Midwest League

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Aug 26

MiLB's Hottest Hitter Is... : Plus: 10 intriguing prospects from our August org reports.

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Aug 31

Cedar Rapids Kernels complete home part of a down season: CEDAR RAPIDS — The home finale Sunday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium had a delayed start of ...

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Aug 28

Popular voice of West Michigan Whitecaps says this season will be last: Dan Hasty became lead broadcaster of the West Michigan Whitecaps in 2015 and along the ...

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Aug 28

Photo Gallery: Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Lake County Captains (08/26/26) - Photos from the Minor League Baseball matchup between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and ... Show more

Photo Gallery: Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Lake County Captains (08/26/26)

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Aug 27

Top draft pick Vahn Lackey off to hot start with Cedar Rapids Kernels ⬇️ Click the link in comments to read moreTop draft pick Vahn Lackey off to hot start with Cedar Rapids Kernels

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Aug 23

Tigers prospect on an absolute heater, hits yet another home run See link below ⬇️ 📸 Courtesy of West Michigan Whitecaps Full story: Tigers prospect on an absolute heater, hits yet another home run

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Aug 22

Homer streak on the line, Tigers prospect gets Barry Bonds treatment: Bryce Rainer's homer streak came to an end Friday night, after five consecutive games going ...

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Detroit Free Press

Aug 21

Brady Smith, one of three players acquired by the Detroit Tigers in the Tarik Skubal trade, has been placed on the seven-day injured list See link below ⬇️ 📸 ... Show more

Brady Smith injury update: Tigers pitcher in Tarik Skubal trade

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Aug 20

Tigers prospect Bryce Rainer homers in fifth consecutive game See link below ⬇️ 📸 West Michigan Whitecaps Full story: Tigers prospect Bryce Rainer homers in fifth consecutive game

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thegazette.com/sports/minor-league/eating-legend-joey-chestnut-making-appearance-sunday-in-c-r/article_290ec10c-5428-406d-94c6-f62a7144b162.html

Aug 16

Eating legend Joey Chestnut making appearance Sunday in C.R.: Joey Chestnut, who has won 18 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest championships and who holds world ...

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Aug 13

There’s no phoning it in for these Cedar Rapids Kernels ⬇️ Click the link in comments to read moreThere’s no phoning it in for these Cedar Rapids Kernels

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Jul 30

Photo Gallery: Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Peoria Chiefs (07/29/26) - Photos from the Minor League Baseball matchup between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and Peoria ... Show more

Gym breathes new life into historic Cedar Rapids building

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Jul 13

Dump the slump: How to navigate midyear business stagnation: When a business hits a slump, it is easy to fall into fatalistic thinking. Recovery, however ...

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Jul 10

Cedar Rapids Kernels seek rebound from slow 2nd half start ⬇️ Click the link in comments to read moreUnavailable for legal reasons

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Jul 10

Photo Gallery: South Bend Cubs at Cedar Rapids Kernels (July 8, 2026)Unavailable for legal reasons

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Jun 20

Photo Gallery: Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Beloit Sky Carp (06/19/26) - Photos from the Minor League Baseball matchup between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and Beloit ... Show more

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Jun 10

Photo Gallery: A typical workday for the Cedar Rapids Kernels (06/09/2026) - Photos of the Cedar Rapids Kernels, a Minor League Baseball team, on Friday ... Show more

Photo Gallery: A typical workday for the Cedar Rapids Kernels (06/09/2026)

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Jun 08

Here's what Tigers ace Tarik Skubal said after Sunday's rehab start See link below ⬇️ 📸 Courtesy of West Michigan Whitecaps Full story: Here's what Tigers ace Tarik Skubal said after Sunday's rehab start

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Jun 08

An educated guess how Tigers will reintegrate Skubal, Mize, Verlander See link below ⬇️ 📸 Courtesy of West Michigan Whitecaps Full story: An educated guess how Tigers will reintegrate Skubal, Mize, Verlander

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Detroit Free Press

Jun 08

After finishing five innings, Tarik Skubal threw 15 more pitches in the bullpen in his rehab outing with the West Michigan Whitecaps on Sunday ... Show more

Tarik Skubal looked dominant in rehab, so when will he rejoin Tigers?

