2025 Offseason Conversation with Carli Snyder

September 18, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Get to know outside hitter Carli Snyder in the third edition of our 2025 "Offseason Conversation" series with the Grand Rapids Rise. Entering your second year with the Rise, what's something you learned last season about yourself as a player? I learned how important it is to bounce back quickly because our league is so competitive. In other leagues, there might be bigger gaps between the top and bottom teams, but here anyone can beat anyone on any given day. That mean... Full Story

Red & White Game at Van Andel Arena Sold Out

September 18, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings' 2025 Red & White Game presented by Corewell Health at Van Andel Arena this Sunday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. is officially sold out. "We are thrilled to welcome the Red Wings back to Grand Rapids, and our fans' anticipation to witness this game is off the charts," said Grand Rapids Griffins president Tim Gortsema. "This event is a wonderful way to kick off our 30th anniversary season, which will generate lots of memories along the way. Our fans' passion f... Full Story

Pacheco Named 2025 Midwest League MVP

September 17, 2025 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - For the fourth time in franchise history, the West Michigan Whitecaps, 2025 Midwest League Champions, boast the Midwest League MVP, as third baseman Izaac Pacheco collected the honor for the first time since Wynton Bernard accomplished the feat in 2014. The accolade arrives with a variety of others for the team with the best winning percentage in professional baseball. Among the other award winners are former infielder Kevin McGonigle, who was named the league's Best MLB P... Full Story

Jared VanZant Named Physical Therapist for Griffins

September 17, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday announced Jared VanZant as the new Grand Rapids Griffins physical therapist, working alongside head athletic trainer Austin Frank. VanZant most recently served as a physical therapist from 2023-25 at Team Rehabilitation Bloomfield 2 - Sports Specialty Clinic in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. VanZant also has experience as a human anatomy teaching assistant and student tutor for Wayne State University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. ... Full Story

• Jared VanZant Named Physical Therapist for Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) September 17
• We Are the Champions, My Friends - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) September 17
• WXSP-TV to Televise Red & White Game Plus Eight Griffins Home Games - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) September 17
• Oglivie Named to Team USA Roster for NORCECA Women's Final Six - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) September 15
• Gold Acquire Javante McCoy and Cameron Martin from Motor City Cruise - Grand Rapids Gold (G League) September 15
• Gold Acquire Moses Brown from Westchester Knicks in Three-Team Trade - Grand Rapids Gold (G League) September 15
• Whitecaps on Verge of Championship with Game 1 Win - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) September 14
• Minton Tosses 'Caps to Championship Series, 4-0 - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) September 11
• Minton Tosses 'Caps to Championship Series, 4-0 - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) September 11
• 2025 Offseason Conversation with Rhamat Alhassan - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) September 11
• Gold Acquire Moses Brown from Westchester Knicks in Three-Team Trade - Grand Rapids Gold (G League) September 11
• 'Caps Take Game 1 in Lake County, 7-2 - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) September 10
• Brad Krakowitz Named Video Coach for Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) September 9
• 'Caps Finish Storybook Regular Season with 92nd Win, 5-0 - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) September 7
• 'Caps Capture 91st Win, 6-1 - West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) September 6
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• Grand Rapids Gold (G League)
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Other cities near Grand Rapids, Michigan with alternative or minor league teams:

• Battle Creek, Michigan
• Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Lansing, Michigan
• Muskegon, Michigan

September 16	MWL	West Michigan 3 at Cedar Rapids 1 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
September 14	MWL	Cedar Rapids 3 at West Michigan 5 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final
September 11	MWL	Lake County 0 at West Michigan 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
September 9	MWL	West Michigan 7 at Lake County 2 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
September 7	MWL	Fort Wayne 0 at West Michigan 5	Final
September 6	MWL	Fort Wayne 1 at West Michigan 6	Final
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• ‘Unbelievable’ Grand Rapids crowd wows Dylan Larkin, Red Wings at Red & White Game - AHL MLive (September 22)
• Thousands pack Grand Rapids arena as Detroit Red Wings make rare appearance - AHL MLive (September 22)
• Red Wings wrap-up camp with Red & White game in Grand Rapids - AHL MLive (September 21)
• Red Wings prospect an offensive ‘juggernaut’ aiming to improve defensively - AHL MLive (September 20)
• West Michigan Whitecaps nab Midwest League MVP, Manager of the Year honors - MWL MLive (September 18)
• Only a few seats remain for the Red & White Game, get your tickets to the Detroit Red Wings in Grand Rapids - AHL MLive (September 18)
• Red Wings start training camp with this 62-man roster - AHL MLive (September 18)
• Photos: Cedar Rapids Kernels vs West Michigan Whitecaps - (9/16/25) - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 17)
• Gear up for this weekend’s Detroit Red & White Game, the Red Wings come to Grand Rapids - AHL MLive (September 17)
• West Michigan wins Game 2, sweeps Cedar Rapids Kernels for Midwest League championship - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 17)
• West Michigan Whitecaps end historic season with Midwest League title - MWL MLive (September 17)
• Whitecaps, Tigers minor league team, win Midwest League Championship - MWL Holland Sentinel (September 17)
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