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…)
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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…)
Personnel News: West Michigan, Charleston
We have personnel news to pass along from the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) and the Charleston Riverdogs (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
On Tap for August 4: Beer City Bung Hammers
The West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) are tapping into the Grand Rapids beer scene for a unique promotion, as they will play as the Beer City Bung Hammers on August 4. (more…)
West Michigan Whitecaps to Welcome 10-Millionth Fan
Big milestone for the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League), as the team prepares to welcome the 10-millionth fan in team history. (more…)
Whitecaps, Fifth Third Ballpark Credited as Economic Benefit to Area
Now in their 25th seasons, the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) and Fifth Third Ballpark are credited by local businesses and officials as economic successes. (more…)
Whitecaps Announce Fan Food Vote Finalists
Fans can decide the next food menu item from the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League), as the team has opened its 2018 fan food vote. (more…)
Whitecaps Accepting Food Submissions From Fans
Expect another creative menu item from the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) this season, as the team is once again asking fans to submit their ideas for new ballpark food. (more…)