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Christmas Lite Show Returns with New Experiences

November 14, 2018 - Comstock Park, MI - This year marks the twenty-first anniversary of celebrating the holidays for Christmas Lite Show - a Grand Rapids area holiday attraction. Christmas Lite Show is West Michigan's largest, animated, drive-through light show. Located at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, the attraction maintains almost two miles of lights, tunnels, and animated displays and entertained over 70,000 visitors last year. Founder, Bill Schrader hopes to continue "Making Lifetime Memories" for other West Michigan families ... Full Story

2019 Whitecaps Season Tickets Now on Sale

October 31, 2018 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - Season tickets and mini ticket plans for the 2019 West Michigan Whitecaps baseball season are now on sale! The Whitecaps have several different season ticket packages available, starting as low as $67.50. These include a full-season 70-game plan, half-season, 10-game plans, a 5-game, Tigers Wednesdays plans and flexbooks. Season ticket holders receive special perks ranging from a free luxury suite, discounted hot dog/soda vouchers, discounted preferred parking plans, souvenir shop discounts, a ticket b... Full Story

Whitecaps Announce 2019 Season Schedule

October 2, 2018 - Comstock Park, MI - The West Michigan Whitecaps have announced their schedule for the 2019 season. The team hopes to build on its semifinal playoff appearance in 2018 when it starts its 26th season on the road at South Bend on Thursday, April 4. The Whitecaps' home opener is on Saturday, April 6 against the South Bend Cubs at 4 p.m., followed by a 2 p.m. contest on Sunday, April 7. The home season includes 70 home games of a 140-game schedule that will run through September 2. "The Tigers have always given us great ta... Full Story

Traverse City Baseball Purchases Wuerfel Park, New Team, New League Announced for the 2019 Season

September 26, 2018 - Traverse City, Michigan - Exciting changes are coming to the Traverse City sports and entertainment landscape! Traverse City Baseball, a group of investors lead by the West Michigan Whitecaps, have purchased Wuerfel Park and will begin play as a Northwoods League affiliate in May of 2019. Fans should expect a new, more interactive experience, complete with innovative promotions, new food options and facility upgrades to enhance the ballpark fun. Joe Chamberlin, CEO of the West Michigan Whitecaps will oversee the project. ... Full Story

• Christmas Lite Show Returns with New Experiences - November 14, 2018
  
• 2019 Whitecaps Season Tickets Now on Sale - October 31, 2018
  
• Whitecaps Announce 2019 Season Schedule - October 2, 2018
  
• Traverse City Baseball Purchases Wuerfel Park, New Team, New League Announced for the 2019 Season - September 26, 2018
  
• 'Caps Season Ends in 3-1 Loss - September 10, 2018
  
• Hot Rods Handle 'Caps in Game 1 - September 8, 2018
  
• 'Caps Stun Loons to Advance - September 6, 2018
  
• Bass Reels in Game One - September 6, 2018
  
• 'Caps Playoff Bound with 10th Inning Thriller - September 4, 2018
  
• Whitecaps Win Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive - September 2, 2018
  
• 'Caps Feel Pain of Fort Wayne - September 1, 2018
  
• 'Caps to Settle Playoff Fate this Weekend - August 31, 2018
  
• De La Rosa, Pearce Propel 'Caps to Wildcard Tie - August 30, 2018
  
• Bass Masters Dragons - August 29, 2018
  
• 'Caps to Present Corvette to Lucky Fan - August 28, 2018
  
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League: Midwest League
Home: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: A
Affiliation: Detroit Tigers
Website: West Michigan Whitecaps site
Schedule: Full West Michigan Whitecaps Schedule
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Statistics: Full West Michigan Whitecaps Statistics

Sun., Sep 9	L	West Michigan 1 at Bowling Green 3 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Sat., Sep 8	L	Bowling Green 6 at West Michigan 5 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Thu., Sep 6	W	West Michigan 2 at Great Lakes 1 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Wed., Sep 5	W	Great Lakes 0 at West Michigan 6 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Mon., Sep 3	W	Fort Wayne 2 at West Michigan 3	Final (10)
Sun., Sep 2	W	Fort Wayne 1 at West Michigan 2	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the West Michigan Whitecaps:

• Battle Creek Bombers (Northwoods) - Battle Creek, Michigan
  
• Grand Rapids Drive (G League) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) - Kalamazoo, Michigan
  
• Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) - Kalamazoo, Michigan
  
• Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) - Muskegon, Michigan
  
• West Michigan Ironmen (CIF) - Muskegon, Michigan
  

• Plenty of work goes into getting Fifth Third Ballpark ready for college football - MWL Grand Rapids Press (October 1)
• Whitecaps buy Traverse City stadium, plan college wooden bat team - MWL Holland Sentinel (September 27)
• Whitecaps ownership buys Wuerfel Park with plans for new team - MWL Grand Rapids Press (September 26)
• What Lance Parrish learned his first season as Whitecaps manager - MWL Grand Rapids Press (September 12)
• Closing the Whitecaps 2018 season with highlights and best moments - MWL Grand Rapids Press (September 10)
• Whitecaps eliminated from playoffs - MWL Holland Sentinel (September 10)
• Whitecaps eliminated by Hot Rods - MWL Holland Sentinel (September 10)
• Hot Rods advance to Midwest League Championship - MWL Bowling Green Daily News (September 10)
• West Michigan Whitecaps' season comes to an end - MWL Grand Rapids Press (September 10)
• Whitecaps fall in Game 1 after 9th-inning rally falls short - MWL Holland Sentinel (September 9)
• Hot Rods take opener from West Michigan - MWL Bowling Green Daily News (September 9)
• Errors in the outfield cost Whitecaps in opener of division finals - MWL Grand Rapids Press (September 9)
• All Today's West Michigan Whitecaps Headlines