What happened: Jon Morosi announced plans to return to West Michigan in January for a Whitecaps Community Foundation event. The MLB Network insider previously covered the Midwest League affiliate in Grand Rapids during a 2003 internship with The Grand Rapids Press.

Why it matters: The appearance connects the national baseball reporter back to the early stages of his sports journalism career. The West Michigan Whitecaps host annual offseason community foundation gatherings in Grand Rapids ahead of each minor league season.

What to watch: The Whitecaps Community Foundation will hold the gathering in January ahead of the 2027 minor league baseball campaign.