The Omaha Storm Chasers will retire No. 27 in honor of former Omaha manager and player Brian Poldberg, the organization announced Thursday. A ceremony to formally retire Poldberg’s number is scheduled for Saturday, April 30. “It’s a great honor to have your number retired,” Poldberg said. “I’ve
Storm Chasers manager Brian Poldberg announced his retirement from managing on Thursday. Poldberg, 64, has managed the Omaha Storm Chasers since 2014, winning 475 games over seven seasons (2014-pres.). Poldberg ranks second in Omaha franchise history in both wins (475) and seasons (7), trailing only Mike Jirschele
July 1st, 2021
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Thirty-two of MLB Pipeline s Top 100 Prospects will take the diamond in the year s best prospect showcase. Following a one-year hiatus, the SiriusXM Futures Game returns on July 11 at Coors Field in Denver.
The game features six of the eight best prospects in baseball in Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (No. 2), Tigers corner infielder Spencer Torkelson (No. 3), Mariners outfielders Jarred Kelenic (No. 4) and Julio Rodríguez (No. 5), Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (No. 7) and Padres shortstop C.J. Abrams (No. 8). Rutschman and Torkelson were the No. 1 overall picks in the last two Drafts.
MLB Network will broadcast the game at 3 p.m. ET, and it also will stream on MLB.com and air on SiriusXM. Scott Braun, Yonder Alonso and Jonathan Mayo will call the action, with Heidi Watney reporting from the dugouts.