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The West Michigan Whitecaps are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they are a member of the Midwest League.

Rivera Takes over as 'Caps Skipper

February 2, 2026 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - The defending Midwest League Champion West Michigan Whitecaps are slated to have a host of new faces on the 2026 coaching staff, including its 16th manager in club history, MLB veteran René Rivera, as part of a move announced in conjunction with the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The 42-year-old was most recently the skipper of the Tigers Single-A affiliate, Lakeland Flying Tigers, collecting honors as Florida State League Manager of the Year along with the 2025 FSL Championship. "I'm extremely gratefu... Full Story

Whitecaps Community Foundation Announces Special Guests for Winter Banquet

December 17, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Whitecaps Community Foundation is excited to announce several special guests who will attend the Winter Banquet, presented by Eastbrook Homes, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel's Ambassador Ballroom. A trio of players from the 2025 Midwest League Championship Whitecaps team will participate in this year's event with a fireside chat to reminisce about the magic that unfolded in West Michigan. Patrick Lee, Joe Adametz, and Austin Murr will recall their memories from the wildl... Full Story

West Michigan Whitecaps Named Baseball America's 2025 MiLB Team of the Year

December 15, 2025 - COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - The awards keep rolling in for the West Michigan Whitecaps this offseason, as Baseball America has officially named the Whitecaps the 2025 Minor League Team of the Year, recognizing the West Michigan Whitecaps as the top performing club among all 120 teams across Minor League Baseball. This prestigious national honor adds yet another highlight to a landmark year for the organization. Baseball America's MiLB Team of the Year honor is awarded to the club that demonstrates the strongest overall perform... Full Story

Whitecaps Announce New Drink Rail Area and Seating Upgrades at LMcU Ballpark

November 17, 2025 - Comstock Park, MI - The West Michigan Whitecaps are continuing to enhance the fan experience at LMCU Ballpark with the addition of a brand-new seat experience and several upgraded sections of fan seating. The new Drink Rail Seating Section, set to debut for the 2026 season, will replace the former bleacher section of 125 along the third base line. Designed with comfort, space, and socializing in mind, the new area will feature: Breathable mesh swivel seats with a drink rail, allowing fans to place their food and drinks... Full Story

• Rivera Takes over as 'Caps Skipper - February 2, 2026
  
• Whitecaps Community Foundation Announces Special Guests for Winter Banquet - December 17, 2025
  
• West Michigan Whitecaps Named Baseball America's 2025 MiLB Team of the Year - December 15, 2025
  
• Whitecaps Announce New Drink Rail Area and Seating Upgrades at LMcU Ballpark - November 17, 2025
  
• Whitecaps Community Foundation Winter Banquet Tickets Go on Sale Monday, November 3rd - November 3, 2025
  
• Detroit Tigers Broadcaster to Headline Whitecaps Community Foundation's Winter Banquet - October 30, 2025
  
• Mark Your Calendars on August 8, 2026 Cosmic Baseball Is Coming to Grand Rapids - October 20, 2025
  
• West Michigan Whitecaps Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees - October 15, 2025
  
• Whitecaps Announce 2026 Game Times, Fireworks, Individual Tickets on Sale Date and More - October 13, 2025
  
• West Michigan Whitecaps Named Minor League Baseball's 2025 Organization of the Year - October 6, 2025
  
• Cosmic Takeover Tour Is Touching Down at LMCU Ballpark in 2026 - September 24, 2025
  
• Pacheco Named 2025 Midwest League MVP - September 17, 2025
  
• We Are the Champions, My Friends - September 17, 2025
  
• Whitecaps on Verge of Championship with Game 1 Win - September 14, 2025
  
• Minton Tosses 'Caps to Championship Series, 4-0 - September 11, 2025
  
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LMCU Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps
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League: Midwest League
Home: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: High A
Affiliation: Detroit Tigers
Website: West Michigan Whitecaps site
Schedule: Full West Michigan Whitecaps Schedule Statistics: Full West Michigan Whitecaps Statistics

Tue., Sep 16	W	West Michigan 3 at Cedar Rapids 1 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
Sun., Sep 14	W	Cedar Rapids 3 at West Michigan 5 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final
Thu., Sep 11	W	Lake County 0 at West Michigan 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Tue., Sep 9	W	West Michigan 7 at Lake County 2 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., Sep 7	W	Fort Wayne 0 at West Michigan 5	Final
Sat., Sep 6	W	Fort Wayne 1 at West Michigan 6	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the West Michigan Whitecaps:

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• Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) - Kalamazoo, Michigan
  
• Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) - Kalamazoo, Michigan
  
• Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) - Muskegon, Michigan
  
• Athletic Club Grand Rapids (MLS NEXT Pro) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  

• Year in Review for Holland-area sports, the top stories of 2025 - MWL Holland Sentinel (December 30)
  
• Wild and wacky Banana Ball from Savannah coming to the home of the Tigers - MWL MLive (October 10)
  
• Cosmic Baseball to make Michigan debut in Grand Rapids - MWL MLive (September 24)
  
• West Michigan Whitecaps nab Midwest League MVP, Manager of the Year honors - MWL MLive (September 18)
  
• Photos: Cedar Rapids Kernels vs West Michigan Whitecaps - (9/16/25) - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (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)
  
• Cedar Rapids Kernels build early lead but fall to West Michigan in Game 1 of MWL finals - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 15)
  
• West Michigan Whitecaps a win from Midwest League title, beat Kernels - MWL Holland Sentinel (September 15)
  
• Whitecaps vs. Cedar Rapids Kernals, Midwest League finals - MWL Holland Sentinel (September 14)
  
• West Michigan Whitecaps head to Midwest League championship - MWL Holland Sentinel (September 12)
  
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