Eastern Iowa Sports and Rec

CEDAR RAPIDS – This definitely had the feel of opening day. Crisp and chilly jacket-wearing weather that reminded you of early April. The public-address announcer reading the starting lineup. Over and over and over again. “It’s been 25 years since the P.A. position has been open,” said Cedar Rapids Kernels Assistant General Manager Scott Wilson. [...]

The Cedar Rapids Kernels are conducting an open audition for game day public-address announcer and on-field host Sunday, Oct. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Here is the press release from the Kernels: 10 04 Auditions(function() { var scribd = document.createElement(“script”); scribd.type = “text/javascript”; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = “http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js”; var [...]

CEDAR RAPIDS – With their talent level, they had to play nearly perfect just to give themselves a chance to win. Their record shows that didn’t happen. The Cedar Rapids Kernels concluded their 2011 season Monday with a 2-0 win at Burlington.  Their 61-78 overall record was third-worst in a Midwest League considered to be down, ending [...]

CEDAR RAPIDS — Dale Brodt has decided to turn over his microphone to someone else. The longtime Cedar Rapids Kernels public-address announcer was honored before last night’s 9-6 win over Kane County at Memorial Stadium for his dedication to the ballclub. It’s a dedication that covered 25 years and roughly 1,700 games. “This PA position gave me [...]

CEDAR RAPIDS — We’ll find out tonight who’s the winner of the Fan’s Choice Award. Word from those in the know is relief pitcher Dakota Robinson’s the guy. The Brent Del Chiaro Award, if you will, for most valuable Cedar Rapids Kernels player is being announced here. It’s infielder Ricky Alvarez. “On most teams, he’s [...]

Not terribly surprising considering the season they’ve had, but there were no Cedar Rapids Kernels players selected for the postseason Midwest League All-Star team, which was announced Monday. The lone possibility would have been left-handed relief pitcher Dakota Robinson, who leads the Kernels with 10 victories, to go along with seven saves and an earned [...]

CEDAR RAPIDS – Though they’ve played better in recent days, there’s no doubt this has been a poor season for the Cedar Rapids Kernels. They know it, their fans know it. Their boss knows it. “Absolutely disappointed. No doubt about it,” said Los Angeles Angels Director of Player Development Abe Flores, prior to last night’s 7-3 loss to [...]