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Introducing the Michigan Snowbirds!

March 11, 2026

MICHIGAN SNOWBIRDS FLOCKING TO LMCU BALLPARK AUGUST 1st Comstock Park, MI — Wednesday, 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

‘Caps and Dragons Washed Away on Friday

June 26, 2026

For the second time this season, the West Michigan Whitecaps watched one of their road games washed out due to rain, as the fourth contest of their six-game series against the Dayton Dragons was postponed due to inclement weather on Friday night at Day Air Ballpark. Persistent rain moving through

Five-Run Frames Send ‘Caps to Thursday Victory

June 25, 2026

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps watched their starting pitcher last just a single inning, but a taxed bullpen stepped up to cover the remainder of the ballgame as part of an 11-4 win over the Dayton Dragons in front of 7,678 fans in attendance at Day Air Ballpark

‘Caps Hammer Four Homers in 12-6 Loss

June 24, 2026

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps jumped out to an early lead, but watched their opponent bring in nine runs over the first three innings – all with two outs in each frame – as part of a 12-6 loss to the Dayton Dragons in front of 7,539 fans

Sanchez Sends ‘Caps to 8-5 Loss

June 23, 2026

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps rallied from a pair of deficits, but couldn’t muster a third comeback, as shortstop Carlos Sanchez reached base four times – including three extra-base hits and a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning as part of an 8-5 loss to the Dayton

Rayner, Rainer Send ‘Caps to Sweep

June 21, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps scored three runs in the first inning and rode the hot start to complete a five-game sweep of the Lansing Lugnuts in a 4-1 win in front of 5,838 fans on a Father’s Day Sunday at LMCU Ballpark. Starting pitcher Rayner Castillo

‘Caps Ride Late Surge Past ‘Lugs

June 20, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – A late offensive fury helped lift the West Michigan Whitecaps past the Lansing Lugnuts 7-3 for their fourth straight victory in front of their second-largest crowd of the season, with 8,628 fans in attendance on Saturday night at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan scored six runs across

Pennington Launches ‘Caps Over ‘Nuts

June 19, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps kicked off the second half of the regular season with a late comeback victory, as a key home run and strong pitching carried them past the Lansing Lugnuts 3-2 in front of 7,051 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. Whitecaps outfielder Garrett

‘Caps Tie Franchise Record in Shutout Victory

June 18, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps scored 14 runs across the first three innings as they put their name in club history with in their biggest offensive output of the season – a 16-0 blowout of the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 7,392 fans Thursday night at LMCU

‘Caps, ‘Nuts Wednesday Contest Canceled

June 17, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — For the second time in three games, the West Michigan Whitecaps saw a ballgame canceled due to rain, as the second game of their six-game series against the Lansing Lugnuts was negated due to rain. Persistent rain moving through Grand Rapids during the afternoon and into

‘Caps Quiet Lugnuts Offense in 4-1 Win

June 16, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps saw a late offensive explosion and a strong pitching performance carry them to a 4-1 win over the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 5,493 fans Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan scored four runs on four hits across the sixth and

‘Caps-Captains Series Finale Canceled

June 14, 2026

EASTLAKE, OH — The West Michigan Whitecaps experienced their first cancellation of the 2026 season, as their series finale against the Lake County Captains was squashed due to rain. Constant rain moving through suburban Cleveland began in the Sunday morning and early afternoon hours and continued throughout the day, ultimately

‘Caps Let See-Saw Affair Slip Away, 9-8

June 13, 2026

EASTLAKE, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a late-inning comeback for the second straight night, but this time, they were unable to make it stand as a wild pitch by reliever Jalen Evans led to a 9-8 walk-off loss to the Lake County Captains on Saturday night at Classic

Rainer Rallies ‘Caps in 8-6 Win

June 12, 2026

EASTLAKE, OH – Detroit Tigers No.2 Prospect Bryce Rainer launched a tiebreaking, two-run, ninth-inning homer as the West Michigan Whitecaps scored six unanswered runs to rally from a four-run deficit as part of an 8-6 win over the Lake County Captains on Friday night at Classic Park. Rainer, who drilled

Schubart Sends Captains Over ‘Caps, 6-5

June 12, 2026

EASTLAKE, OH – For the third straight day, a home run by first baseman Nolan Schubart helped decide a ballgame, as the West Michigan Whitecaps fell by the final score of 6-5 to the Lake County Captains in the third game of a six-game series at Classic Park. Schubart, a

‘Caps Blast Past Lake County, 8-4

June 10, 2026

EASTLAKE, OH – A pair of late-inning home runs by Garrett Pennington and Jackson Strong helped lift the West Michigan Whitecaps to an 8-4 win over the Lake County Captains on Wednesday afternoon at Classic Park. The Whitecaps, who never trailed in the contest, saved their best swings for last

‘Caps Drop Series Opener to Captains, 4-2

June 9, 2026

EASTLAKE, OH – A go-ahead two-run homer by first baseman Nolan Schubart in the eighth inning made the difference as part of a 4-2 West Michigan Whitecaps loss to the Lake County Captains on Tuesday night to open a six-game series at Classic Park. Schubart, a native of Durand, Michigan,

Plan Ahead for Upcoming Highway Construction near LMCU Ballpark

June 1, 2026

PLAN AHEAD FOR UPCOMING HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION NEAR LMCU BALLPARK Fans visiting LMCU Ballpark this week are encouraged to plan ahead due to an ongoing Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) bridge repair project on US-131 North at the overpass over West River Drive near LMCU ballpark. The project is expected to

‘Caps Take Series in Skubal’s Dominant Return

June 7, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Defending two-time American League Cy Young Award-winner Tarik Skubal dazzled in his rehab appearance with the West Michigan Whitecaps as they blanked the Dayton Dragons 8-0 in front of 8,967 fans Sunday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. Skubal saw his first live game action since undergoing arthroscopic

‘Caps Slay Dragons, 11-3

June 6, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps scored double-digit runs for the second consecutive night for the first time all-season and put the game out of reach in the early innings as part of an 11-3 blowout victory over the Dayton Dragons in front of 7,308 fans Saturday night

Sojka Sends Whitecaps to Wild Walk-Off Win

June 6, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth as outfielder Andrew Sojka delivered a game-winning sacrifice fly to beat the Dayton Dragons 11-10 in front of 6,751 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. In a game that saw five total

Updates For Sunday's Game

June 5, 2026

Heads up, 'Caps fans!!! With today's news of Tarik Skubal being slated for an MLB Rehab Assignment with us on Sunday, we have some updates on our gameday operations. - The parking lot will now open at 10:00am - Gates will open at 11:45am for season ticket holders and 12:00pm

‘Caps Come Up Short in 4-3 Loss

June 4, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps rallied but fell short in the ninth inning as they left the potential game-tying run at third base in a 4-3 loss to the Dayton Dragons in front of 5,321 fans Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan launched three home runs

‘Caps Scrap to 6-4 Victory

June 3, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps rallied late to beat the Dayton Dragons for the first time this season by a final score of 6-4 in front of 4,448 fans Wednesday night at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan came back from a one-run deficit with three runs in the

Minton Strikes Out Ten in Defeat

June 2, 2026

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed ten strikeouts from starting pitcher Hayden Minton but couldn’t keep pace with the Dayton Dragons, falling 10-4 in front of 4,614 fans Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. Minton punched out the first five batters he faced on the way to setting