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ESPN said it "might be the best baseball mascot race we've ever seen". The Whitecaps called the takedown a "Griffins-worthy check". See for yourself.

The Fifth Third Ballpark stadium lights will be on tonight, Monday, July 27, but it won’t be the West Michigan Whitecaps taking the field. Instead, the Whitecaps Community Foundation will host the first-ever All-Star Game for the YMCA Inner-City Youth Baseball and Softball Program.

The West Michigan Whitecaps are looking for ideas for new food items to be served at Fifth Third Ballpark this season. Beginning yesterday, fans can now submit their ideas regarding what new food items they would like to see served at Fifth Third Ballpark this summer.

The West Michigan Whitecaps, have had a great season so far. Very few bad weather days and nights at Fifth Third Ballpark, a fine team on the field that has already made the playoffs, and the usual assortment of great food, family fun, and wacky promotions.

Former West Michigan Whitecap and current Detroit Tiger Andy Dirks will continue his injury rehabilitation assignment by joining the West Michigan Whitecaps for 6 games. Dirks will be with the Whitecaps for their weekend series at Fifth Third Ballpark.

Baseball is a sport that has been built on traditions for more than 150 years. Tonight, tradition will meet the future when the West Michigan Whitecaps host the first-ever game played by using equipment printed by 3D, or additive manufacturing, technology.

The rebuilding of Fifth Third Ballpark is nearly finished a few weeks ahead of schedule. We all remember the devastating January fire that heavily damaged the ballpark and destroyed the first base concourse. But, our news partner, WZZM TV13, reports the Whitecaps, along with super work crews were able to pull together and get the work finished earlier than expected.

Fire damaged the West Michigan Whitecaps home park, Fifth Third Ballpark, on January 3. The season began on April 8 while repairs on the first base concourse and suites continued. Repairs are now complete and the new suites are open at Fifth Third Ballpark.

Monday night was a long night for the West Michigan Whitecaps, as the team played its longest game in franchise history.

Opening Day at Fifth Third Ballpark was a perfect start to the season for fans. Many fans took to Twitter to share the fun.

The Whitecaps have been a part of West Michigan since 1994. Thousands have made countless memories with the Whitecaps over the years. As the 2014 season begins, share your favorite memories of the Whitecaps.

Check out this time-lapse video of the Whitecaps rebuilding Fifth Third Ballpark and get ready for baseball!