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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.

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

General Manager Scott Wilson Leaving the Kernels Organization

September 30, 2025 - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels announce General Manager Scott Wilson is leaving the organization. Wilson has been with the Kernels for 19 seasons and the last 14 of them as the GM. "I have loved every minute here at the Kernels. I will certainly miss the board, staff, fans, and the players I have had the opportunity to get to know. Many great friendships were made on and off the field. I think it's time for something different, that is less physical and gives me some of my summers back to spend more time w... Full Story

Trabacchi Named 2025 Harmon Killebrew Award Winner

September 18, 2025 - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - The Minnesota Twins have named Kernels right-handed pitcher Nick Trabacchi as the 2025 Cedar Rapids selection for the Harmon Killebrew Award of outstanding community service. In the community, Trabacchi coached at the 2025 Kernels Youth Baseball Camp at Veterans Memorial Stadium. He was a volunteer and guest at the Cedar Rapids Veterans Affairs Hospital, where he put smiles on the faces of many by visiting patient rooms and greeting those entering the lobby. A Sunday fixture on the field as always one o... Full Story

The West Michigan Whitecaps Are Midwest League Champions, Defeat Kernels 3-1 to Take the Crown

September 17, 2025 - Cedar Rapids, IA - The West Michigan Whitecaps sit atop the Midwest League throne. They knocked off Cedar Rapids 3-1 in game two of the Midwest League Championship series with shutdown starting pitching and timely hitting to cap off a 96-win 2025 season with a Midwest League Title. After taking game one at LMCU Ballpark, West Michigan got on the scoreboard first Tuesday night. Woody Hadeen led off the top of the third with a walk and moved up to second on a single. After stealing third, Hadeen scored on a Brett Callahan i... Full Story

• 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
  
• River Bandits Erupt for 10 Runs, Top Kernels 10-2 - September 6, 2025
  
• Tait's Two-Run Double Lifts Kernels Past River Bandits, 7-5 - September 5, 2025
  
• Carr Transferred from A Fort Myers - September 5, 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
  

• 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)
  
• West Michigan Whitecaps a win from Midwest League title, beat Kernels - MWL Holland Sentinel (September 15)
  
• Whitecaps vs. Cedar Rapids Kernals, Midwest League finals - MWL Holland Sentinel (September 14)
  
• Cedar Rapids ousts Beloit Sky Carp in MWL West - MWL Beloit Daily News (September 14)
  
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