http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/Latest news, rumors and opinions about the West Michigan Whitecaps baseball team.enMovable 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/uWXhxQE6mqA/with_dad_watching_prince_field.html21310Peter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.comThu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:08 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7632285 ]]>Up-and-coming star faced West Michigan in 2003 with father Cecil Fielder watching from suite at Fifth Third Ballpark.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2012/01/with_dad_watching_prince_field.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/lY7MJkUeyws/whitecaps_2012_ballpark_food_p.htmlWhitecaps StoriesTodd Chance | tchance@mlive.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:43 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7707947 ]]>You'll have your chance to vote from the Top 10 food choices to add to the Whitecaps menu this season.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2012/02/whitecaps_2012_ballpark_food_p.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/GCQyol-bMb0/fifth_third_burger_makes_list.htmlTodd Chance | tchance@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 09:55:28 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7700910 ]]>Yahoo! Health lists the healthiest and unhealthiest burgers in the country.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2012/02/fifth_third_burger_makes_list.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/bTDZTDJzhks/are_you_hungry_win_exclusive_a.html64490310800721416457John Gonzalez | gonzo@mlive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 16:21:31 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7697179 ]]>Want to help Gonzo and Todd Chance sample all the potential food items being considered for the Whitecaps 2012 menu?http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2012/02/are_you_hungry_win_exclusive_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/aTuQLL_Q448/how_to_win_a_romantic_valentin.htmlTodd Chance | tchance@mlive.comThu, 02 Feb 2012 18:54:08 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7672710 ]]>You'll need to be a little creative to win this freebie.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2012/02/how_to_win_a_romantic_valentin.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/n8KEi3YC9IQ/lee_high_school_turns_to_ty_em.htmlSteve Ungrey | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 26 Jan 2012 08:29:23 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7630360 ]]>New candidate might bring stability to the program, has history with school. http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2012/01/lee_high_school_turns_to_ty_em.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/oTEaikw76EA/former_whitecap_now_detroit_ti.htmlWhitecaps StoriesDean Holzwarth | grsports@mlive.comThu, 19 Jan 2012 09:14:14 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7593157 ]]>Santiago along with Matt Walbeck and Ben Grieve were inducted into the West Michigan Whitecaps Hall of Fame Wednesday night.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2012/01/former_whitecap_now_detroit_ti.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/OhY1oLh_0Rw/what_beats_a_fifth_third_burge.htmlWhitecaps Stories644903John Gonzalez | gonzo@mlive.comWed, 18 Jan 2012 07:49:41 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7586886 ]]>10 finalists will be chosen from fan submissions before fans will vote for the winner in February.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2012/01/what_beats_a_fifth_third_burge.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/18s7rVXbHt8/west_michigan_whitecaps_pick_t.htmlDean Holzwarth | grsports@mlive.comTue, 10 Jan 2012 05:35:30 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7546229.20120110083530 ]]>See which players will be inducted Jan. 18.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2012/01/west_michigan_whitecaps_pick_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/-ZX6MtF6zlY/deadline_approaching_to_buy_ti.htmlSteve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comSat, 07 Jan 2012 13:41:36 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7533732.20120107164136 ]]>Monday is the final day to purchase tickets.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2012/01/deadline_approaching_to_buy_ti.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/rt1iFU28XNY/ernie_young_will_return_for_se.htmlWhitecaps Stories1039863Michael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 20 Dec 2011 14:49:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7457081.20111220174917 ]]>The team also announced that pitching coach Mark Johnson will be back, while Scott Dwyer takes over as hitting coach.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2011/12/ernie_young_will_return_for_se.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/8vunpkrg7lI/whitecaps_fifth_third_burger_l.htmlWhitecaps Stories481335Michael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 08 Dec 2011 12:18:54 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7400530.20111208151854 ]]>West Michigan's four-pound burger took the No. 3 spot on the list from the website Lifed.com.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2011/12/whitecaps_fifth_third_burger_l.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/6DX05S3sgU8/detroit_tigers_doug_fister_ric.htmlWhitecaps StoriesDean Holzwarth | grsports@mlive.comThu, 01 Dec 2011 14:38:47 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7367272.20111201173847 ]]>ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian will be the featured speaker for the Jan. 18 event.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2011/12/detroit_tigers_doug_fister_ric.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/Xqvi2VMK2lo/whitecaps_mascot_crash_ready_t.htmlWhitecaps StoriesDean Holzwarth | grsports@mlive.comThu, 13 Oct 2011 19:25:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7122964.20111013222503 ]]>Kids ages 3-10 can enter the contest through the team's website.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2011/10/whitecaps_mascot_crash_ready_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/mcAock6ICf4/whitecaps_hosting_watch_party.htmlOnline ExclusivesWhitecaps StoriesDean Holzwarth | grsports@mlive.comMon, 03 Oct 2011 04:35:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7066096.20111003073554 ]]>Parking and admission to the Pepsi Stadium Club are free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2011/10/whitecaps_hosting_watch_party.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/rtv0HX4IHnY/whitecaps_will_open_2012_seaso.htmlWhitecaps StoriesThe Grand Rapids PressTue, 27 Sep 2011 18:09:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7039338.20110927210903 ]]>West Michigan will play 13 of its first 19 games at home.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2011/09/whitecaps_will_open_2012_seaso.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/ph28kUpkres/whitecaps_most_boring_day_in_h.htmlOnline ExclusivesDean Holzwarth | grsports@mlive.comMon, 26 Sep 2011 19:25:22 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7034446.20110926222522 ]]>The Whitecaps celebrated the 57th anniversary of the Most Boring Day in History on April 11. Fans can vote online now.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2011/09/whitecaps_most_boring_day_in_h.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/7xPq2cKnPVA/whitecaps_to_host_game_watch_f.htmlWhitecaps StoriesMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 22 Sep 2011 06:45:01 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.7010535 ]]>Parking and admission will be free to the Sept. 30 event at Fifth Third Ballpark.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2011/09/whitecaps_to_host_game_watch_f.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/W0thZP62T-8/whitecaps_manager_ernie_young.htmlWhitecaps StoriesSteve Vedder | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 20 Sep 2011 06:59:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.6999807.20110920095952 ]]>Van Hekken has been named as one of the starting pitchers, and Young tabbed as managerhttp://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2011/09/whitecaps_manager_ernie_young.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/ms5p-_flVmM/west_michigan_whitecaps_announ.htmlWhitecaps StoriesDean Holzwarth | grsports@mlive.comTue, 13 Sep 2011 16:56:37 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.6968569.20110913195637 ]]>See what changes will be in place for next season.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2011/09/west_michigan_whitecaps_announ.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/west_michigan_whitecaps/~3/2m-WfmHsjk4/whitecaps_season_recap_nick_ca.htmlWhitecaps ColumnsThe Grand Rapids PressWed, 07 Sep 2011 20:53:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/whitecaps/index.ssf//3894.6936710.20110907235300 ]]>Whitecaps beat writers Dean Holzwarth and Michael Zuidema break down the 2011 season.http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2011/09/whitecaps_season_recap_nick_ca.htmlnonadult