After a frustrating travel weekend that saw us cancel two ballpark visits, we’re back on the road with visits planned to the Triple-A All-Star Game in Omaha and a Lincoln Saltdogs (independent; American Association) match. (more…)
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On the Road: July Ballpark Digest visits
We’ll be hitting the road over the next few weeks, handing out Ballpark Digest 2014 Awards, visiting some great ballparks and seeing some old friends in the Minor League Baseball world. (more…)
Storm Chasers go bold in 2015
No, we’re not forgetting our MiLB friends today. Worth noting: The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced several fan-friendly upgrades to Werner Park today. (more…)
More on new Storm Chasers video display
We have some more details on the new high-def videoboard to be installed this season at Werner Park, home of the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Charlotte lands 2016 Triple-A All-Star Game
The 29th annual Triple-A All-Star Game, featuring an International League/Pacific Coast League matchup, will be hosted by the Charlotte Knights and BB&T Ballpark on July 13, 2016. (more…)
Personnel news in High Desert, Great Lakes, Lexington
We have personnel news today from the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League), Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League). (more…)
New LED videoboard on tap for Werner Park
This is shaping up to be a big year for the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), and here’s another plus for fans: the team will be installing a new LED videoboard at Werner Park. (more…)
Personnel news in Omaha, Bridgeport, Hickory
We have personnel news from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) and Hickory Crawdads (Low Class A; Sally League). (more…)
Personnel news in Fort Myers, Reading, Spokane, Omaha, Asheville
We have personnel news from the Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League), Reading Fightins (Class AA; Eastern League), Spokane Indians (short season A; Northwest League), Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League). (more…)
Great ballpark crowds greet Independence Day games
Record crowds in Albuquerque and Winston-Salem, a record-setting homestand in Colorado Springs, over 6,000 fans braving the cresting Mississippi River in Davenport, and sellouts in Omaha, Richmond and Birmingham were among the attendance highlights on the Fourth of July. Really, there’s nothing more American than a night at the ballpark, followed by fireworks. (We spent […]
Storm Chasers, CWS both thriving in Omaha
The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the College World Series are both doing fine, bucking the conventional wisdom that competition would hurt the pro team. When the then-Omaha Royals and College World Series shared Rosenblatt Stadium, the pro team went on an extended 16-game road trip to allow the collegians use […]
Storm Chasers set to welcome 13-millionth fan in franchise history
Big milestone for the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) this weekend: the team will welcome the 13-millionth fan in franchise history. In the 45-plus years of Triple-A baseball in Omaha, there has been a total of 12,996,582 fans at Rosenblatt Stadium and Werner Park to see the Omaha Royals, Golden Spikes and […]
Werner Park naming-rights deal extended through 2020
It will be Werner Park for another five years, as the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Werner Enterprises extend their naming-rights deal through the 2020 season. The early extension comes in year four of the original five-year agreement in 2010. “As naming rights sponsor of Werner Park, we have enjoyed collaborating […]