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Whitecaps Refresh Calaveras in 2025

May 1, 2025

2025 New Look 2025 marks the 6th year we will play as Las Calaveras de West Michigan, and we chose to revitalize our colors, jerseys, caps, and more to demonstrate our commitment to honoring the impact the Latin community has had on, not only the game of baseball, but all

‘Caps Drop Series to Lake County

June 8, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps put the potential go-ahead run on base in the eighth inning, but they couldn't complete the rally, falling to the Lake County Captains 6-4 in front of 7,475 fans Sunday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps left eight runners in scoring position

‘Caps Enjoy Biggest Crowd Since ’19 in Defeat

June 7, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – A 2025 season-high 9,049 fans were in attendance Saturday night as the West Michigan Whitecaps fell to the Lake County Captains 6-1 at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps enjoyed their first sell-out crowd of 2025 - marking the biggest gathering West Michigan has seen since August 17,

‘Caps Taken Down by Captains, 3-0

June 6, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps put eight runners in scoring position but went hitless in eight at-bats as they were shut out by the Lake County Captains 3-0 in front of 8,067 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps put a runner at third base in

Whitecaps Walk to 5-4 Victory in 11 Innings

June 6, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps saw their magic number shrink to five games as they enjoyed a walk-off bases-loaded walk to sink the Lake County Captains 5-4 in 11 innings in front of 5,514 fans Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps loaded the bases in the

‘Caps Win Streak Concludes in 4-1 Loss

June 4, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps saw two home runs make the difference as they couldn’t rally in a 4-1 loss to the Lake County Captains - snapping their nine-game win streak in front of 4,503 fans Wednesday night at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps struggled to generate many

Whitecaps Wash Away Lake County in Ninth Straight Win

June 3, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Top Detroit Tigers prospects Kevin McGonigle and Josue Briceño hit back-to-back homers as the West Michigan Whitecaps rolled to their ninth-straight victory 9-2 over the Lake County Captains in front of 5,398 fans Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. Briceño reached base five times in the ballgame

‘Caps Get Franchise-First Road Sweep in 11-3 Win

June 1, 2025

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps finished their first six-game road series sweep in franchise history Sunday afternoon as Kevin McGonigle, John Peck, and Seth Stephenson combined for nine RBI in an 11-3 drubbing of the Dayton Dragons in front of 8,220 fans at Day Air Ballpark. McGonigle -

Briceño Slays Dragons with 9th Inning Slam, 7-4

June 1, 2025

DAYTON, OH – With the West Michigan Whitecaps down to their final out, a furious ninth-inning rally culminated in a go-ahead grand slam by Detroit Tigers top prospect Josue Briceño as part of a 7-4 win over the Dayton Dragons in front of 8,254 fans on Saturday at Day Air

Cobb Cruises, McGonigle Shines in 13-2 Win

May 30, 2025

DAYTON, OH – One day after watching Josue Briceño enjoy one of the best nights by an offensive player in West Michigan Whitecaps history, fellow top Detroit Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle reached base five times by finishing a triple shy of hitting for the cycle while Tigers pitcher Alex Cobb

Briceño Makes History in 14-1 Win

May 30, 2025

DAYTON, OH – In a feat that hasn’t occurred in Major League Baseball since at least 1901, Detroit Tigers Top-5 Prospect Josue Briceño etched his name in the record books as the first player to homer three times and record a steal of home plate in the same game as

Pacheco Helps ‘Caps Rally Again in Ten, 5-4

May 28, 2025

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps turned to a familiar face in third baseman Izaac Pacheco, whose 3-RBI performance culminated in a go-ahead RBI-single as part of a come-from-behind 5-4 win over the Dayton Dragons in front of 7,346 fans Wednesday at Day Air Ballpark. Coupled with a loss

Six-Run Fifth Sends ‘Caps to Victory

May 27, 2025

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps found themselves in a slugfest on Tuesday night as a six-run fifth inning highlighted a 12-7 win over the Dayton Dragons in front of 7,320 fans at Day Air Ballpark. The Whitecaps hold their five-game lead over the Lansing Lugnuts in the Midwest

GATE TIMES HAVE CHANGED FOR SATURDAY’S MAX CLARK BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY. 

