Andrew McDonald

Grand Rapids

Sports Reporter at WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)

Sports Reporter @WOODTV | Past: Sports Editor @CMLife, @CMLifesports, writer @MaizenBrew | CMU alum | ⛳️

Articles

Whitecaps’ Kevin McGonigle overcomes injuries with strong start

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Andrew McDonald

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — It was an excellent start to the 2025 season for Kevin McGonigle of the West Michigan Whitecaps. He went 2-for-5 with four RBI right out of the gate in his first game after his 2024 season was cut short due to injury. The next morning, it all changed so quickly. AdvertisementThe MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported that McGonigle had an ankle injury and would likely miss time. The Tigers would later report it was an ankle sprain.
Whitecaps’ Kevin McGonigle overcomes injuries with strong start

1 week ago | woodtv.com | Andrew McDonald

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — It was an excellent start to the 2025 season for Kevin McGonigle of the West Michigan Whitecaps. He went 2-for-5 with four RBI right out of the gate in his first game after his 2024 season was cut short due to injury. The next morning, it all changed so quickly. The MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported that McGonigle had an ankle injury and would likely miss time. The Tigers would later report it was an ankle sprain.
Ciganda finishes journey to Meijer LPGA Classic title

1 week ago | woodtv.com | Andrew McDonald

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — When Carlota Ciganda approached the final putt of her day for a birdie on the 18th hole at Blythefield Country Club to essentially seal the 2025 Meijer LPGA Championship, she couldn’t help but think back to nine years before at the same place. It was then she was attempting to win the same tournament in a playoff hole against Sei Young Kim, who would birdie to defeat Ciganda for the title. It was the first time she competed in the event.
‘Bigger’: What to expect from the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic

1 month ago | woodtv.com | Andrew McDonald

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is returning with big news. It turns out the 3-hole playoff that concluded last year’s tournament won’t be the last time LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson takes the course at Blythefield Country Club. Though Thompson announced her retirement last year, Meijer LPGA Classic Executive Director Cathy Cooper announced Tuesday that she would returned for the this year’s tournament.
‘Bigger’: What to expect from the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Andrew McDonald

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is returning with big news. It turns out the 3-hole playoff that concluded last year’s tournament won’t be the last time LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson takes the course at Blythefield Country Club. Though Thompson announced her retirement last year, Meijer LPGA Classic Executive Director Cathy Cooper announced Tuesday that she would returned for the this year’s tournament.
Pistons send series to Game 6, look to end home playoff blues

1 month ago | woodtv.com | Andrew McDonald

White rally towels on every seat, fans flooding the streets and one of the main sports that drove this city for years on national display: The Pistons brought playoff basketball back to Detroit. As they like to phrase it, they are finally “Back to work.”However, the results were only heartbreak in Games 3 and 4 of the first round of the playoffs versus the New York Knicks.
Tigers return to Comerica Park with high hopes for 2025

2 months ago | woodtv.com | Andrew McDonald

DETROIT (WOOD) — The Detroit Tigers were back at Comerica Park Friday for their home opener with high expectations and welcomed by plenty of changes around the ballpark. For former West Michigan Whitecaps like Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson, opening day jitters haven’t gone away even as it becomes more familiar. “I don’t think it will ever get old to me,” Torkelson said. “I love it every single time. It’s crazy this is my fourth one.
Tigers return to Comerica Park with high hopes for 2025

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Andrew McDonald

DETROIT (WOOD) — The Detroit Tigers were back at Comerica Park Friday for their home opener with high expectations and welcomed by plenty of changes around the ballpark. For former West Michigan Whitecaps like Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson, opening day jitters haven’t gone away even as it becomes more familiar. Advertisement“I don’t think it will ever get old to me,” Torkelson said. “I love it every single time. It’s crazy this is my fourth one.
Whitecaps prospects, renovations bring excitement to Opening Day

2 months ago | woodtv.com | Andrew McDonald

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — This may be one of the more anticipated seasons for the West Michigan Whitecaps in recent memory. Detroit Tigers’ second-ranked prospect Max Clark said this team might be the best high-A roster of all time. “Our spring training games, we kind of dial it back on playing other teams ’cause our organization is good enough to play each other each and every day,” Clark said.
Whitecaps prospects, renovations bring excitement to Opening Day

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Andrew McDonald

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — This may be one of the more anticipated seasons for the West Michigan Whitecaps in recent memory. Detroit Tigers’ second-ranked prospect Max Clark said this team might be the best high-A roster of all time. Advertisement“Our spring training games, we kind of dial it back on playing other teams ’cause our organization is good enough to play each other each and every day,” Clark said.

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