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Omaha Storm Chasers/Werner Park isn't listed as one of the parks that will have "robot umps" to call balls and strikes. But man, this is weird.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/331 ... or-leagues
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2022 Daily Specials | Omaha Storm Chasers



We've got an amazing and packed season ahead of us and we are so excited for you all to join us back at Werner Park! Check out our 2022 Daily Specials happening this season! For more info, visit our website using the link below!
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Welcome back to Werner Park



We are officially one week away from the start of the season and two weeks away from the home opener! We can't wait to see you all back at Werner Park for more fun and excitement this 2022 season!
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New thread
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nebugeater wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:46 am New thread
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Greg S wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:13 pm
nebugeater wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:46 am New thread
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Done
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No surprise but it's now official. Bobby Witt Jr has made the opening day roster for KC:

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Opening day for Omaha Stormchasers



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Not good weather it looks like for the home opener. Crazy some of the luck they've had over the years with weather.

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Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship awarded at Omaha Storm Chasers game



The Omaha Storm Chasers’ game against the Louisville Bats took place on the anniversary of Jackie Robinson's Major League Baseball debut and two scholarship winners were honored at the game.
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Matheny announces that Greinke will be Royals' Opening Day starter



Mike Matheny announces that Zack Greinke will start on Opening Day for the Royals: "This decision was made the day we met, before he even signed here."
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It's go time for Royals' Bobby Witt Jr.



Baseball's top prospect, Bobby Witt Jr., will start Royals Opening Day at third base.
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Pasquantino powers Storm Chasers to Sunday win and first series win of 2022!



The Omaha Storm Chasers secured their first series win and opener this past week against the Louisville Bats! The Chasers are on the road this next week against the Memphis Redbirds and will be back at Werner Park on Tuesday, April 26th!
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What Would MJ's Super Power Be? | Chasers Chat: Episode 1



Welcome back to the Chasers Chat! For our first chat of the season, we catch up with catcher, MJ Melendez! Hear about his off season, his favorite part about playing at Werner Park, and what he would be doing if he wasn't playing baseball. All this and more, on the Chasers Chat!
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Singer makes his Werner Park debut and the Bash Brothers go back-to-back with solo blasts!



The Omaha Storm Chasers faced off against the Toledo Mudhens at Werner Park with some big swings over the weekend! The Chasers will begin their series against the Columbus Clippers at Werner Park starting Tuesday, May 3rd with first pitch at 11:05 am.
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Good Luck in the Big Leagues MJ Melendez



Congratulations to MJ on getting called up to the Majors! Good luck in your debut!
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MJ got a hit and a walk in his first game. Witt Jr hit his first MLB HR last night.

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Jimmy Govern wins it on a walk-off grand slam and the Chasers win big on Star Wars Night!



The Chasers win the series against the Columbus Clippers with big plays from Jimmy Govern, Angelo Castellano and more! Plus we celebrated Star Wars Night at Werner Park. The Storm Chasers face off against the Iowa Cubs on the road with first pitch on Tuesday, May 10th at 6:38
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Does Clay Dungan Have a Nickname? | Chasers Chat: Episode 2




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You've entered the Chasers Chat! This week we sat down with Clay Dungan to talk about his Triple-A debut, what positions he would like to play and if he could have dinner with anyone, who would it be. All this and more, on the Chasers Chat!
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Star Wars Night at Werner Park



We had a blast at Star Wars Night 2022! Check out all the fun here and don't forget to get your tickets for our next big theme night, Runza Night!
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Papillion UnScripted - Martie Cordaro



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In our second episode of Papillion UnScripted we chat with the president for the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, and Union Omaha. We talked development around Werner Park, team success and the future of soccer in the Metro.
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Gabriel Cancel wins it for Chasers with a walk-off single and series win!




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The Chasers won their home series against the Saint Paul Saints! They are on the road this week facing off against the Louisville Bats and will be back at Werner Park on May 31st for back to back homestands!
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Welcome back to the Chasers Chat! We chatted with Vinnie Pasquantino. Learn about his earliest baseball memory, who would play him in a movie about his life, and where did his gorilla chain originate from! All this and more, on the Chasers Chat!
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Good Luck Brewer Hicklen on your MLB Debut!



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Congratulations to Brewer on his MLB Debut! Make us proud
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Vinnie Pasquantino named International League Player of the Month



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Just days after winning player of the week honors, MiLB announced today that 1B Vinnie Pasquantino has won the International League Player of the Month honors for the month of May! Congratulations Vinnie!
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The Omaha Runzas win big and Nate Eaton hits a walk-off homer in his first appearance at Werner Park




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The Chasers won big against the Indianapolis Indians with game 6 being postponed to a later date. Be sure to stay up-to-date with the Omaha Storm Chasers by visiting our website or following us on all our social media!
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Royals announced Edward Olivares will start his rehab tonight in Omaha. He was their best hitter and hitting lead off in KC when he got hurt.

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Edward Olivares is scheduled to appear in Omaha on a rehab assignment

The Big O, is coming back to the O!



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Zack Greinke will pitch for Omaha Sunday night on a rehab assignment.


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Zack Greinke makes his first appearance in Omaha in 18 years as the Storm Chasers face the Ironpigs



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The Omaha Storm Chasers faced off against the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs for the first time! Lots of big hits and an appearance from Zack Greinke made for an exciting week!
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What Will Daniel Mengden be Doing in 10 Years? | Chasers Chat: Episode 4



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You've received an update from the Chasers Chat! For our first pitcher episode, we sat down with Daniel Mengden to learn about his favorite pitch, what pregame looks like, and of course all the info on the infamous mustache! And just in time for his call-up to Kansas City! All this and more, on the Chasers Chat!
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The Royals traded Carlos Santana to Seattle for a couple pitchers (one of which has been assigned to Omaha). This has cleared the way to for them to promote Vinnie Pasquantino to KC.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/06/ ... iners.html


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Pasquantino shares feeling of getting call up to join Royals



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Vinnie Pasquantino on finding out he got the call up to join the Royals: "I lost all feeling in my body, which was an interesting experience to say the least. ... I'm here now, and I couldn't be more thrilled."
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Storm Chasers first baseman Nick Pratto has been named to the Futures Game in Los Angeles for MLB's All Star Weekend:

https://www.royalsreview.com/2022/7/7/2 ... tures-game


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The Storm Chasers break a franchise record with NINE homeruns on the Fourth of July!



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Talk about an epic Fourth of July! The Storm Chasers broke franchise record by hitting nine homeruns in a single game! We also had our largest attendance of the night! What a great night and a great way to celebrate Independence Day!
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The Royals head to Toronto now. Players with KC that aren't vaccinated can't go per Canadian rules. Could be several Storm Chasers temporarily joining KC.

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Omaha Storm Chasers filling Royals roster after vaccine status upheaval