May 23, 2025

Due to rain outs earlier in the week, Saturday’s game is now a doubleheader with Game 1 starting at 6:05pm! That means NEW GATE TIMES for the Max Clark Bobblehead Giveaway. Gates will now open at 5:15pm (5:00pm for season ticket holders). This is 30-minutes earlier than previously scheduled, so

Pacheco Clubs First Ever Walk-Off Slam

May 25, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – West Michigan Whitecaps infielder Izaac Pacheco hit the first walk-off grand slam in franchise history as they stunned the Loons 5-2 in front of 6,100 fans Sunday evening at LMCU Ballpark. The 'Caps – who did not have a hit through the first seven innings of

Patrick Plays Hero in Doubleheader Split 

May 25, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps managed just four base hits in a 4-0 shutout loss before Patrick Lee lifted a game-tying home run in the nightcap, allowing Bennett Lee to deliver a walk-off sacrifice fly as they stole the 4-3 win and a doubleheader split with the

'Caps Fall to Loons, 3-2

May 23, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Despite a strong showing by the West Michigan Whitecaps pitching staff, the offense couldn’t string hits together as the Great Lakes Loons rallied late in a 3-2 loss Friday evening at LMCU Ballpark. ‘Caps pitchers compiled 10 strikeouts while holding the Loons to 1-for-3 with runners

Clark is Grand in ‘Caps Doubleheader Sweep

May 22, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Detroit Tigers top prospect Max Clark blasted his first career High-A grand slam with the West Michigan Whitecaps as they completed a doubleheader sweep of the Great Lakes Loons by scores of 2-1 and 7-1 in front of 5,752 fans Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark. Clark

Whitecaps, Loons Doubleheader Suspended

May 21, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — For the second straight day, the Whitecaps and Loons watched Mother Nature intervene as the teams played to a 1-1 tie through two and a half innings of their scheduled doubleheader before heavy rains suspended play Wednesday morning at LMCU Ballpark. The ‘Caps and Loons –

‘Caps, Loons Postponed; Will Play Two Wednesday

May 20, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The first game of the West Michigan Whitecaps six-game series against the Great Lakes Loons was postponed after steady rain throughout the day made field conditions unplayable Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. Constant rain moving through West Michigan beginning in the late morning hours continued throughout

Whitecaps Take Five of Six from TinCaps

May 18, 2025

FORT WAYNE, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps saw a pair of rehabbing Detroit Tigers take the field for just the second time in franchise history, as pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long and outfielder Wenceel Perez helped pave the way to a 3-2 win over the Fort Wayne TinCaps in front of

‘Caps Clinch Series Win in Fort Wayne, 4-1

May 17, 2025

FORT WAYNE, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps put forth another masterful pitching performance in a 4-1 win over the Fort Wayne TinCaps in front of 7,602 fans at Parkview Field on Saturday night. Sears, who struck out a career-high seven batters in five scoreless frames, helped the Whitecaps clinch

‘Caps Double-Up Fort Wayne, 8-4

May 16, 2025

FORT WAYNE, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed the services of a major league addition, as Detroit Tigers outfielder and four-year ‘Caps alum Wenceel Perez rejoined the club as part of an 8-4 win over the Fort Wayne TinCaps in front of 5,859 fans at Parkview Field on Friday

Whitecaps Take Tough Loss, 9-8

May 15, 2025

FORT WAYNE, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps made a mistake rarely seen in baseball, and it led to the loss of a five-run lead and a 9-8 loss to the Fort Wayne TinCaps in front of 4,562 fans on Thursday night at Parkview Field. Holding a 7-5 lead with