations?

Greg

jag42 · Post by **jag42** » Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:33 pm

Greg S wrote: Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:57 pm Has anybody seen a good chart that lists all the teams of all levels and their new affiliations?

Greg

Not sure if this helps, but here is broken down by each MLB team and their 4 affiliates

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/304 ... shakes-out

WBR_Tom · Post by **WBR_Tom** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 8:46 am

Greg S wrote: Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:57 pm Has anybody seen a good chart that lists all the teams of all levels and their new affiliations?

Greg

Saw this on MLB's social media yesterday.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:24 am

Thanks to both of you!

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:57 pm

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Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:20 pm

KC Royals News: Hunter Dozier isn’t going anywhere

Perish any thoughts that Bobby Witt Jr., or anyone else for that matter, will squeeze Hunter Dozier out of Kansas City. The KC Royals and Dozier are reportedly in agreement on a multi-year deal that will keep Dozier in the Royal fold for the foreseeable future.

The Royals have wrapped up Hunter Dozier for the next few years. It’s another solid sign that the team means business.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:06 pm

Storm Chasers' season opener pushed back to May 4

https://omaha.com/sports/baseball/storm ... _OWHsports

OWH wrote:The delay, according to MLB, will increase the likelihood that minor league players may be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine before heading to their assignments this spring. As a result, major league teams will use an alternate training site for Triple-A players at the beginning of the big league season, which will allow for a quicker and safer process of replacing players on MLB rosters.

Due to the delay, the Storm Chasers are now scheduled for 60 games at Werner and 120 overall.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:15 am

I am happy KC signed Dozier. Will be interesting to see if they get Salvy signed to a new deal. I hope so.

A little bummed the Chasers don't start until May now, but the weather will definitely be better. I really miss going to Werner Park.

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Mar 08, 2021 2:56 pm

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Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:18 pm

Trying not to get my hopes up. I do think KC could get to .500 this year.

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Mar 08, 2021 10:29 pm

Royal's Bobby Witt Jr.

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Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:01 pm

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Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 11:51 pm

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Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:50 am

It's going to be interesting to see where the Royals place Bobby Witt Jr. It would not shock me to see him in NW Arkansas, Omaha or KC. Over the winter I would have predicted NW Arkansas at least to start the year. But wow is he producing. I don't put a ton of stock in spring training numbers but his are hard to ignore right now. Nice homer last night on MLB Network game against the Dodgers.

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:12 am

Salvy signs a 4 year extension.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:13 am

Coyote wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:12 am Salvy signs a 4 year extension.

Biggest contract in Royals history. So cool to have Salvy staing. He looks to be a Royal 4 Life.

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:18 am

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Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Mar 29, 2021 9:13 am

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Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:10 am

Nicky Lopez got sent down to Omaha. Merrifield will be KC's 2nd baseman to start the season. Lopez needs to improve his bat because his defense is awesome.

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 1:22 pm

Mondesi is on tha DL, Lopez called...

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:31 pm

Coyote wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 1:22 pm Mondesi is on tha DL, Lopez called...

The Royals have been supposedly negotiating a long term deal with Mondesi. Hoping the $'s aren't too high as he has had consistent injury issues.

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:15 pm

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Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:37 pm

Opening day!

Texas 10
Kansas City 14

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Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:36 pm

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jag42 · Post by **jag42** » Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:53 am

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Looks like a football score haha

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:05 pm

Texas 4
KC 11

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:10 am

The Omaha Storm Chasers has added 10 more games at the end of this season.

9/22 Thru 9/26 VS Indians at Werner Park.
9/29 Thru 10/3 VS Cubs in Des Moines.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:40 am

Brad wrote: Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:10 am The Omaha Storm Chasers has added 10 more games at the end of this season.

9/22 Thru 9/26 VS Indians at Werner Park.
9/29 Thru 10/3 VS Cubs in Des Moines.

Is that because the season started late and they are just bringing the total games to the number that they usually have?

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 11:55 am

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:40 am
Brad wrote: Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:10 am The Omaha Storm Chasers has added 10 more games at the end of this season.

9/22 Thru 9/26 VS Indians at Werner Park.
9/29 Thru 10/3 VS Cubs in Des Moines.
Is that because the season started late and they are just bringing the total games to the number that they usually have?

I'm not sure. Just saw their post earlier today. That would make sense.

jag42 · Post by **jag42** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:15 pm

Brad wrote: Thu Jul 15, 2021 11:55 am
skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:40 am
Brad wrote: Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:10 am The Omaha Storm Chasers has added 10 more games at the end of this season.

9/22 Thru 9/26 VS Indians at Werner Park.
9/29 Thru 10/3 VS Cubs in Des Moines.
Is that because the season started late and they are just bringing the total games to the number that they usually have?
I'm not sure. Just saw their post earlier today. That would make sense.

I don't think Triple-A is having playoffs, so why not add a couple series at the end.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:30 pm

Bobby Witt Jr promoted to Omaha today:

https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/kansas- ... le-a-omaha

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 9:12 am

Catcher MJ Melendez who is leading all levels of the minor leagues just got promoted to Omaha. With Mondesi here on rehab and Witt Jr and Pratto (both played in the futures game and are in MLB's top 100 prospects, with Witt at #2 overall on one list and #5 on another), the Chasers have some crazy good talent right now. Didn't even mention they also a top 100 pitcher too, Jackson Kowar.

Not sure how much longer Witt will be here. He's tearing up AAA. Won player of the week award:

https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/witt-jr ... f-the-week

Greg

jag42 · Post by **jag42** » Thu Aug 19, 2021 12:59 pm

Omaha Storm Chasers announce 2022 sked:

https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/storm-c ... 2-schedule

Still mainly 6 game sets with Mondays off except for July 4. A few more teams from the east on the schedule too.