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Introducing the Michigan Snowbirds!

March 11, 2026

MICHIGAN SNOWBIRDS FLOCKING TO LMCU BALLPARK AUGUST 1st

Comstock Park, MIWednesday, March 11, 2026 — The West Michigan Whitecaps are thrilled to introduce their latest identity, the Michigan Snowbirds! Equal parts celebration and spectacle, the Michigan Snowbirds are a love letter to everything that makes Midwest summers worth coming

MSU vs. WMU Baseball Coming to LMCU Ballpark

March 12, 2026

Michigan State To Face WMU at LMCU Ballpark

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The Michigan State Spartan baseball team will host the Western Michigan Broncos on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:05 p.m. at LMCU Ballpark.

Michigan State, representing the Big Ten Conference and based in East Lansing, will face in-state rival Western Michigan

Whitecaps Announce 2026 Promotions & More!

February 10, 2026

Whitecaps Announce 2026 Promotions and More

Comstock Park, MI - Tuesday, February 10, 2026  - The West Michigan Whitecaps are ready to kick off the 2026 season and have announced their schedule of promotions, giveaways, and more. The team looks to build off a record-breaking season and has big plans in

Choose the Next Big Food Item at LMCU Ballpark!

February 23, 2026

THE WHITECAPS FAN FOOD VOTE IS UNDERWAY!

Comstock Park, MI - Monday, February 23, 2026  - The West Michigan Whitecaps are giving fans a chance to select the next big concession item to hit the stands at LMCU Ballpark with their annual Fan Food Vote.

Five finalists were chosen by the Whitecaps Deliciousness

Whitecaps Welcome René Rivera As New Manager

February 2, 2026

RIVERA TAKES OVER AS 'CAPS SKIPPER

COMSTOCK PARK, MIFeb. 2, 2026 – 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

2026 Fan Food Vote Submissions Open

January 28, 2026

IT'S THE 2026 FAN FOOD VOTE!

Ever wanted to have a signature dish YOU created served at the ballpark? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Submit a delicious creation today!

Submit your unique ballpark food recipe HERE for a chance to see your dish at LMCU Ballpark in the 2026 season! Remember,

Cosmic Takeover Tour Adds a Second Game in Grand Rapids

December 9, 2025

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Game 1 of the Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour sold out faster than the speed of black light, so they’re running it back!

With all the buzz around Cosmic Baseball touching down at LMCU Ballpark, Game 1 sold out in hours! Cosmic Baseball doesn’t want to leave anyone

Whitecaps Community Foundation Announces Special Guests for Winter Banquet

December 17, 2025

WHITECAPS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUESTS FOR WINTER BANQUET

Players from 2025 Midwest League Championship team set to attend Whitecaps Community Foundation Winter Banquet

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.

Whitecaps Named Baseball America's MiLB Team of the Year

December 15, 2025

Awards Keep Rolling in: West Michigan Whitecaps Named Baseball America’s 2025 MiLB Team of the Year

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — December 15, 2025 — 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

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

November 17, 2025

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

Santa (Brunch) Is Coming To Town!

November 12, 2025

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town For a Delicious Brunch!

New to LMCU Ballpark this year, we're hosting Santa Brunch! What's Santa Brunch? Well hold onto your reindeer, children, because you're in for a treat!

Ho ho ho! Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town and they’re joining us for

Mitch Hooten Named Midwest League & High-A Groundskeeper of the Year

November 11, 2025

Whitecaps’ Mitch Hooten Named 2025 Midwest League and High-A Groundskeeper of the Year

There is another piece of hardware coming to LMCU Ballpark this offseason! The West Michigan Whitecaps are proud to share that Head Groundskeeper Mitch Hooten has been named the 2025 Midwest League and High-A Groundskeeper of the Year,

On August 8, 2026 Cosmic Baseball is coming to Grand Rapids!

October 22, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mark your calendars! On August 8, 2026 Cosmic Baseball is coming to Grand Rapids!

