They’ve been doing this for 14 seasons now and correctly predicted some hot food trends, so the results are worth watching, as the annual West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A; Midwest League) Fan Food Submission contest is now open. (more…)
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Whitecaps unveil extensive, multiyear LMCU Ballpark renovation plan
This is quite the commitment, going well beyond MLB-mandated improvements for MiLB facilities, as the West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A; Midwest League) unveiled a multiyear LMCU Ballpark renovation plan. (more…)
Graham stepping down from Traverse City Pit Spitters
Mickey Graham, a long-time baseball staffer with the West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A; Midwest League) and the first general manager of the Traverse City Pit Spitters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), is stepping away at the end of the 2022 season. (more…)
Beer City Bung Hammers to return tonight
The West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A Central) are bringing back the Beer City Bung Hammers tonight to celebrate Grand Rapids’ thriving craft beer culture. (more…)
New for 2021: LMCU Ballpark
The home of the West Michigan Whitecaps (High A; Midwest League) has a new name after a 10-year naming-rights deal with Lake Michigan Credit Union: LMCU Ballpark. (more…)
Tigers announce 2021 affiliates: No change
The Detroit Tigers announced that Toledo, Erie, West Michigan and Lakeland would return as the organization’s top four MiLB affiliates, as the announcements regarding the 2021 MiLB reorganization begins. (more…)
Not Opening Day–it’s Fauxpening Day!
Today’s canceled MiLB Opening Day is causing us all sorts of withdrawal symptoms–but you’ll have a fresh, new game call thanks to a Fauxpening Day broadcast from the Lansing Lugnuts and West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Beer Cheese Poutine Wins Whitecaps’ Food of the Decade Vote
Beer Cheese Poutine will be back on the menu at Fifth Third Ballpark this season, as it has won the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) food of the decade fan vote. (more…)
West Michigan Whitecaps Launch Food of the Decade Vote
After a decade of fan voting for new food items, the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) are allowing fans to select one of those past winners to return Fifth Third Ballpark for the 2020 season. (more…)
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…)
Traverse City Shifts to Northwoods League
Starting in 2019, the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will field a team in Traverse City, MI’s Wuerfel Park, which has been sold to an investment group led by the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Whitecaps, Tigers Extend PDC Through 2022
Another player development contract extension to note: the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) and the Detroit Tigers extended their affiliation from 2020 to 2022. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Notable August MiLB Promotions
With the calendar ready to turn to August, the Minor League Baseball season is winding down. However, that does not mean that MiLB’s promotional slate is being dialed back, as the month will feature several standout promotions. We cover the August 2018 highlights in our latest Promotions Watch. (more…)