Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids Kernels

Former NFL game official/Cedar Rapids teacher-principal/Coe College athletic director made making his hometown better a way of life.

The game of baseball has changed, thus the way a batting order is constructed has as well. At the low-Class A minor league level, even more things go into who bats where. Cedar Rapids Kernels Manager Brian Dinkelman described how he goes about things after a 4-2, 10-inning loss Wednesday afternoon to Wisconsin.

The Cedar Rapids Kernels rallied Sunday afternoon to beat Peoria, 4-2, and win their third series in a row. The rally was possible because of 7 2/3 hitless, walkless, scoreless innings from four relief pitchers.

Relief pitcher Gianluca Dalatri of the Cedar Rapids Kernels was a ballyhooed prep baseball pitcher in New Jersey, who decided to go to the University of North Carolina instead of possibly turn pro. His Tar Heels career was filled with injuries, and he ended up signing as a non-drafted free agent with the Cardinals. Released in spring training, he signed with the Minnesota Twins and has thrown well for the Kernels.

Cedar Rapids Kernels outfielder has been his team’s hottest hitter in May

The Cedar Rapids Kernels had a successful two-week trip to South Bend and Quad Cities that saw them go 9-4. They beat Peoria, 6-5, Tuesday night to begin a 12-game homestand and extend their overall win streak to five.

The Cedar Rapids Kernels lost Sunday at cold and windy Veterans Memorial Stadium, 13-1, to West Michigan. Cedar Rapids has struggled offensively the first month of the Midwest League season, ranking last or next to last in the league in several offensive categories.

Cedar Rapids Kernels pitcher Connor Prielipp is considered one of the top prospects in the Minnesota Twins farm system. Coming off Tommy John elbow surgery, he has been shut down since making his pro debut in early April because of arm tightness. After being given a clean bill of health, he’s headed to the Twins minor league complex in Florida to rehab, with the plan being for him to return to Cedar Rapids by late June.

Cedar Rapids Kernels relief pitcher Regi Grace has been terrific out of the bullpen the first month of the Midwest League season.

A Tiffin man was arrested Sunday and charged with breaking into and vandalizing the Veteran’s Memorial stadium, home of the Cedar Rapids Kernels, this weekend.

Utility player Ben Ross of the Cedar Rapids Kernels has taken the road less traveled to get to professional baseball. Extremely small coming out of high school, he ended up at NCAA Division II Notre Dame College in Ohio before being drafted by the Minnesota Twins and signing with them.

Cedar Rapids Kernels outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguez is considered one of the top minor league prospects in the Minnesota Twins system. The 20-year-old had a breakout 2022 season shortened by a knee injury. He hopes to stay healthy this season, play every day and continue his progress toward the major leagues. His walk-off grand slam gave the Kernels a win Tuesday night in their home opener.

The Cedar Rapids Kernels won their fourth straight game to begin the 2023 Midwest League season Tuesday night, getting a walk-off grand slam from Emmanuel Rodriguez to beat Quad Cities, 8-4, at Veterans Memorial Stadium

Among the $3.34 million worth of renovations to Veterans Memorial Stadium, the home of the Cedar Rapids Kernels, are larger clubhouses, an annex building with hitting cages and weight training areas.

Cedar Rapids Prairie graduate Corbin Day was a part-time teacher at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School two years ago. Now he finds himself as hitting coach for the Cedar Rapids Kernels professional baseball team.