Captains Earn First Win of 2026 Season, Defeat Whitecaps 6-3

April 4, 2026 - EASTLAKE, Ohio - In the finale of a three-game series, the Lake County Captains (1-2) bested the West Michigan Whitecaps (2-1) by a final score of 6-3 on Saturday afternoon at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. The Lake County offense totaled eight hits in the contest, with six of them being extra-base knocks. Lake County RHP Braylon Doughty (ND), MLB Pipeline's No. 7 Guardians prospect, excelled in his High-A debut, giving up just one hit and striking out two in three scoreless innings. ... Full Story

Fish Fry's Suffer Second Straight Loss to Begin 2026 Season, Fall to Whitecaps, 6-4

April 3, 2026 - EASTLAKE, Ohio - In the second game of a scheduled three-game series, the Lake County Fish Fry's (0-2) fell to the West Michigan Whitecaps (2-0) by a final score of 6-4 on Thursday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. Friday night marked the first time in history that Lake County suited up as its newest alternate identity, the Lake County Fish Fry's. The team will also do so on Saturday, July 11 versus Lansing. The Fish Fry's struck first in the bottom of the third inning with a p... Full Story

Captains Fall 1-0 to Whitecaps in 2026 Opening Day Defeat

April 2, 2026 - EASTLAKE, Ohio - In their 2026 season opener, the first game of a scheduled three-game series, the Lake County Captains (0-1) fell to the West Michigan Whitecaps (1-0) by a final score of 1-0 on Thursday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. In a rematch of the 2025 Midwest League East Division Championship Series, four West Michigan pitchers combined to limit the Captains offense to a two-hit shutout. After tossing six scoreless, hitless innings against Lake County in Game 2 of last ... Full Story

Lake County Captains to Host "Living the Dream with Lacey" Event on 2026 Opening Day

April 2, 2026 - EASTLAKE, Ohio - The Lake County Captains are proud to partner with the Deepwood Foundation to host "Living The Dream With Lacey" on Lake County's 2026 Opening Day, Thursday, April 2, at 6:35 p.m. Lacey Johnston has always dreamed of being a professional baseball player. She loves the game of baseball, and has been an avid fan of the game her whole life. Lacey has had the pleasure of playing the game she loves as a longtime member of the Miracle League of Lake County, which hosts its games ad... Full Story

• Lake County Captains to Host "Living the Dream with Lacey" Event on 2026 Opening Day - Lake County Captains (MWL) April 2
• Lake County Captains Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster - Lake County Captains (MWL) March 31
• Lake County Captains Present Annual Clear Vision Celebrity Softball Game Hosted by Denzel Ward - Lake County Captains (MWL) March 20
• Lake County Captains Launch Fan-Favorite Picantes de Lake County Copa Identity Rebrand - Lake County Captains (MWL) March 18
• Lake County Captains Announce the Third Year of Small Business Support Program for 2026 Season, Presented by Pnc - Lake County Captains (MWL) March 9
• Captains Announce Greatest Promotional Schedule in Team History - Lake County Captains (MWL) March 2
• Captains Unveil "Lake County Fish Fry's" Identity, Celebrating Northeast Ohio's Most Beloved Tradition - Lake County Captains (MWL) February 23
• Lake County Captains Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Lake County Captains (MWL) February 4
• Lake County Captains Announce Mokoro's Birthday Bash - Lake County Captains (MWL) October 14
• Lake County Captains Announce La Ball Ball Mystery Baseball Exclusive - Lake County Captains (MWL) October 1
• Three Captains Named 2025 Midwest League All-Stars, Josh Hartle Named 2025 Midwest League Pitcher of the Year - Lake County Captains (MWL) September 17
• Captains' 2025 Season Concludes with 4-0 Loss to Whitecaps - Lake County Captains (MWL) September 11
• Captains Fall to Whitecaps 7-2 in Game 1 of Midwest League East Division Championship Series, Now Face Elimination - Lake County Captains (MWL) September 10
• Captain of the Week (9/2-9/7): The Team - Lake County Captains (MWL) September 9
• Captains Fall to Loons 9-5 in 2025 Regular Season Finale - Lake County Captains (MWL) September 7
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• PHOTOS: Captains vs. West Michigan, April 2, 2026 - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (April 3)
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• Bazzana, Espino, Velazquez among prospects to watch as Guardians’ affiliates begin their seasons - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (March 29)
• A little more seasoning, and Travis Bazzana will be on his way to Cleveland | Opinion - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (March 26)
• Captains have array of 2026 promotions planned - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (March 25)
• Captains announce coaching staff for 2026 season - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (February 27)
• Lake County Captains introduce Fish Fry's alternate identity - MWL Sports Logos Net News (February 24)
• The under-the-radar prospects who could up their stock at Guardians camp - MWL Cleveland Plain Dealer (February 2)
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