Jones Transferred to Wichita, Mercedes Transferred from Fort Myers, Boadas Activated from 7-Day IL

May 12, 2026 - CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Cedar Rapids Kernels announce the following roster moves effective today. RHP Eli Jones has been transferred to AA Wichita. OF Yasser Mercedes has been transferred from single-A Fort Myers to Cedar Rapids and RHP Miguelangel Boadas has been activated from the 7-day IL. Both Mercedes and Boadas are active immediately. Mercedes will wear #17, and Boadas will wear #30. These moves were announced by Minnesota Twins Manager, Minor League Operations Jason Davila. ... Full Story

Blaze Jordan Named Cardinals Minor League Player of the Month

May 12, 2026 - ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The St. Louis Cardinals today announced their selections for Minor League Pitcher and co-Player of the Month for April, with Peoria Chiefs (A+) starting pitcher Yhoiker Farjardo (JOY-ker fah-HARR-doh), Memphis Redbirds (AAA) 3B/1B Blaze Jordan, and Palm Beach Cardinals (A) 1B/3B Jack Gurevitch (GURR-vitch) receiving the honors. Jordan, 23, slashed .276/.323/.517 with six doubles, five home runs, and 13 RBI across 22 games with Triple-A Memphis. He ranked top three among all Cardinals minor league batters ... Full Story

Big-League Experience Joins RiverDogs Roster as Driscoll and Mesa Jr. Begin Rehab Assignments

May 12, 2026 - Charleston, S.C. - The Tampa Bay Rays announced that catcher Logan Driscoll and outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. will begin minor-league rehab assignments with the Charleston RiverDogs beginning on Tuesday night. "We are looking forward to having these guys here," said RiverDogs manager Danny Mendick. "They're great baseball players that will help us and help teach our players." Driscoll was selected 76th overall by the San Diego Padres in the 2019 draft and was acquired by Tampa Bay alongside Manuel Margot in February of 20... Full Story

Thunder Transform to "Fighting Finches" for One Night in 2026

May 12, 2026 - (Trenton, NJ) - Your Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, are excited to announce a new alternate identity ahead of the 2026 season in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey, the Fighting Finches! Set to debut for one-night only, the Fighting Finches identity i s inspired by New Jersey's state bird, the eastern goldfinch. Fighting Finches merchandise is available now at the Thunder Company Store and online at thunder.shopbaseballcollective.com. The eastern goldfinch was adopted a... Full Story

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