Omaha Storm Chasers

Most groundskeepers at Minor League stadiums only need to worry about maintaining the field for one sport: baseball. Under normal circumstances, Derek York, the head groundskeeper at Werner Park, needs to make sure the field is prepared for two: Storm Chasers baseball and—new this year—Union Omaha soccer. Jake Eisenberg and Tony Boone chat with Derek about the process of converting the baseball di...

The one and only Martie Cordaro joins The StormCast!  The President of the Omaha Storm Chasers and Union Omaha shares what it's been like navigating an uncertain 2020 and a now-cancelled MiLB season, creating fun and safe non-baseball events at Werner Park for the community, how Union Omaha was built, memories from the first season of Chasers baseball in 2011 and the 2015 Triple-A All-Star Ga...

It's been a little over two weeks since the official cancellation of the 2020 Minor League Baseball season, and with it, the Storm Chasers season. On the fifth episode of The StormCast, Jake Eisenberg and Tony Boone welcome J.J. Cooper (2:30), the Executive Editor of Baseball America. He's been with Baseball America since 2002 covering every level of baseball, including unparalleled cove...

On the fourth episode of The StormCast, Jake Eisenberg and Tony Boone welcome Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Daniel Tillo, a Sioux City, IA, native and standout pitcher at Iowa Western CC in nearby Council Bluffs, IA. Tillo was recently named to the Royals 60-player club pool for Summer Camp, which begins July 1. After a brief exploration (1:04) of some familiar former Omaha Storm Chasers fa...

On the third episode of The StormCast, Jake Eisenberg and Tony Boone welcome 2014 PCL Playoff MVP and current KIA Tigers (KBO) pitcher Aaron Brooks! After quickly recapping last week's MLB Draft (2:18), Jake and Tony talk to Aaron (5:23) about how the opportunity arose to pitch in the KBO, what it's been like for him and his family to adjust to living in Korea, the differences between KB...

On the second episode of The StormCast, Jake Eisenberg and Tony Boone welcome MLB Pipeline Senior Writer Jim Callis to talk about the upcoming MLB Draft.  After discussing the recent news regarding the Kansas City Royals pledging to support their minor leaguers (1:55), Jake and Tony talk to Jim (7:44) about the MLB Draft's future in Omaha, the impact of a five-round draft in 2020 (15:27), his...

On the premiere episode of The StormCast, Jake Eisenberg and Tony Boone welcome former Omaha Storm Chasers infielder Nicky Lopez, who made his Major League debut in May of 2019 with the Kansas City Royals. After introducing themselves (1:40) and sharing what they've been up to, Jake and Tony talk to Nicky (8:05 - 38:44) about what he's been doing to stay busy, the city of Omaha, his expe...

Welcome to The StormCast, a podcast from the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.  Hosted by play-by-play broadcaster Jake Eisenberg, The StormCast covers all things Omaha Storm Chasers baseball and features special guests that include past, present, and future Storm Chasers players and coaches, a variety media members, front office personnel, and more! So hit sub...