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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.

Dunn Activated from 60-Day IL, Trabacchi Released

July 27, 2026 - CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Cedar Rapids Kernels announce the following roster moves effective today. LHP Ross Dunn has been activated from the 60-day IL and is active immediately. Dunn will wear #35. As a corresponding move, RHP Nick Trabacchi has been released. These moves were announced by Minnesota Twins Manager, Minor League Operations Jason Davila. The 2026 Cedar Rapids roster currently sits at 28 active players, with 10 on the injured list. Cedar Rapids begins a six-game ser... Full Story

Kernels Strike for Six in the Ninth Rally Past Dragons 10-7

July 26, 2026 - DAYTON, Ohio - Yasser Mercedes launched a game-tying two-run home run, and Henry Kusiak blasted a game-winning three-run shot as the Kernels struck for six in the ninth to come from behind and beat Dayton 10-7 Sunday afternoon. Going for a series sweep, the Dragons opened the scoring in the bottom of the second. Tyson Lewis singled to start the inning, and after he moved from first to third, he scored on a fielder's choice to put Dayton in front 1-0. In the bottom of the fourth, Dayton doubled the lead. To begin the in... Full Story

Bergin Transferred to 7-Day IL

July 26, 2026 - CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Cedar Rapids Kernels announce the following roster moves effective today. RHP Jesse Bergin has been transferred to the 7-day IL with a right shoulder impingement. This move was announced by Minnesota Twins Manager, Minor League Operations Jason Davila. The 2026 Cedar Rapids roster currently sits at 28 active players, with 11 on the injured list. Cedar Rapids concludes its series at Dayton today at 12:05.... Full Story

Dragons Drop Kernels, 8-2

July 25, 2026 - DAYTON, Ohio - Cedar Rapids opened the scoring with a run in the first inning, but the Dragons scored two in the bottom half and led the rest of the way in an 8-2 victory over the Kernels Saturday night. With two outs in Cedar Rapids half of the first, Eduardo Tait smashed a triple, his first of the season, and a batter later, scored on a Danny De Andrade RBI single to put the Kernels in front 1-0. In the bottom of the inning, Dayton responded. Peyton Stovall walked to begin the frame and scored a batter later on a Jul... Full Story

• Dunn Activated from 60-Day IL, Trabacchi Released - July 27, 2026
  
• Kernels Strike for Six in the Ninth Rally Past Dragons 10-7 - July 26, 2026
  
• Bergin Transferred to 7-Day IL - July 26, 2026
  
• Dragons Drop Kernels, 8-2 - July 25, 2026
  
• Jimenez Transferred to 7-Day IL - July 25, 2026
  
• Lewis' Eighth Inning Home Run Lifts Dayton Past Kernels, 9-7 - July 24, 2026
  
• Pena Transferred from Fort Myers - July 24, 2026
  
• Tait's Home Run Not Enough, Dragons Best Kernels 5-3 - July 23, 2026
  
• Dragons Come from Behind, Walk-Off Kernels 6-5 - July 22, 2026
  
• McDaniel Transferred from Wichita - July 22, 2026
  
• Dragons Rally Past Kernels 14-13 - July 22, 2026
  
• Seven-Run Third Powers Sky Carp Past Kernels 15-11 - July 19, 2026
  
• Kernels and Sky Carp Split Saturday Doubleheader - July 18, 2026
  
• Briceno Transferred from Fort Myers - July 18, 2026
  
• Everyone Produces in Kernels' 9-1 Win over Beloit - July 17, 2026
  
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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

Wed., Jul 29		Peoria at Cedar Rapids	1:05 p.m.
Tue., Jul 28		Peoria at Cedar Rapids	7:35 p.m.
Sun., Jul 26	W	Cedar Rapids 10 at Dayton 7	Final
Sat., Jul 25	L	Cedar Rapids 2 at Dayton 8	Final
Fri., Jul 24	L	Cedar Rapids 7 at Dayton 9	Final
Thu., Jul 23	L	Cedar Rapids 3 at Dayton 5	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 Woo (TAL) - Waterloo, Iowa
  
• Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) - Waterloo, Iowa
  
• Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods) - Waterloo, Iowa
  
• Dyersville Dreamers (Northwoods) - Dyersville, Iowa
  

• Dayton Dragons: Pitching steps up, hitting stays hot in 6th straight win - MWL Dayton Daily News (July 26)
  
• Dayton Dragons: Acosta, pitching, clean play lead to 4th straight win - MWL Dayton Daily News (July 24)
  
• Dayton Dragons: McCrystal stars in second straight walk-off win - MWL Dayton Daily News (July 23)
  
• Dayton Dragons: Friend sacrifice fly caps comeback victory in 10th - MWL Dayton Daily News (July 22)
  
• Young Twins pitching prospect Dasan Hill continues learning - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (July 13)
  
• The 2026 C.R. Baseball Hall of Fame inductees honored - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (July 12)
  
• Cedar Rapids Kernels seek rebound from slow 2nd half start - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (July 10)
  
• Photo Gallery: South Bend Cubs at Cedar Rapids Kernels (July 8, 2026) | Gazette Photos - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (July 9)
  
• Pick-me-up game for C.R. Kernels and pitcher Ivran Romero - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (July 9)
  
• Mighty Mussels' catcher Sprock named FSL Player of the Month, promoted to Cedar Rapids - MWL Cape Coral Breeze (July 7)
  
• River Bandits boast of big individual efforts vs. Beloit - MWL Quad City Times (July 6)
  
• Kemp, Sailors' blast River Bandits to series-opening win - MWL Quad City Times (July 1)
  
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