http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/Latest news, rumors and opinions about the West Michigan Whitecaps baseball team.enFri, 17 May 2013 20:14:17 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest news, rumors and opinions about the West Michigan Whitecaps baseball team.west_michigan_whitecapshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/O3CCSV9BwQA/charlie_gillies_pitches_strong.htmlcat:Whitecaps StoriesLenny Padilla | grsports@mlive.comFri, 17 May 2013 20:14:17 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10578304 ]]>West Michigan struggles on offense, going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position and stranding a total of 10 runners.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/charlie_gillies_pitches_strong.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/1e-AINb5TnE/fast_start_helps_west_michigan.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsThu, 16 May 2013 20:11:30 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10568413 ]]>DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps jumped out to an early lead and hung on for a 6-4 victory over the Dayton Dragons on Thursday night, clinching their first road series of the year by winning the rubber match...noDAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps jumped out to an early lead and hung on for a 6-4 victory over the Dayton Dragons on Thursday night, clinching their first road series of the year by winning the rubber match...DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps jumped out to an early lead and hung on for a 6-4 victory over the Dayton Dragons on Thursday night, clinching their first road series of the year by winning the rubber match...http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/fast_start_helps_west_michigan.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/cC8QXfbrnP8/whitecaps_-_bowling_green_seri_1.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsThu, 16 May 2013 09:26:18 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10563491 ]]>Whitecaps closer Jose Valdez looks to continue his strong season this weekend at Fifth Third Ballpark.  On Deck: The Whitecaps return to Fifth Third Ballpark for a brief homestand and will entertain the Bowling Green Hot Rods for four games....noWhitecaps closer Jose Valdez looks to continue his strong season this weekend at Fifth Third Ballpark.  On Deck: The Whitecaps return to Fifth Third Ballpark for a brief homestand and will entertain the Bowling Green Hot Rods for four games....Whitecaps closer Jose Valdez looks to continue his strong season this weekend at Fifth Third Ballpark.  On Deck: The Whitecaps return to Fifth Third Ballpark for a brief homestand and will entertain the Bowling Green Hot Rods for four games....http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/whitecaps_-_bowling_green_seri_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/fbLknSb3tkk/whitecaps_menu_item_part_of_an.htmlTodd Chance | tchance@mlive.comThu, 16 May 2013 08:29:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10562864 ]]>Burger finds some colossal competition from across the leaguenoBurger finds some colossal competition from across the leagueBurger finds some colossal competition from across the leaguehttp://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/whitecaps_menu_item_part_of_an.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/V-UR5qDyoMg/jeff_holm_and_mario_martinez_l.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsWed, 15 May 2013 20:21:29 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10561594 ]]>DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps broke out of their offensive doldrums in a big way on Wednesday night, exploding for 11 runs on 12 hits in an 11-3 rout of the Dayton Dragons on Wednesday night at Fifth...noDAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps broke out of their offensive doldrums in a big way on Wednesday night, exploding for 11 runs on 12 hits in an 11-3 rout of the Dayton Dragons on Wednesday night at Fifth...DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps broke out of their offensive doldrums in a big way on Wednesday night, exploding for 11 runs on 12 hits in an 11-3 rout of the Dayton Dragons on Wednesday night at Fifth...http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/jeff_holm_and_mario_martinez_l.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/Wj_KwhcmonQ/detroit_tiger_avisail_garcia_r.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsWed, 15 May 2013 07:29:12 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10556662 ]]>Current Detroit Tiger Avisail Garcia played with the Whitecaps in 2009 and 2010  COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Avisail Garcia became the 100th player in West Michigan Whitecaps' history to make it to the major leagues when he was called up...noCurrent Detroit Tiger Avisail Garcia played with the Whitecaps in 2009 and 2010  COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Avisail Garcia became the 100th player in West Michigan Whitecaps' history to make it to the major leagues when he was called up...Current Detroit Tiger Avisail Garcia played with the Whitecaps in 2009 and 2010  COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Avisail Garcia became the 100th player in West Michigan Whitecaps' history to make it to the major leagues when he was called up...http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_tiger_avisail_garcia_r.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/PeEbV7n6nk8/post_9.