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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
From fan nomination to majority rule to Midwest League stomachs, the West Michigan Whitecaps gobbled up Ballpark Digest’s Best New Food Item of 2017 with their Beercheese Poutine — a tribute to the team’s unique and popular crowdsourcing approach to concession items. (more…)
The West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) have unveiled a slate of ballpark upgrades that will be completed prior to the 2017 season. Among the changes are new third base hospitality area (shown above), warning track improvements, and a new playground. (more…)
The West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) are poised to host larger non-gameday events, as the team is considering a capacity increase for concerts at Fifth Third Ballpark. (more…)
The growing influence of social media is simply too much for Minor League Baseball teams to ignore, leading to the increasing prominence of social media nights. (more…)
We recently detailed some of the fine culinary creations coming to a Major League Baseball ballpark near you. But as all baseball fans know, fabulous and far-out fare is hardly the province of just the big leagues. (more…)
The West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) are at it again. Known for their past unveiling of bold food offerings such as the Fifth Third Burger and the Hot-to-Tot, the Whitecaps are rolling out Dutch Love, a loaded new wrap that will be sold at Fifth Third Ballpark this season. (more…)
