Calaveras de West Michigan

West Michigan sought to tap into the familial traditions surrounding Día de los Muertos, given the team's commitment to supporting family bonding. The "Calaveras" moniker, which translates to skulls, pays homage to the holiday while providing subtle tie-backs to the team's full-time brand, including Lake Michigan's waves, the team's area code and other baseball-themed elements.

The Whitecaps played as las Calaveras for three games during each of the 2019 through 2024 seasons to celebrate the Latino/Hispanic culture and the influence it has had on America's pastime. Las Calaveras will be returning on June 8, 2028; August 2, 2025 and August 24, 2025.