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Albee Weiss joins Kernels from Elizabethton

July 16, 2019

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that INF Albee Weiss has joined the Kernels from Elizabethton and OF Jacob Pearson has been promoted to Fort Myers. Brian Maloney, Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the moves.The Twins selected Weiss in the 23rd round

Winder Wins 6-2 Decision at Beloit

Cedar Rapids rises above .500 for first time this season
June 1, 2019

BELOIT, WIS. - Josh Winder led the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a 6-2 win Saturday night against the Beloit Snappers at Pohlman Field. Winder (4-1) earned his team-high fourth quality start, and Cedar Rapids improved to 28-27 for its first winning record of the 2019 season. The Kernels also clinched

Kernels Blow Out Bandits for 11-2 Victory

Series tied, 1-1, heading into Wednesday's rubber game
April 16, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Strong offensive performances by Trey Cabbage and Jacob Pearson along with a quality start from Blayne Enlow led the Cedar Rapids Kernels to an 11-2 triumph Tuesday against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids (5-8) and Quad

Kernels Win Second-Half Division Title

Playoff spot secured in Cedar Rapids' 5-1 triumph
August 27, 2018

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels clinched a Midwest League playoff berth and the Second-Half Western Division crown with a 5-1 victory Monday against the Kane County Cougars at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Kernels (41-32, 73-60) also claimed a four-game sweep versus Kane County

Pearson Powers Kernels to 6-3 Triumph

Cedar Rapids defeats Clinton in opener of three-game series
August 8, 2018

CLINTON, IOWA - Jacob Pearson hit a go-ahead grand slam Wednesday at Ashford University Field and lifted the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a 6-3 win over the Clinton LumberKings. The tie-breaking home run was Pearson's first professional grand slam and the Midwest League-high seventh bases-loaded blast for the Kernels (29-16,

Pearson's Pinch Hit Drives Kernels to 2-1 Win

Cedar Rapids rallies for victory to open road trip
July 18, 2018

MIDLAND, MICH. - A two-run, pinch-hit single by Jacob Pearson was the difference in the Cedar Rapids Kernels' 2-1 triumph Wednesday against the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond. Cedar Rapids (18-8, 50-45) entered the contest with an 0-28 mark when trailing after eight innings this season before pulling out

Prospect Roundup: Games of June 24

Matias tees off with 24th homer; Cameron stays hot with Erie
June 25, 2018

Theme of the dayA day of firsts:Oddy Nunez tossed the first no-hitter in Class A Advanced Bradenton history in a rain-shortened, eight-inning affair. No. 4 overall prospectEloy Jiménez hit his first home run with Triple-A Charlotte. No. 67 prospect Beau Burrowsstruck out 11 batters for the first time in a

Pearson's Career Game Highlights 14-1 Blowout

Kernels sweep four-game series against Timber Rattlers
June 24, 2018

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels scored 10 runs in the fourth inning Sunday and claimed a 14-1 victory to secure a four-game sweep over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in front of 2,785 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Jacob Pearson led the offense with

Offense Explodes in 15-4 Kernels Triumph

Back-to-back-to-back homers highlight eighth-inning outburst
May 30, 2018

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels hit four home runs including back-to-back-to-back blasts in a nine-run eighth inning to secure a 15-4 victory Wednesday against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids (25-25) clinched a series victory against Wisconsin (23-20) and

Jacob Pearson joins Kernels from Elizabethton

May 23, 2018

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that OF Jacob Pearson has joined the Kernels roster from Elizabethton and OF Akil Baddoo has been placed on the 7-day DL, retroactive to May 21, with right hamstring spasms. Brian Maloney, Twins Senior Manager of Minor League

Twins acquire outfielder Pearson from Angels

Catcher Banuelos obtained from M's for international slot money
December 6, 2017

Even though they are no longer in the running to sign two-way prospect Shohei Ohtani, the Minnesota Twins are not content with sitting on the sidelines.The Twins made a pair of trades on Wednesday, acquiring outfielder Jacob Pearson from the Angels and catcher David Banuelos from the Mariners, sending each