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsTue, 14 May 2013 19:26:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10554958 ]]>DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps had their hands full with rehabbing Cincinnati Reds’ star Johnny Cueto on Tuesday night, narrowly avoiding a shutout in a 6-2 loss to the Dayton Dragons at Fifth Third Field. West Michigan (15-20)...noDAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps had their hands full with rehabbing Cincinnati Reds’ star Johnny Cueto on Tuesday night, narrowly avoiding a shutout in a 6-2 loss to the Dayton Dragons at Fifth Third Field. West Michigan (15-20)...DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps had their hands full with rehabbing Cincinnati Reds’ star Johnny Cueto on Tuesday night, narrowly avoiding a shutout in a 6-2 loss to the Dayton Dragons at Fifth Third Field. West Michigan (15-20)...http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/post_9.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/fuQrMcnv0rs/west_michigan_whitecaps_to_fac.htmlcat:Whitecaps StoriesPeter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.comTue, 14 May 2013 07:13:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10549288 ]]>Cincinnati's Johnny Cueto, who was fourth in the Cy Young balloting last season, expected to make rehab start tonight for Class-A Dayton.noCincinnati's Johnny Cueto, who was fourth in the Cy Young balloting last season, expected to make rehab start tonight for Class-A Dayton.Cincinnati's Johnny Cueto, who was fourth in the Cy Young balloting last season, expected to make rehab start tonight for Class-A Dayton.cat:Whitecaps Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/west_michigan_whitecaps_to_fac.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/ro6QFpHDosw/west_michigan_whitecaps_drop_s.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsMon, 13 May 2013 11:28:25 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10544671 ]]>SOUTH BEND, IN – Monday was a day of missed opportunities for the West Michigan Whitecaps, who stranded 10 runners on base and went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position during a 6-2 loss to the South Bend Silver Hawks...noSOUTH BEND, IN – Monday was a day of missed opportunities for the West Michigan Whitecaps, who stranded 10 runners on base and went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position during a 6-2 loss to the South Bend Silver Hawks...SOUTH BEND, IN – Monday was a day of missed opportunities for the West Michigan Whitecaps, who stranded 10 runners on base and went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position during a 6-2 loss to the South Bend Silver Hawks...http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/west_michigan_whitecaps_drop_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/68gViUfk718/former_whitecaps_manager_bruce_2.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsMon, 13 May 2013 07:50:35 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10542855 ]]>Former Whitecaps manager Bruce Fields returned to Fifth Third Ballpark in a new role.noFormer Whitecaps manager Bruce Fields returned to Fifth Third Ballpark in a new role.Former Whitecaps manager Bruce Fields returned to Fifth Third Ballpark in a new role.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/former_whitecaps_manager_bruce_2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/LcdDG2U9SMM/west_michigan_whitecaps_stifle.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsSun, 12 May 2013 14:55:41 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10541411 ]]>SOUTH BEND, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps and South Bend Silver Hawks battled all afternoon on Sunday, but in the end the ‘Caps could not withstand a 13-hit Silver Hawks’ attack in a 2-1, 10-inning loss at Coveleski Stadium....http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/west_michigan_whitecaps_stifle.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/f3kgAhVVxLs/montreal_robertson_and_lance_d.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsSat, 11 May 2013 20:09:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10538252 ]]>SOUTH BEND, IN – Montreal Robertson threw seven strong innings and the middle of the West Michigan Whitecaps’ batting lineup exploded for a 9-4 win over the South Bend Silver Hawks on Saturday night at Coveleski Stadium. West Michigan (15-17)...noSOUTH BEND, IN – Montreal Robertson threw seven strong innings and the middle of the West Michigan Whitecaps’ batting lineup exploded for a 9-4 win over the South Bend Silver Hawks on Saturday night at Coveleski Stadium. West Michigan (15-17)...SOUTH BEND, IN – Montreal Robertson threw seven strong innings and the middle of the West Michigan Whitecaps’ batting lineup exploded for a 9-4 win over the South Bend Silver Hawks on Saturday night at Coveleski Stadium. West Michigan (15-17)...http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/montreal_robertson_and_lance_d.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/zQeMyowpaUI/west_michigan_whitecaps_and_bo.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsFri, 10 May 2013 20:11:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10531475 ]]>BOWLING GREEN, KY – The West Michigan Whitecaps and Bowling Green Hot Rods played a half-inning before being suspended due to rain on Friday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. The scheduled completion of the game, which was halted in a...http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/west_michigan_whitecaps_and_bo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/bbinaMXoeAw/west_michigan_whitecaps_let_ea.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsThu, 09 May 2013 20:56:47 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10524292 ]]>BOWLING GREEN, KY – The West Michigan Whitecaps watched a tie game slip away during a four-run sixth inning on Thursday night, losing the middle game of a three-game series, 5-1, to the Bowling Green Hot Rods at Bowling Green...noBOWLING GREEN, KY – The West Michigan Whitecaps watched a tie game slip away during a four-run sixth inning on Thursday night, losing the middle game of a three-game series, 5-1, to the Bowling Green Hot Rods at Bowling Green...BOWLING GREEN, KY – The West Michigan Whitecaps watched a tie game slip away during a four-run sixth inning on Thursday night, losing the middle game of a three-game series, 5-1, to the Bowling Green Hot Rods at Bowling Green...http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/west_michigan_whitecaps_let_ea.