Brad Jeffers

Assistant Sports Editor; www.livethedream.mlblogs.com; bjeffers13@gmail.com
  • Whitecaps slay the Dragons

    K evin Ziomek continued the streak of quality starts for West Michigan pitchers as the Whitecaps defeated the Dayton Dragons Friday night by a final score of 3-2 at Fifth Third Ballpark. The Whitecaps (38-22, 79-51) allowed a run for the first time since Tuesday – snapping a 26-inning...
  • Whitecaps split first two against the Loons

    Whitecaps strand 14 in loss to Loons The West Michigan offense had plenty of scoring opportunities on Friday night but were unable to make the most of them, losing by a final score of 5-4 against the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond. Despite having runners on the bases...
  • Buck Farmer to make major-league debut

    Former West Michigan Whitecap pitcher Buck Farmer is set to make his major-league debut for the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night at Comerica Park....
  • The “Drunk History” of Hawaii

    Tonight’s episode of “Drunk History” features three stories about Hawaii. Not only did we learn about Captain Cook “discovering” Hawaii, but we were also told about the bravery of Daniel Inouye and the death of Eddie Aikau. The story of Captain Cook finding Hawaii is in a lot of...
  • Ziomek solid as ‘Caps win again

    Kevin Ziomek had another solid start for the West Michigan Whitecaps and his teammates provided enough offense for a 3-2 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts on Saturday night at Cooley Law School Stadium. West Michigan (30-18, 71-47) had a 3-0 lead by the fifth inning before having to hold...
  • “Drunk History” of Charleston

    This week’s episode of “Drunk History” tells us three stories of the most historical significance from Charleston, South Carolina. Tonight we were taught about the caning of Charles Sumner, Judge Waties Waring’s fight against segregation and the story of how Robert Smalls went from being a slave to being...
  • ‘Drunk History’ about Baltimore

    This week’s “Drunk History” lesson features three stories involving some of the most influential events and people from Baltimore, Maryland. From learning about an early assassination attempt on Abraham Lincoln, to the origin of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and finally the rivalry between Edgar Alan Poe and Rufus Griswold. Our...
  • Whitecaps rally to sweep Peoria

    The West Michigan Whitecaps didn't lead the Peoria Chiefs for long on Friday, but a rally in the eighth inning gave them a 3-2 victory at Fifth Third Field....
  • ""American Music"

    “Drunk History” of U.S. music

    This week “Drunk History” teaches us a lesson on American music, with stories about some of the biggest and most influential people in different genres....