With the arrival of the Traverse City Pit Spitters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), fans in the Michigan community will be treated to a new baseball experience in a familiar environment. (more…)
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Mickey Graham Named Pit Spitters GM
After a long tenure with the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League), Mickey Graham is joining the Traverse City Pit Spitters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) as their new general manager. (more…)
After offseason fire, Fifth Third Ballpark shines at Midwest League ASG
Tuesday night’s Midwest League All-Star Classic was more than a showcase of baseball talent. It was a celebration of a remarkable effort by the West Michigan Whitecaps to rebuild a ballpark heavily damaged by fire less than six months ago, reports Trey Wilson. As more than 7,000 fans filled the seats of Fifth Third Ballpark, […]
Fifth Third Ballpark restoration begins
Work has begun on the cleanup of Fifth Third Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League), after a fire destroyed 12 suites, a popular concourse and other ballpark space. The cleanup involves saving what can be saved — mostly in the lower level of the ballpark — while tearing down […]