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Jun 06

Tarik Skubal's Sunday start sparks buzz in west Michigan See link below ⬇️ 📸 West Michigan Whitecaps Full story: Tarik Skubal's Sunday start sparks buzz in west Michigan

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Jun 01

Luis Peña is back to terrorizing the Midwest League after a month-long absence, while teammate Eric Bitonti was among those having a big week ... Show more

Brewers minor-league update; No. 2 prospect Luis Peña back in action

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thegazette.com/sports/minor-league/cedar-rapids-kernels-pick-up-a-win-on-roady-day/article_c36274d5-82ad-49cf-abf2-dedcf33755e8.html

Jun 01

Cedar Rapids Kernels pick up a win on Roady Day: Everyone has a story about Ron “Roady” Plein. The beloved former Cedar Rapids Kernels clubhouse manager died ...

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thegazette.com/sports/minor-league/pitching-problems-all-over-place-for-cedar-rapids-kernels/article_c03f43b5-a9d9-49b1-aa19-011992e0d2f4.html

May 30

Pitching problems all over place for Cedar Rapids Kernels: The Cedar Rapids Kernels continue to show resilience despite recent struggles, battling hard in games ...

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May 29

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thegazette.com/sports/minor-league/yasser-mercedes-returns-to-prospect-status-for-c-r-kernels/article_957b208e-944f-48a8-8dd5-f53e1638f0b0.html

May 18

Yasser Mercedes returns to prospect status for C.R. Kernels: Yasser Mercedes is emerging as a standout prospect for the Minnesota Twins, impressing with his ...

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May 18

Photo Gallery: Cedar Rapids Kernals vs. Fort Wayne Tin Caps (5/17/26) - Photos from the Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Fort Wayne Tin Caps baseball game at Memorial ... Show more

Photo Gallery: Cedar Rapids Kernals vs. Fort Wayne Tin Caps (5/17/26)

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May 14

A new and improved Jaime Ferrer for Cedar Rapids Kernels ⬇️ Click the link in comments to read moreA new and improved Jaime Ferrer for Cedar Rapids Kernels

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May 14

Photo Gallery: Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps - (5/13/26) - See photos as the Kernels hosted the TinCaps for a High-A minor league baseball game ... Show more

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May 12

Cardinals promote teen catcher phenom Rainiel Rodriguez to Class AA Springfield: Rodriguez, 19, will be the second-youngest player at the level when he debuts ...

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thegazette.com/sports/minor-league/kernels-rally-past-west-michigan-for-sixth-straight-win/article_8ae3c6ab-a4b2-4659-9433-f1bb1e338f1d.html

May 04

Kernels rally past West Michigan for sixth-straight win: Danny DeAndrade led the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a rare six-game series sweep over West Michigan with two ...

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May 02

Khadim Diaw is on a massive heater for Cedar Rapids Kernels: Khadim Diaw of the Cedar Rapids Kernels has reached base in 12 consecutive at-bats ...

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Apr 30

Photo Gallery: West Michigan Whitecaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - Photos from the West Michigan Whitecaps vs ... Show more

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Apr 20

Much-needed terrific outing for Nolan Santos of C.R. Kernels: Pitcher Nolan Santos of the Cedar Rapids Kernels missed all last baseball season with a torn lat ...

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Apr 20

Photo Gallery: Quad Cities River Bandits at Cedar Rapids Kernels on Sunday, April 19, 2026 - Photos from the Quad Cities River Bandits vs ... Show more

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Apr 19

A lot of hits and stolen bases against Kernels again: The Cedar Rapids Kernels hold a break-even record despite pitching struggles and frequent stolen bases ...

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Apr 18

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thegazette.com/sports/cedar-rapids-kernels-literally-celebrate-their-successes/article_5163b6cc-a55c-4232-82b3-11be7d286672.html

Apr 06

Cedar Rapids Kernels literally celebrate their successes: Off to a strong start in the Midwest League season, Cedar Rapids won two out of three games ...

