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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.

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 Foundation Announces 2026 Nick Adenhart Memorial Scholarship

January 23, 2026 - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 Nick Adenhart Memorial Scholarship, honoring the life and legacy of former Cedar Rapids Kernels pitcher Nick Adenhart, who played for the Kernels in 2006. Adenhart was a rising star in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization before his life was tragically cut short on April 9, 2009, at the age of 22. In his memory, Nick's family will award a $1,000 scholarship, which the Kernels Foundation is privileged to administer on their behal... Full Story

Manager Brian Meyer Returns to Lead Kernels 2026 Coaching Staff

January 14, 2026 - Cedar Rapids, IA - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Cedar Rapids Kernels announce the 2026 coaching staff. Manager Brian Meyer returns to Cedar Rapids after a trip to the Midwest League Championship series in 2025. Along with Meyer, Pitching Coach Hunter Townsend, Hitting and Development Coach Yeison Perez, Strength & Conditioning Coach Morgan Buckley and Assistant Athletic Trainer Morgan Leichtenberger all return to the staff for 2026. Pitching Coach Erick Julio, Hitting Coach Danny Marcuzzo and Lead Athletic Tr... Full Story

Sean Brandhorst Appointed New General Manager of the Cedar Rapids Kernels

October 16, 2025 - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Board of Directors of the Cedar Rapids Ball Club, along with CEO Steve Brice, are pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Brandhorst as the new General Manager of the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Sean succeeds Scott Wilson, who held the position with distinction for more than 14 years. Sean most recently served as the Kernels' Assistant General Manager during the past season. Prior to joining the organization, he held the role of Midwest National Director at Perfect Game USA. A Central City, Iowa na... Full Story

• 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
  
• Olivares Named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week - September 8, 2025
  
• Kendle Activated from 7-Day IL, Bonilla Transferred to Development List - September 8, 2025
  
• Cedar Rapids Drops Regular Season Finale 4-3, Finishes 2025 72-60 - September 7, 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
  

• 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)
  
• Cedar Rapids Kernels build early lead but fall to West Michigan in Game 1 of MWL finals - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 15)
  
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