In five seasons, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have generated a significant economic impact, according to a recently released study. (more…)
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Planning for the Down Side of Ballpark Development
We’ve seen several high-profile ballpark projects launched with the goal of economic development in hand. The consistent criticism: what if the development goes bad? As we can see in Papillion, a properly structured ballpark financial plan will shield taxpayers and isolate risk even if the development fails to take off. (more…)
New Amenities Added to Werner Park
As it celebrates its fifth anniversary, Werner Park, home of the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), is receiving a full slate of new amenities. (more…)
Attendance news from Omaha, Birmingham
Two impressive attendance milestones to note: the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcomed the two-millionth fan to Werner Park tonight, while the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) surpassed 400,000 fans for the second year in a row. (more…)
A family affair: All-Stars entertain in Omaha
It was a great crowd, great event and great time at Werner Park, as the Omaha Storm Chasers hosted a sellout crowd of 9,023 fans in the First National Bank Triple-A All-Star Game last night. (more…)
On the road: Triple-A ASG, Lincoln
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…)
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…)
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…)
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 […]
Storm Chasers, Werner Park to host 2015 Triple-A ASG
The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Werner Park are hosting the annual Triple-A All-Star Game in 2015. “We have been working to land the 2015 Triple-A Baseball All-Star Game for three years,” said Martie Cordaro, president and general manager of the Omaha Storm Chasers. “We knew we had the organization and […]