The countdown to Opening Day is on, and with spring training just around the corner, fans are already eyeing their calendars and planning trips to the ballpark. One of the best ways teams keep fans coming through the gates-besides the action on the field-is with creative promotions. And in the world of minor league baseball, few do it better than the Omaha Storm Chasers.
The Kansas City Royals’ Triple-A affiliate just rolled out their 2026 promotional schedule, and it’s packed with the kind of fan-friendly fun that makes a night at Werner Park more than just a ballgame. We’re talking 29 theme nights, specialty jersey games, daily promotions, fireworks shows, and eight giveaway nights. But two dates in particular stand out for Royals fans keeping tabs on the next wave of talent in Kansas City.
This season, the Storm Chasers will honor two of the Royals’ rising names-Jac Caglianone and Noah Cameron-with their own bobblehead nights, celebrating their standout moments in Omaha before they made the leap to the big leagues.
Jac Caglianone Bobblehead Night - July 18 vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Let’s start with Caglianone. Yes, his rookie campaign in the majors left something to be desired-he battled through injuries and never quite found his rhythm at the plate, finishing with a .157 average, seven home runs, and a 46 wRC+. But before that, Caglianone gave fans in Omaha a glimpse of the potential that made him one of the most hyped prospects in baseball heading into 2025.
After dominating Double-A pitching in Northwest Arkansas, Caglianone earned a call-up to Omaha on May 20. And for 12 games, he was electric.
He hit .319 with a 1.094 OPS, launched six home runs, drove in 13 runs, and posted a 165 wRC+. That short burst was enough to punch his ticket to Kansas City on June 3.
Later that summer, after a stint on the injured list, Caglianone returned to Omaha on a rehab assignment-and he didn’t miss a beat. Over a 16-game stretch, he raked to the tune of a .385/.467/.692 slash line, adding five homers and 16 RBI with a jaw-dropping 201 wRC+.
All told, Caglianone played 28 games for the Storm Chasers in 2025 and put up video game numbers: .357/.426/.705 with 11 home runs, 29 RBI, and a 186 wRC+. That kind of production is exactly why Royals fans are still holding out hope that 2026 will be the year he puts it all together in the majors.
Noah Cameron Bobblehead Night - August 22 vs. Rochester Red Wings
Then there’s Noah Cameron, who’s already made a name for himself as one of the more polished arms in the Royals’ system. His rise through the minors was steady and impressive, and Omaha played a key role in his development.
Cameron first joined the Storm Chasers in 2024, and in nine starts, he was lights out-posting a 2.32 ERA, a 1.01 WHIP, and holding opponents to a .218 batting average. He struck out more than 10 batters per nine innings while keeping his walks in check at just 1.82 per nine. That kind of command and poise quickly turned heads.
By 2025, Cameron was knocking on the door of the Royals’ rotation. He made a few more starts in Omaha-seven, to be exact-and while the numbers ticked up slightly (3.31 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, .203 BAA), he continued to show the kind of consistency that earns trust from big-league managers. After a brief debut in April, he was back in Kansas City for good by mid-May and quickly became a Rookie of the Year contender.
Both players were more than just prospects passing through-they were must-see attractions at Werner Park. Whether it was Caglianone launching moonshots or Cameron carving up lineups with pinpoint command, they gave Omaha fans a front-row seat to the future of the Royals.
And while they’re expected to spend most-if not all-of 2026 in Kansas City, their bobblehead nights this summer will be a chance for Storm Chasers fans to celebrate the roles they played in each player’s journey. For two nights in July and August, the stars of yesterday’s minor league box scores will be back in the spotlight, this time as fan favorites immortalized in bobblehead form.
Mark your calendars-because if you’re a Royals fan, these nights in Omaha will be worth the trip.