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On January 13, Major League Baseball announced six Minor League players received 50-game suspensions due to positive drug tests. A former West Michigan Whitecaps player was among those suspended.

The players have all packed up and returned home for the off-season. Road construction season is winding down with the coming freeze, but that never stops the West Michigan Whitecaps, because construction season at Fifth Third Ballpark is just beginning.

The Detroit Tigers today announced that the West Michigan Whitecaps will have a new manager to begin the 2017 season, and it one of their own, so to speak.

With the Whitecaps season over, bats and mitts are being traded for pigskin and shoulder pads at 5/3rd Ballpark.

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids will host the 14th annual World’s Largest Dog Wash at Fifth Third Ballpark this Sunday, July 10. The event, held during the Whitecaps “Dog Days” game, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature dog washes, grooming and doggy bag giveaways. In addition to the dog wash, the event will include a pet contest with prizes for best dog trick, longest dog ears and do

How about some baseball for a fun Memorial Day Weekend? There will be a lot of fun at Fifth Third Ballpark. The West Michigan Whitecaps have announced they're adding Fireworks to Friday night’s game vs. the Dayton Dragons. There are now great Family Fare Fireworks shows on back-to-back nights to kick off the holiday weekend.

With summer upon us that means summer lovin'. Whether you're attached or single these are some of the best places to go on a date in West Michigan. From activities to the simple things, you and your date are guaranteed to have summer fun...

Looks like you'll be able to get some "Dutch Love" at Fifth Third Ballpark this summer. The flatbread sandwich has been named the winner of the 2016 Fan Food Vote.

It wouldn't be a Michigan summer without baseball and road trips. Combine the two and you'll have a memorable summer vacation. Enjoy a week of great baseball this summer while exploring seven stadiums and some great Michigan cities!

There's no doubt about it, Grand Rapids is an awesome city. We've got lots of attractions and fun things always going on, we're a family friendly city and appeal to the younger crowd as well. Grand Rapids has A LOT to offer so no wonder why we make so many "best of" lists...

What do you think, yummy? It's a Deep Fried Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie! Oh, my! My mouth is watering and I'm beginning to drool over the finalist list of possible new food at Fifth Third Ballpark and the Whitecaps, and this is one of the eight finalists!

Just like through all of 2015, the West Michigan Whitecaps saved their best baseball for when their backs were against the wall, as they rallied to earn their sixth Midwest League Championship in team history thanks to a 3-2 victory over the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Perfect Game Field Monday night...