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The Cedar Rapids Kernels are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, they are a member of the Midwest League.

Cedar Rapids Kernels Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster

March 30, 2026 - CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Cedar Rapids Kernels announce the Opening Day roster for the 2026 season. The Cedar Rapids roster begins with 29 active players and six on the injured list. Pitchers (16+6): Christian Becerra, Miguelangel Boadas (IL), Adrian Bohoquez (#15), Michael Carpenter (IL), Jason Doktorczyk, Ross Dunn (IL), Brent Francisco, Tanner Hall (IL), Dasan Hill (#6), Garrett Horn (IL), Eli Jones, Paulshawn Pasqualotto, Cole Peschl, Sam Rochard, Ivran Romero, Michael Ross, ... Full Story

Kernels Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule

February 23, 2026 - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels are pleased to announce the theme night schedule for the 2026 season. The 2026 schedule includes 38 different theme nights as well as a special promotion every day of the week! 319 Tuesdays - $3 and $1 concession specials every Tuesday night game and $9 Club Section tickets Wednesday Noon Game Lunch Combo: - Regular sandwich, chips or popcorn and a 16oz draft beer or 20oz soda or water for just $13 Money Machine Madness Thursday - Sponsored by First Federal Credit Union, b... Full Story

Kernels to Host Job Fairs on February 17 and February 21

February 10, 2026 - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels are set to host job fairs on Tuesday, February 17th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, February 21st, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., looking to hire gameday employees for the upcoming 2026 season. WHAT: Cedar Rapids Kernels job fair to hire employees to join the Kernels game day staff for the upcoming 2026 season Applicants will be asked to fill out an application and have an open-house style interview with a member of the hiring department Positions are available in: Usher... Full Story

Veterans Memorial Stadium to Transition to Cashless Ballpark Experience for 2026 Season

February 2, 2026 - Cedar Rapids, IA - In an effort to increase operational efficiency and provide guests with faster transactions, the Cedar Rapids Kernels announce, Monday, February 2, 2026, that Veterans Memorial Stadium will join ballparks, stadiums and many other venues across the city, state and nation as a cashless venue beginning with the 2026 Minor League Baseball season and at all future team events at the ballpark. The transition to cashless payments brings the ballpark in alignment with Major League Baseball and Minor League Base... Full Story

• Cedar Rapids Kernels Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster - March 30, 2026
  
• Kernels Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule - February 23, 2026
  
• Kernels to Host Job Fairs on February 17 and February 21 - February 10, 2026
  
• Veterans Memorial Stadium to Transition to Cashless Ballpark Experience for 2026 Season - February 2, 2026
  
• Cedar Rapids Kernels Foundation Announces 2026 Nick Adenhart Memorial Scholarship - January 23, 2026
  
• Manager Brian Meyer Returns to Lead Kernels 2026 Coaching Staff - January 14, 2026
  
• Sean Brandhorst Appointed New General Manager of the Cedar Rapids Kernels - October 16, 2025
  
• General Manager Scott Wilson Leaving the Kernels Organization - September 30, 2025
  
• Trabacchi Named 2025 Harmon Killebrew Award Winner - September 18, 2025
  
• The West Michigan Whitecaps Are Midwest League Champions, Defeat Kernels 3-1 to Take the Crown - September 17, 2025
  
• Whitecaps Rally from Three Down, Take Game One 5-3 - September 14, 2025
  
• Hamilton Activated from 7-Day IL, Hill Transferred to Development List - September 13, 2025
  
• Best In The West Kernels Clinch Midwest League West Division Title With 7-1 Win Over Beloit - September 12, 2025
  
• Kernels Use Four-Run Fifth to Take Game Two over Sky Carp, 5-3 - September 11, 2025
  
• Beloit Scores Seven Two-Out Runs, Sky Carp Take Game One 7-1 - September 9, 2025
  
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Lewin Diaz Named MWL and Twins Player of the Week
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League: Midwest League
Home: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Class: High A
Affiliation: Minnesota Twins
Website: Cedar Rapids Kernels site
Schedule: Full Cedar Rapids Kernels Schedule
Statistics: Full Cedar Rapids Kernels Statistics

Tue., Sep 16	L	West Michigan 3 at Cedar Rapids 1 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
Sun., Sep 14	L	Cedar Rapids 3 at West Michigan 5 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final
Fri., Sep 12	W	Beloit 1 at Cedar Rapids 7 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Thu., Sep 11	W	Beloit 3 at Cedar Rapids 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Tue., Sep 9	L	Cedar Rapids 1 at Beloit 7 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., Sep 7	L	Cedar Rapids 3 at Quad Cities 4	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Cedar Rapids Kernels:

• Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  
• Iowa Heartlanders (ECHL) - Coralville, Iowa
  
• Iowa Woo (TAL) - Waterloo, Iowa
  
• Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) - Waterloo, Iowa
  
• Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods) - Waterloo, Iowa
  

• Revealed: Cedar Rapids Kernels opening-night roster - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (March 31)
  
• Brian Meyer return as manager of Cedar Rapids Kernels - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (January 14)
  
• Cedar Rapids Kernels legend Ron Roady Plein dies at 81 - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (January 12)
  
• The Gazette's Jeff Johnson reveals his top five sports moments for 2025 - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (December 31)
  
• Kyle DeBarge of Cedar Rapids Kernels wins a minor league Gold Glove - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (November 4)
  
• Cedar Rapids Kernels name Sean Brandhorst new GM - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (October 16)
  
• Scott Wilson steps down as general manager of the Cedar Rapids Kernels - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 30)
  
• Nick Trabacchi of Cedar Rapids Kernels honored with 2025 Harmon Killebrew Award - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 18)
  
• Photos: Cedar Rapids Kernels vs West Michigan Whitecaps - (9/16/25) - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 17)
  
• West Michigan wins Game 2, sweeps Cedar Rapids Kernels for Midwest League championship - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 17)
  
• West Michigan Whitecaps end historic season with Midwest League title - MWL MLive (September 17)
  
• Whitecaps, Tigers minor league team, win Midwest League Championship - MWL Holland Sentinel (September 17)
  
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