Category Archives: 2011 Playoffs

Ex-Kernels pitcher Berrios makes MLB debut

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

Former Cedar Rapids Kernels pitcher Jose Berrios made his major-league debut for the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, taking the loss in the Cleveland Indians’ 6-5 win at Target Field. The right-hander struck out five batters in four-plus innings, but also … Continue reading →

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Cardinals, Wong agree to 5-year, $25.5 million deal

Posted on March 2, 2016 by

The St. Louis Cardinals announced Wednesday they’ve finalized a five-year deal with former Quad Cities River Bandits second baseman Kolten Wong. Wong’s new $25.5 million contract covers the 2016 through 2020 seasons, and also includes a club option for 2021. … Continue reading →

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Kernels return to MWL finals for first time since 1994

Posted on September 14, 2015 by

The Cedar Rapids Kernels swept the Peoria Chiefs in the Western Division finals, sending them to the Midwest League Championship Series for the first time since 1994. They will face the winner of tonight’s decisive Game 3 of the Eastern Division … Continue reading →

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Marlins fire Redmond after team nearly no-hit by Miller

Posted on May 17, 2015 by

Former Lansing Lugnuts manager Mike Redmond was fired as skipper of the Marlins today, with the announcement coming shortly after former Quad Cities River Bandits righty Shelby Miller pitched a two-hitter against Miami. The Marlins are 16-22 this year. They went … Continue reading →

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Lugnuts, Blue Jays announce PDC extension

Posted on September 23, 2014 by

The Lansing Lugnuts and their parent club, the Toronto Blue Jays, announced a two-year extension of their player development contract, which now runs through the end of the 2016 season. The two teams have been affiliated since the 2005 season. … Continue reading →

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2014 season ends with Cougars as MWL champs

Posted on September 14, 2014 by

As you probably know by now, the Kane County Cougars beat the Lake County Captains 7-2 last night to win the 2014 Midwest League championship. You can read my post about the championship-clinching game here and scroll back from there … Continue reading →

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