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/S9BP5SWSLkE/holms_bat_johns_arm_lead_west.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsWed, 08 May 2013 20:53:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10517537 ]]>BOWLING GREEN, KY – The West Michigan Whitecaps got off to a strong start on their nine-game, three-city road trip on Wednesday night, outlasting the Bowling Green Hot Rods for a 2-0 victory in a thrilling pitchers’ duel at Bowling...noBOWLING GREEN, KY – The West Michigan Whitecaps got off to a strong start on their nine-game, three-city road trip on Wednesday night, outlasting the Bowling Green Hot Rods for a 2-0 victory in a thrilling pitchers’ duel at Bowling...BOWLING GREEN, KY – The West Michigan Whitecaps got off to a strong start on their nine-game, three-city road trip on Wednesday night, outlasting the Bowling Green Hot Rods for a 2-0 victory in a thrilling pitchers’ duel at Bowling...http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/holms_bat_johns_arm_lead_west.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/UCRtLsm7m4k/whitecaps_ready_to_field_glove.htmlcat:Whitecaps StoriesPeter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.comWed, 08 May 2013 15:12:06 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10513048 ]]>'Give-A-Glove campaign also involves Grand Rapids YMCA and Fifth Third Bank to support Inner City Youth Baseball/Softball Program.no'Give-A-Glove campaign also involves Grand Rapids YMCA and Fifth Third Bank to support Inner City Youth Baseball/Softball Program.'Give-A-Glove campaign also involves Grand Rapids YMCA and Fifth Third Bank to support Inner City Youth Baseball/Softball Program.cat:Whitecaps Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/whitecaps_ready_to_field_glove.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/XvxeCSJWy70/whitecaps_manager_larry_parris_1.htmlcat:Whitecaps StoriesPeter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.comMon, 06 May 2013 20:42:12 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10503984 ]]>Whitecaps conclude homestand with loss that centered on umpire calls and too many walks.noWhitecaps conclude homestand with loss that centered on umpire calls and too many walks.Whitecaps conclude homestand with loss that centered on umpire calls and too many walks.cat:Whitecaps Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/whitecaps_manager_larry_parris_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/yEMs3RjVIt0/whitecaps_catch_grand_rapids_g.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsMon, 06 May 2013 05:42:30 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10498331 ]]>View full sizeWhitecaps outfielder and Venezuela native Danry Vasquez had to bundle up during the first part of the baseball season.  COMSTOCK PARK, MI – A video game is the closest West Michigan Whitecapsoutfielder Danry Vasquez has come to experiencing...noView full sizeWhitecaps outfielder and Venezuela native Danry Vasquez had to bundle up during the first part of the baseball season.  COMSTOCK PARK, MI – A video game is the closest West Michigan Whitecapsoutfielder Danry Vasquez has coView full sizeWhitecaps outfielder and Venezuela native Danry Vasquez had to bundle up during the first part of the baseball season.  COMSTOCK PARK, MI – A video game is the closest West Michigan Whitecapsoutfielder Danry Vasquez has come to experiencing...http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/whitecaps_catch_grand_rapids_g.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/P1t7meuT_Xk/whitecaps_walk_12_batters_in_u.htmlcat:Whitecaps StoriesLenny Padilla | grsports@mlive.comSun, 05 May 2013 15:24:46 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10495896 ]]>The Whitecaps lost to the Quad Cities Bandits 5-4 on Sunday afternoon in front of 3,800 fans in perhaps the ugliest game of the season. But you wouldn’t know it by the score.noThe Whitecaps lost to the Quad Cities Bandits 5-4 on Sunday afternoon in front of 3,800 fans in perhaps the ugliest game of the season. But you wouldn’t know it by the score.The Whitecaps lost to the Quad Cities Bandits 5-4 on Sunday afternoon in front of 3,800 fans in perhaps the ugliest game of the season. But you wouldn’t know it by the score.cat:Whitecaps Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/whitecaps_walk_12_batters_in_u.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/Z8e992Dwlr0/four-run_rally_in_the_fifth_in.htmlWest Michigan WhitecapsSat, 04 May 2013 20:08:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.10491084 ]]> Second Baseman Devon TravisFile art | MLive.com COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps are becoming a team that almost prefers playing from behind. A four-run fifth inning erased an early deficit and carried the Whitecaps to a 7-4...no Second Baseman Devon TravisFile art | MLive.com COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps are becoming a team that almost prefers playing from behind. A four-run fifth inning erased an early deficit and carried the Whitecaps to a Second Baseman Devon TravisFile art | MLive.com COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps are becoming a team that almost prefers playing from behind. A four-run fifth inning erased an early deficit and carried the Whitecaps to a 7-4...http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/05/four-run_rally_in_the_fifth_in.htmlnonadult