Eighteen Omaha Alums Participate in 2021 Major League Baseball Postseason

October 8, 2021 - PAPILLION, Neb. - There are 18 Omaha alums across the eight teams competing in the 2021 Major League Baseball postseason, including eight players and 10 coaches, with at least one alum on seven of the eight teams. The 2021 Atlanta Braves lead the way with six Omaha alums on their team, including four players and two coaches. Right-hander Jesse Chavez made a team-high 45 appearances for Omaha in 2011, outfielder Terrance Gore suited up for the Storm Chasers in 2014, 2017 and 2018, left-hander ... Full Story


October 7, 2021 - Davenport, Iowa - Infielder Michael Massey, infielder Vinnie Pasquantino, catcher/infielder Logan Porter, left-handed pitcher Anthony Veneziano, and manager Chris Widger combined to earn High-A Central All-Star honors and league awards, Minor League Baseball announced Thursday. "This team will go down as one of the very best in Quad Cities sports," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "From the very first day, there was a great sense of camaraderie among the players and a sense that this tea... Full Story

October 6, 2021 - SPRINGDALE, Ark - Minor League Baseball announced the league awards and All-Star teams for the three leagues that make up the Double-A classification and the trio of catcher MJ Melendez, first baseman Nick Pratto and infielder Bobby Witt Jr. combined to earn five Double-A Central All-Star honors and league awards. Melendez was recognized not only as the Double-A Central All-Star catcher but was also named the league's Most Valuable Player. Pratto earned Double-A Central All-Star honors at fir... Full Story

October 5, 2021 - PAPILLION, Neb. - Right-hander Jackson Kowar, first baseman/outfielder Ryan McBroom, and infielder Bobby Witt Jr. earned Triple-A All-Star honors and league awards, Minor League Baseball announced Tuesday. Kowar was named Triple-A East Pitcher of the Year in addition to earned All-Star honors as the league's top right-handed pitcher. McBroom earned Triple-A East All-Star honors at designated hitter while Witt Jr. was named the Top MLB Prospect in Triple-A East. Omaha tied for the Triple-A Eas... Full Story

• Kowar, McBroom, Witt Jr. Earn 2021 Triple-A East Honors - Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA East) October 5
• MJ Melendez Earns 2021 Joe Bauman Award - Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA East) October 4
• MJ Melendez Claims Joe Bauman Award - Northwest Arkansas Naturals (AA Central) October 4
• Kansas City Royals Catching Prospect MJ Melendez Wins 2021 Joe Bauman Award - Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA East) October 4
• Bobby Witt Jr. Named Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year - Northwest Arkansas Naturals (AA Central) October 4
• Bobby Witt Jr. Earns Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year Honors - Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA East) October 4
• Storm Chasers Complete Season with Comeback Win for Series Sweep of I-Cubs - Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA East) October 3
• Storm Chasers Win Third Straight Game Behind Pair of Three-Run Homers - Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA East) October 2
• Storm Chasers Tie Modern Franchise Record with Seven Home Runs in Blowout Win over I-Cubs - Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA East) October 2
• Witt Jr. Joins 30-30-30 Club; Game Suspended in Third Inning - Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA East) September 30
• Fox and Melendez Lead Chasers to Series-Opening Win over I-Cubs - Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA East) September 29
• Mason's Monster Mash Coming to Segra Park October 28 - Columbia Fireflies (Low-A East) September 28
• Bandits Shut out Kernels to Claim First Ever High-A Central Championship - Quad Cities River Bandits (High-A Central) September 27
• Melendez Smacks Homers No. 40 and 41 in Sunday Loss to Indianapolis - Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA East) September 26
• Porter's Walk-Off Blast Sends High-A Central Championship to Game Five - Quad Cities River Bandits (High-A Central) September 26
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• Omaha Storm Chasers of the AAA Triple-A East League
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• Columbia Fireflies of the Low A Low-A East League
• Royals of the Rookie Arizona League

October 3	AAA East	Omaha 6 at Iowa 3	Final
October 2	AAA East	Omaha 10 at Iowa 6	Final
October 1	AAA East	Omaha 22 at Iowa 4	Final
September 30	AAA East	Omaha at Iowa	Cancelled
September 29	AAA East	Omaha 10 at Iowa 5	Final
September 26	AAA East	Indianapolis 17 at Omaha 12	Final
September 26	High-A Central	Cedar Rapids 0 at Quad Cities 5 (Champ. Gm. 5)	Final
September 25	High-A Central	Cedar Rapids 1 at Quad Cities 2 (Champ. Gm. 4)	Final
September 25	AAA East	Indianapolis 3 at Omaha 12	Final
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• Grensing helped athletes maximize potential - High-A Central Quad City Times (October 14)
• Bandits' Veneziano, Widger receive top honors - High-A Central Quad City Times (October 7)
• Omaha Storm Chasers finish season leading MiLB in home runs - AAA East Omaha World-Herald (October 6)
• Bandits' season ends, construction season begins - High-A Central Quad City Times (October 3)
• Omaha Storm Chasers game against Iowa suspended - AAA East Omaha World-Herald (October 1)
• Lucius Fox extends hitting streak to eight games as Omaha Storm Chasers defeat Iowa Cubs - AAA East Omaha World-Herald (September 30)
• Motivated River Bandits earn their championship - High-A Central Quad City Times (September 28)
• Photos: Quad Cities River Bandits win the High-A Central League Championship - High-A Central Quad City Times (September 27)
• Watch now: Quad Cities River Bandits celebrate winning the High-A Central League title - High-A Central Quad City Times (September 27)
• Photos: Quad Cities River Bandits win the High-A Central League Championship - High-A Central Quad City Times (September 27)
• Quad Cities jumps on Cedar Rapids Kernels early, eases to High-A Central League championship - High-A Central Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 27)
• Champion River Bandits finish with a bang - High-A Central Quad City Times (September 27)
• Omaha Storm Chasers' 12 runs aren't enough to win final home game - AAA East Omaha World-Herald (September 27)
• Logan Porter’s walk-off homer in bottom of 9th gives Quad Cities 2-1 win over C.R. Kernels in Game 4 - High-A Central Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 26)
• Naturals maintain chemistry despite roster shuffle to claim league title - AA Central Northwest Arkansas Times (September 26)
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