Category Archives: Toledo Mud Hens

Saupold makes MLB debut, earns first big-league win

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former West Michigan Whitecaps RHP Warwick Saupold made his major-league debut for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, and earned his first MLB win the next day. The Australia native made his big-league debut against the Baltimore Orioles, entering Saturday’s game … Continue reading →

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Two Saturday no-hitters started by ex-Midwest Leaguers

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Two no-hitters were thrown in the minor leagues Saturday, and both were started by former Midwest League pitchers. The first one happened at Fifth Third Field, home of the Toledo Mud Hens. (Not to be confused with Fifth Third Field, … Continue reading →

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Whitecaps announce new manager, begin rebuilding ballpark

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The West Michigan Whitecaps announced today that one of their former players will manage the team in 2014. Andrew Graham, who was a Whitecaps catcher in 2004 and 2005, replaces Larry Parrish, whom the Detroit Tigers moved up to their … Continue reading →

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Guerrero extends hitting streak to 12 games

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Clinton LumberKings RF Gabriel “Gaby” Guerrero singled twice and drove in a run Sunday, extending his hitting streak to 12 games. The Seattle Mariners prospect improved his batting average to .277 in 77 games — a big improvement from the .193 … Continue reading →

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Larry Parrish named Whitecaps manager

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former big-leaguer Larry Parrish was announced as the new West Michigan Whitecaps manager this morning. He played 15 seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Montreal Expos and the Texas Rangers, but also a short stint with the Boston … Continue reading →

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