A look at where former Eastern Iowa high school and University of Iowa baseball players are in affiliated professional baseball to begin the 2023 season.
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A look at where former Eastern Iowa high school and University of Iowa baseball players are in affiliated professional baseball to begin the 2023 season.
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.
Mount Mercy senior Kyle Moeder shared a passion for baseball with his late father, Tony, who died earlier this week after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. He took the field Friday, using baseball as an escape for himself and a tribute to his dad.
Cedar Rapids Kernels shortstop Noah Miller is known for his defensive ability. If the 20-year-old from Wisconsin can improve his offense, the parent Minnesota Twins might just have something.
The Cedar Rapids Kernels begin their 2023 Midwest League season Thursday night at Peoria. The opening-day roster includes nine of the top 30 prospects in the Minnesota Twins organization, according to MLB.com. The home opener is Tuesday night against Beloit.
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders had their home game Friday night against Madison postponed by weather. That’d be summer-like weather: severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
The Iowa Raptors’ first Major Arena Soccer League 2 season so far has resulted in a North Division title and a spot in the four-team playoffs.They’ll face the Amarillo Bombers in a MASL2 semifinal game Friday in Mesquite, Texas.
The Iowa Heartlanders have hit the college free-agent market hard in the last couple of weeks, signing six players who recently ended their college careers in the United States.
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are in possession of a United States Hockey League playoff berth with 11 games remaining in the regular season. The club hopes to climb the standings down the stretch in hopes of hosting a first-round playoff series.
In this week’s Corridor Cross Checks, we write about a good week for both the Iowa Heartlanders and Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. And about the University of Iowa men’s club hockey team, which has qualified for the ACHA Division II national tournament.
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