After the initial announcement that Grand Rapids will be glowing cosmic in 2026, Cosmic Baseball is excited to announce the game date for LMCU Ballpark is August 8, 2026. Fans are able to enter the

Jason Benetti to Headline Whitecaps Annual Winter Fundraising Event 

October 30, 2025

Detroit Tigers Broadcaster to Headline Whitecaps Community Foundation’s Winter Banquet

Jason Benetti to Headline Whitecaps Annual Winter Fundraising Event

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — Oct. 30, 2026 — The West Michigan Whitecaps announced today that Detroit Tigers television play-by-play announcer for FanDuel Sports Network, Jason Benetti, will headline the Whitecaps Community Foundation Winter

West Michigan Whitecaps Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

October 15, 2025

West Michigan Whitecaps Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Detroit Tigers Wenceel Perez and Parker Meadows to be inducted at the Whitecaps Community Foundation Winter Banquet.

COMSTOCK PARK – Oct. 8, 2025 – The West Michigan Whitecaps announced today plans to induct two former standout players for the

Whitecaps Announce 2026 Game Times, Fireworks, Individual Tickets On Sale Date and More

October 13, 2025

Whitecaps Announce 2026 Game Times, Fireworks, Individual Tickets On Sale Date and More

Comstock Park, MI - Monday, October 13, 2025 – Fresh off a record-breaking championship season, the West Michigan Whitecaps are gearing up for another unforgettable summer of baseball. After drawing more than 373,000 fans, capturing their seventh Midwest

West Michigan Whitecaps Named Minor League Baseball’s 2025 Organization of the Year

October 6, 2025

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS NAMED MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL’S 2025 ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

Historic season on and off the field earns the Whitecaps national recognition

INDIANAPOLIS — Oct. 6, 2025 — Minor League Baseball has named the West Michigan Whitecaps as its 2025 Organization of the Year, recognizing the club as

Whitecaps with Seven Different Former and Current Members Honored

September 17, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI (SEPTEMBER 17, 2025) – 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

We are the Champions, My Friends

West Michigan tops Cedar Rapids to claim 2025 Midwest League championship
September 17, 2025

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – For the seventh time in their 32-year franchise history, the West Michigan Whitecaps are Midwest League Champions, as a pitcher’s duel went the way of the Whitecaps in a 3-1 win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels Tuesday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The Whitecaps take their first

The Whitecaps Are Playoff Bound

June 14, 2025

THE WHITECAPS ARE PLAYOFF BOUND

For the first time since 2018, the West Michigan Whitecaps are heading to the post-season. With a 20-6 victory over the rival Lansing Lugnuts on Friday, June 13th, the Whitecaps ensured they would have to best first-half record in the Midwest League Eastern Division, which locks

Get ready, Grand Rapids! The Cosmic Takeover Tour is touching down at LMCU Ballpark in 2026! 

September 24, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Get ready, Grand Rapids! The Cosmic Takeover Tour is touching down at LMCU Ballpark in 2026!

After the completely sold out 2025 Tour, Cosmic Baseball is excited to start announcing the locations the organization will be going in the 2026 season! LMCU Ballpark is one of the spots joining

Whitecaps on Verge of Championship with Game 1 Win

September 14, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps are now one win away from hanging their first championship banner since 2015 as they rallied for four runs in the fifth inning before leaning on pitcher Carlos Marcano to carry them to the 5-3 win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels Sunday

Minton Tosses ‘Caps to Championship Series, 4-0

September 11, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps secured their spot in the 2025 Midwest League Championship series with a 4-0 shutout over the Lake County Captains in front of their biggest crowd in recorded playoff history, 7,631 fans strong, Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark.

WATCH: 'CAPS MARCH TO CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

The

‘Caps Take Game 1 in Lake County, 7-2

September 10, 2025

EASTLAKE, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps took an early lead and finished the job with one big swing to win their first playoff game since September 6, 2018, as part of a 7-2 win over the Lake County Captains on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Midwest League