West Michigan Whitecaps

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps saw Detroit Tigers top prospect Spencer Torkelson deliver a walk-off RBI-single to defeat the Great Lakes Loons by a score of 2-1 in front of a limited-capacity sellout of 2,000 fans Saturday night at LMCU Ballpark. The Tigers first-overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft delivered a

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps were unable to hold a 7-0 lead but managed to rally for a 9-8 walkoff victory over the Great Lakes Loons Wednesday night at LMCU Ballpark – marking the ‘Caps first home victory since August 25, 2019. Daniel Cabrera’s game-tying RBI-double in the ninth set up a

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – After a nearly two-year-long layoff from baseball in West Michigan, the Great Lakes Loons took an early lead and never let up in beating the West Michigan Whitecaps 9-1 in front of 2,000 fans Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. Four Loons pitchers combined for just one run on two hits and

FORT WAYNE, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps broke through in a big way as they enjoyed a five-run fifth inning and seven-run ninth as part of a 16-6 win over the Fort Wayne TinCaps in front of 2,149 fans on Saturday night at Parkview Field. The 16 runs mark the highest total the Whitecaps

FORT WAYNE, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps fell behind early and never recovered as they lost to the Fort Wayne TinCaps in front of 1,711 fans on Thursday night at Parkview Field by a score of 10-3. The Whitecaps fall to 1-3 on the season while the TinCaps improve to 3-1 in the early

FORT WAYNE, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a five-run seventh inning to break a 1-1 tie and won their first game of the 2021 season in a 6-3 victory over the Fort Wayne TinCaps in front of 1,667 fans on Thursday night at Parkview Field. The victory was the first Whitecaps win since

FORT WAYNE, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps scored their first run in nearly two years, but Luis Almanzar’s go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning led to a 4-2 loss to the Fort Wayne TinCaps in front of 1,368 fans on Wednesday night at Parkview Field. Dillon Dingler provided an exciting moment to get

FORT WAYNE, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps mustered just four base hits at the plate and walked 11 batters on the mound in an 8-0 season-opening loss to the Fort Wayne TinCaps in front of 2,056 fans Tuesday night at Parkview Field. The ‘Caps, whose starting lineup featured six FORT WAYNE, IN – The

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – – Thursday, April 29**th** – – The West Michigan Whitecaps have scheduled their 2021 Media Day for Monday, May 3, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Media Day begins after the conclusion of a Whitecaps workout, taking place from 11:00 am–12:30 pm to welcome Minor League Baseball back to LMCU Ballpark. Gates open

Comstock Park, MI – – Thursday, April 29, 2021 – – For the first time in franchise history, the West Michigan Whitecaps will feature the professional debut of a player chosen first overall in the MLB Draft. Infielder Spencer Torkelson headlines the club’s initial 2021 roster unveiled in conjunction with the Detroit Tigers on Monday.

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Comstock Park, MI –February 18, 2021– The countdown to baseball’s Opening Day can officially begin. Major League Baseball (MLB) announced today the release of the West Michigan Whitecaps 2021 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) schedule. For Whitecaps schedule click here: https://img.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/milb/m0jykkcrjy0q62y7gy52.pdf “Our fans have been very patient for a very long time,” said Jim Jarecki, VP

Comstock Park, Michigan – – Wednesday, December 9, 2020- – The Detroit Tigers announced today the West Michigan Whitecaps are in line for a promotion of sorts, becoming the big-league club’s Advanced A affiliate beginning in 2021, after spending 24 seasons as their Low A designee. The move comes as part of Major League Baseball’s

The West Michigan Whitecaps have unveiled their promotional schedule for the 2020 season at Fifth Third Ballpark. Returning promotions include fan favorites such as Star Wars Night on May 30th, Princess Night on June 12th, Nick Jr. Night featuring PAW Patrol on July 10th, and the return of the popular The West Michigan Whitecaps have

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – – February 5th, 2020- – For a decade, West Michigan Whitecaps fans have been helping to determine some of the Whitecaps menu items. Fans and foodies have submitted their food ideas and the public voted to determine the winner. Today, the Whitecaps announced a new search! COMSTOCK PARK, MI – –

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Former Detroit Tigers catcher Brayan Peña has been named the 14th manager in West Michigan Whitecaps history, in a move announced in conjunction with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.Peña arrives in West Michigan after spending last season with the Connecticut Tigers in his second professional season COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Former

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps were denied a season-best four-game winning streak as part of a 5-4 walk-off loss to the Dayton Dragons in front of 8,170 fans Monday afternoon at Fifth Third Field. On a sunny Labor Day afternoon, Ernesto Liberatore’s game-winning RBI-single in the ninth helped DAYTON, OH – The West

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps notched their third-straight road victory in defeating the Dayton Dragons by a score of 2-0 Sunday afternoon in front of 9,387 fans at Fifth Third Field.The victory was punctuated by a terrific performance by the pitching staff and starter Robbie Welhaf, who tossed DAYTON, OH – The West

DAYTON. OH – A five-run sixth inning propelled the West Michigan Whitecaps to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Dayton Dragons Saturday night in front of 9,189 fans at Fifth Third Field.The victory marks the second straight day in which West Michigan completed a one-run win. The ‘Caps have won DAYTON. OH – A five-run

LANSING, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps avoided a crushing loss by scoring two runs in the tenth as part of a 6-5 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts in ten innings Friday night at Cooley Law School Stadium.The Whitecaps allowed a 4-1 lead to slip away in the final two LANSING, MI – The West