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Apr 02

Cedar Rapids Kernels poised for strong 2026 season ⬇️ Click the link in comments to read moreCedar Rapids Kernels poised for strong 2026 season

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Apr 02

Khadim Diaw could be breakout guy for Cedar Rapids Kernels ⬇️ Click the link in comments to read moreKhadim Diaw could be breakout guy for Cedar Rapids Kernels

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Mar 31

Opening-night roster for Cedar Rapids Kernels is revealed ⬇️ Click the link in comments to read more

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thegazette.com/minor-league-sports/brian-meyer-return-as-manager-of-cedar-rapids-kernels/

Jan 14

Brian Meyer return as manager of Cedar Rapids Kernels: Led the baseball club to the Midwest League championship series in 2025

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thegazette.com/minor-league-sports/cedar-rapids-kernels-legend-ron-roady-plein-dies-at-81/

Jan 13

Cedar Rapids Kernels legend Ron “Roady” Plein dies at 81

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Cedar Rapids Kernels legend Ron “Roady” Plein dies at 81: Spent 40 years as clubhouse manager for Quad City Angels and Kernels

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thegazette.com/sports/andy-pantini-provides-the-roar-for-linn-mar-athletics/

Jan 12

Andy Pantini provides the roar for Linn-Mar athletics: Linn-Mar High School has relied on him for almost 40 years as its public address announcer .. ...

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baseballamerica.com/stories/west-michigan-whitecaps-baseball-americas-2025-milb-team-of-the-year/

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West Michigan Whitecaps: Baseball America’s 2025 MiLB Team Of The Year: West Michigan won 92 games, more than any minor league team in 31 years ...

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thegazette.com/minor-league-sports/kyle-debarge-of-cedar-rapids-kernels-wins-a-minor-league-gold-glove/

Nov 03 25

Kyle DeBarge of Cedar Rapids Kernels wins a minor league Gold Glove: He’s one of nine in all of Minor League Baseball to receive the award for exceptional ...

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Oct 21 25

History Happenings: Cedar Rapids Kernels ⬇️ Click the link in comments to read more

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Oct 07 25

Tigers' High-A affiliate named top minor-league organization for 2025: The Whitecaps finished the 2025 season with a 96-39 record and a Midwest League ...

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thegazette.com/news/newbo-city-market-announces-new-executive-director/

Oct 01 25

NewBo City Market announces new executive director: Former Cedar Rapids Kernels general manager Scott Wilson will be the nonprofit’s next leader.

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thegazette.com/minor-league-sports/scott-wilson-steps-down-as-general-manager-of-the-cedar-rapids-kernels/

Sep 30 25

Scott Wilson steps down as general manager of the Cedar Rapids Kernels: After 19 years with the ballclub, he’ll come executive director at NewBo City Market in ...

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baseballamerica.com/stories/west-michigan-whitecaps-complete-historic-milb-season-with-702-winning-percentage/

Sep 08 25

West Michigan Whitecaps Complete Historic MiLB Season With .702 Winning Percentage

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Sep 02 25

Ranking The 20 Hottest MLB Prospects | Hot Sheet (9/2/25)

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Ranking The 20 Hottest MLB Prospects | Hot Sheet (9/2/25): This week's Hot Sheet is peppered with Royals prospects, including our top pick, Gavin Cross ...

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The Wall Street Journal

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Sep 05 25

They’re the Best Team in Baseball—and You’ve Never Even Heard of Them

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They’re the Best Team in Baseball—and You’ve Never Even Heard of Them: They’re about to finish the season with a .700 winning percentage, their run differential ...

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The Press Democrat

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Aug 08 25

Jen Pawol feels like `fully charged battery ready to go' ahead of breaking big league gender barrier

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baseballamerica.com/stories/how-zyhir-hope-quickly-became-one-of-the-dodgers-top-prospects/

Jul 07 25

How Zyhir Hope Quickly Became One Of The Dodgers’ Top Prospects: A look at why the Dodgers targeted Zyhir Hope in a trade, then helped him become one of the best ...

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