What Happened To All The Players On The Tigers’ Website?
If you're a hardcore baseball fan a trip to the Detroit Tigers website in December may not be that unusual, unless you visited today and noticed all the players had strangely disappeared.
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West Michigan Whitecaps Will Change Their Name
The West Michigan Whitecaps will change their name...temporarily. They announced the new identity in order to bring awareness towards restoration of the Grand River. The West Michigan Whitecaps will become the Grand Rapids Dam Breakers in August.
Northeastern Little League Concession Stand Vandalized
Someone broke in and vandalized the Northeastern Little League concession stand. The group posted the news on their Facebook page.
GRCC Baseball To Play Kellogg CC at LMCU Ballpark in Free Game
Grand Rapids Community College is taking on Kellogg Community College in an upcoming double header at LMCU Ballpark- the home of the Whitecaps. The double header is free to attend.
Shohei Ohtani Had A Historic MLB Debut With A 101 MPH Pitch & Then A Home Run
Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani threw a 101 mph fastball
Look Who Made The ‘Most Popular Beer’ At The Ballpark List
I know. I know. These lists come out one after another, and it can be overwhelming. But our lives are so slow these days, due to pretty much everything being shut down by the pandemic, that we need something, even if it's for bragging rights. So here goes.
Fifth Third Ballpark Will Soon Have a New Name
After 27 seasons as the title sponsor of the West Michigan Whitecaps, Fifth Third Bank announces they won't be renewing their sponsorship.
Whitecaps Get Big Affiliate Promotion With the Detroit Tigers
The West Michigan baseball team went from a low-A Minor League team to a High-A affiliation, which means better baseball is coming to West Michigan.
This Is The Most Unexpected Ending To A World Series Game Ever
Two dropped balls and an army crawl to the home plate? It's almost as if they were doing a comedy sketch rather than playing baseball.
Source: YouTube, MLB
What’s It Look Like When A Teddy Bear Takes A Foul Ball To The Face?
Well, it's funny...but then you kind of feel bad for the teddy bear.
The good news: Dave Kaval says the bear still got to keep the ball afterwards.
Source: Mashable
This Has Got To Be One Of The Most Painful Moments In Baseball Yet
Jose Alvarez took a 105 mph line drive to the groin and had to be carted off the field, and it looked absolutely brutal.
Source: Bro Bible
Reds Announcer Thom Brennaman Has Been Suspended For Saying A Homophobic Slur
Thom Brennaman heard using a homophobic slur over his mic during a game against the Kansas City Royals, in his apology he says that he doesn't know if he'll ever be putting his headset back on.
CNN reports that Brennaman was pulled off the air during the second game of the double header...