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West Catholic Baseball To Play At Comerica Park On May 16

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:11:55 +0000

Grand Rapids West Catholic’s baseball team is preparing for a memorable game. The team will play at Comerica Park on Thursday, May 16. Every year the Detroit Catholic High School League plays their championship games at Comerica Park. This year, West Catholic has been invited to play a game at Comerica Park, after the championship [...]

Reporter Almost Gets Her Head Taken Off By Baseball While Taking Selfie

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:45:41 +0000

Having your picture taken and taking a picture both require a certain degree of concentration. So when you’re taking a “selfie” (and performing both of these tasks at once) you tend to be pretty oblivious to anything else going on around you. Baseball reporter Kelly Nash almost learned this lesson the hard way while she [...]

See the Cast of 'Rookie of the Year' Then And Now

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:42:58 +0000

In the ’90s baseball classic ‘Rookie of the Year,’ 12-year old Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) really wants to be a major leaguer. The only problem is he’s more of klutz than a diamond king. That all changes when Henry injuries his arm trying to make a play. The tendons in his shoulder heal “too [...]

Time for Some New Food at Fifth Third Ballpark

Andy Rent — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:00:23 +0000

Is it time for some new food at Fifth Third Ballpark? You bet it is.

Every year, the West Michigan Whitecaps love to "spice" things up a bit, by adding some new "eats" at the Ballpark.

This year is no different. They are soliciting new food ideas to be served at the Ballpark this season. Starting today, fans can submit their ideas regarding what new food items they would like to see served this summer.

Jim Leyland Will Return To Manage The Tigers Next Season

Andy Rent — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:40:32 +0000

They were sooooooo close. Missed winning the World Series by ‘that much.’ So, there’s always next year. And, next year…well…there may be some changes. Okay, the Tigers need some, but the manager and coaches won’t be changing. Next year Jim Leyland will begin his eighth season managing the Detroit Tigers because the club extended his [...]

Detroit Tiger World Series Collectables

Andy Rent — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:15:53 +0000

My friend Bob Ibach was on my morning radio show yesterday with another tremendous offer for all Tiger fans. Nikco Sports is offering a two-baseball set celebrating the Tigers in the World Series, and, Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown award. This one of a kind 2 baseball set is a Limited Edition of 5,000. The first baseball [...]

West Michigan High School Teams Bring Home State Championships

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:20:57 +0000

It was a very successful weekend for West Michigan high school teams. Unity Christian, Calvin Christian, Hudsonville, Grand Rapids Christian, Hamilton, and West Catholic all brought home either team or individual championships! West Michigan student athletes seem to have been on the rise in recent years. This past weekend is another example. Let’s congratulate all [...]

Tigers Justin Verlander Good on the Mound and Commercials!

Andy Rent — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:00:10 +0000

Baseball’s spring training is still rolling along and the Detroit Tigers, while working off some rust, are looking pretty good. Pitcher Justin Verlander got back on the mound yesterday and pitched very well. But that’s not all Verlander was good at. After the game, Verlander tweeted a link to his fans about his latest [...]

Whitecaps Looking For New Food

Andy Rent — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:30:38 +0000

Food! Ahhhhh, food! Always a wonderful thought. What am I going to have for lunch today? What are we going to have for dinner tonight?

When you go to the ball park, 5th/3rd, of course, to watch the Whitecaps, what do you think of? Of course there's a game going on, but part of the entertainment is meeting up with friends, enjoying a nice summer day/night at a ball game, and

Wiffle Ball Is Now Big Time In Grand Rapids

Andy Rent — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:47:17 +0000

This is one of the “coolest” things I have seen in a long time. Wiffle Ball goes big time. Why, in my day…which was just a “few” days ago, I was a wiffle ball master. We’d have monster games in our back yard. Flash forward to 2011 and it truly has become a field of [...]

Dad Drops Daughter To Catch Foul Ball At Dodger Game

Andy Rent — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:37:10 +0000

I caught this story on the news last night and had to share it with you. This is really from the “what was he thinking” department. With a foul ball heading toward him, and his daughter in his arms, a man at a Los Angeles Dodger’s game had to make a split-second choice He decided [...]

How Do You Occupy Your Time?

Chuck Latour — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:18:34 +0000

If not baseball, what is your favorite pastime? According to a new Rasmussen Reports poll, it doesn’t matter all that much. Just 29-percent say baseball is still “America’s national pastime,” while 46-percent don’t believe this is true. A quarter of those polled aren’t sure what the case truly is. Just 19-percent keep up with the [...]

$5 Will Get You Tix To Whitecaps Opening Day!

Kim Carson — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:10:14 +0000

If you want to go to see the Whitecaps play the Lansing Lugnuts on Opening Day, Sunday, April 10th you can do it for $5. Here's the catch! (no pun intended). You have to purchase your ticket tomorrow, Thursday. I

The Whitecaps Will Deliver A Heart Shaped Burger For Sweetie. Get Out Your Wallet!

Kim Carson — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:03:23 +0000

How would you like to do something memorable for your sweetie on Valentines Day. Well, you can make a BIG impression with a 4 pound burger that weighs in just under 5,000 calories AND you can have it delivered right to your house…for a price. The Whitecaps have you covered for Valentines Day! ps I [...]