Athletics

  • MSU Names Dan Bartholomae as Next Director of Athletics

    MSU Names Dan Bartholomae as Next Director of Athletics

    EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., with the support of the Board of Trustees has selected Dan Bartholomae as the university’s next vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. Bartholomae…

  • Skubal Fans Nine as Tigers Defeat Athletics 6-2 at Comerica Park

    Skubal Fans Nine as Tigers Defeat Athletics 6-2 at Comerica Park

    DETROIT (July 7, 2026) — Behind another dominant outing from left-hander Tarik Skubal and a six-run offensive performance, the Detroit Tigers defeated the visiting Athletics 6-2 Tuesday night at Comerica Park, continuing their strong play…

  • Mexico Advances to Knockout Round with 1-0 Victory Over South Korea

    Mexico Advances to Knockout Round with 1-0 Victory Over South Korea

    DETROIT, MI (6-18-26) —Mexico became the first nation to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating South Korea 1-0 Thursday night before a capacity crowd at Guadalajara…

  • Whitecaps Sweep Doubleheader, Extend Winning Streak to Five Over Lugnuts

    Whitecaps Sweep Doubleheader, Extend Winning Streak to Five Over Lugnuts

    By Larry Arreguin |LPL News Wire| April 17, 2026 LANSING, MI (4-17-26) — The West Michigan Whitecaps continued their surge Friday night, sweeping a doubleheader from the Lansing Lugnuts at Jackson Field by scores of…

  • Whitecaps Fall to Loons, 5–2, at LMCU Ballpark

    Whitecaps Fall to Loons, 5–2, at LMCU Ballpark

    By Larry Arreguin |LPL News Wire| April 9, 2026 COMSTOCK PARK, MI (4/9/26) — The West Michigan Whitecaps dropped a 5–2 decision to the Great Lakes Loons on Thursday evening at LMCU Ballpark, as early…

  • Whitecaps Home Opener Spoiled by Loons’ Big Third Inning in 7–3 Loss

    Whitecaps Home Opener Spoiled by Loons’ Big Third Inning in 7–3 Loss

    By Larry Arreguin |LPL News Wire| April 7, 2026 COMSTOCK PARK, MI (4/7/26) — The West Michigan Whitecaps welcomed a crowd of 4,352 fans to LMCU Ballpark for their 2026 home opener, but a big…

  • Whitecaps Take Series Despite 6–3 Finale Loss,
Eyes Turn to Home Opener

    Whitecaps Take Series Despite 6–3 Finale Loss, Eyes Turn to Home Opener

    By Larry Arreguin |LPL News Wire| April 4, 2026 COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps closed out their road series with a 6–3 loss to the Lake County Captains but still walked away…

  • Whitecaps Set for 2026
Title Defense Under New Manager René Rivera

    Whitecaps Set for 2026 Title Defense Under New Manager René Rivera

    By Larry Arreguin |LPL News Wire| March 27, 2026 COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps are set to take center stage in 2026, building on championship momentum while continuing to energize fans across…

  • Lansing Lugnuts Set to Open 30th Anniversary Season Under Javier Godard

    Lansing Lugnuts Set to Open 30th Anniversary Season Under Javier Godard

    By Larry Arreguin |LPL News Wire| March 1, 2026 LLANSING, MI — Opening Day is fast approaching as the Lansing Lugnuts prepare to launch their historic 30th anniversary season in the Midwest League. The Lugnuts…

  • Godard to Direct Lugnuts’ 30th Season

    Godard to Direct Lugnuts’ 30th Season

    LPL News Wire| February 9, 2026 LANSING, MI – The 30th season of Lansing Lugnuts baseball will be headed by manager Javier Godard, the Athletics announced. Godard’s Lugnuts make their debut with a three-game homestand vs. the…