The Omaha Storm Chasers have been sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings from Alliance Sports, according to a press release from the team this morning.
The Storm Chasers will remain in Omaha, and the team’s front office staff, led by President Martie Cordaro, will also remain in place and continue to operate the club under DBH. The club will continue playing at Werner Park as the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
“Larry and I are incredibly proud of the Storm Chasers’ impact on the Omaha community over the past 12 years,” Gary Green, co-owner of Alliance Sports, said. “As we shift our focus full time to Union Omaha and look to grow Omaha’s sports landscape, we are confident the Storm Chasers are in great hands with DBH. They have a strong reputation for honoring each club’s unique identity while making a positive impact on the local community.”
“On behalf of the Royals, we’d like to extend our gratitude to Gary and Larry for their dedication to the Storm Chasers staff, players and fans,” said JJ Picollo, Executive VP of Baseball Operations & General Manager for the Kansas City Royals. “We’re excited to have a new partner in DBH, whose extensive experience will be invaluable in allowing the Storm Chasers to thrive in Sarpy County and Omaha for many years to come.”
Diamond Baseball Holdings now owns 36 Minor League Baseball clubs across the United States, with this being their 12th Triple A acquisition.The group has acquired seven minor league baseball teams this year.
The Storm Chasers finished the regular season with a record of 80-68, winning the International League first half title. They will play the Columbus Clippers in the International League Championship Series tonight.
DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS MINOR LEAGUE TEAMS OWNED (MAJOR LEAGUE AFFILIATION IN PARENTHESES)
Triple-A (12): Albuquerque (Rockies), Charlotte (White Sox), Gwinnett (Braves), Iowa (Cubs), Louisville (Reds), Memphis (Cardinals), Norfolk (Orioles), Oklahoma City (Dodgers), Omaha (Royals), Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees), St. Paul (Twins), Worcester (Red Sox)
Double-A (12): Altoona, Arkansas (Mariners), Binghamton (Mets), Birmingham (White Sox), Columbus (formerly Mississippi) (Braves), Harrisburg (Nationals), Midland (Athletics), New Hampshire (Blue Jays), Portland (Red Sox), Springfield (Cardinals), Tulsa (Dodgers), Wichita (Twins)
High-A (7): Hickory (Rangers), Hudson Valley (Yankees), Lansing (Athletics), Rome (Braves), Salem (Red Sox), Vancouver (Blue Jays), Winston-Salem (White Sox)
Low-A (5): Augusta (Braves), Fresno (Rockies), Spartanburg (formerly Down East) (Rangers), Inland Empire (Angels), San Jose (Giants)
ABOUT THE OMAHA STORM CHASERS
The Omaha Storm Chasers are the Triple-A Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play at Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska. Omaha has served as Kansas City’s Triple-A affiliate since 1969, the third-longest active affiliation in Minor League Baseball and the club has sent over 330 players to play for various Major League teams since its inception. For more information, including tickets, promotions, stats, news and more, visit omahastormchasers.com, and follow the team on X @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.
ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS
Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.
ABOUT ALLIANCE SPORTS
Alliance Sports was founded in 2008 by Gary Green and Larry Botel. Since inception, Alliance has acquired and managed three MLB affiliated minor league baseball teams (the Storm Chasers, the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Montgomery Biscuits), a USL League One soccer team (Union Omaha) and Baseball America Magazine.
