Wenatchee AppleSox Podcast

Welcome back, Sox fans, to another episode of the AppleSox Podcast! ⚾️🎙️In today’s episode, we sit down with pitching coach Quincy Vassar to talk all things baseball. Quincy shares what coaches look for when scouting players for the 2026 season, dives into team dynamics, and gives us a glimpse of what he’s most excited about heading into the upcoming season.Single-game tickets go on sale April 15! Visit AppleSox.com or call (509) 665-6900 to grab yours and be part of the action this season!

Joe Thornton takes on the AppleSox Podcast today! Joe talks about breathing on the mound, being an All-Star and ending the All-Star game, his recruitment process with Gonzaga and what baseball is looking like for him now!We hope you enjoy this week podcast episode. Stay tuned for more!

Happy New Year Sox fans!We are back for the new year and we cannot wait to share with you this new podcast episode with Owen Firestone! Owen talks about his time with the AppleSox during the 25th season, his favorite memories, what life looks like now after baseball and much more!We thank you so much for tuning in to the AppleSox Podcast! 🎧

Merry (almost) Christmas & Happy Holidays Sox fans!It’s a Christmas special with Colby Holmdahl this week on the AppleSox Podcast! From gallon jugs and bananas to breaking records with the AppleSox, Colby shares the routines, moments, and memories that defined his season. We also talk holiday traditions, life at Boise State, and what baseball looks like for him now!!We hope you enjoy this episode & we hope you have a good and safe holiday season Sox fans! We'll see you next year! 🌟🍎

Welcome back Sox fans to another episode of the AppleSox Podcast! 🎧This week, we talked to Karsten Sweum! Sweum joins us to chat college life at Gonzaga, baseball in the cold, muscle cramps, and how he stays locked in and grounded on the mound. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode! Stay tuned for more.

Welcome back to the AppleSox Podcast!In today’s episode, we catch up with infielder Cade Martinez, who just wrapped up his first season with the AppleSox and is entering his senior year at USD. Cade was the recipient of the Tommy Watanabe Award for the 2025 season!We talked with Cade about his offseason training in San Diego, his love for Wenatchee, his favorite memories from his time with the AppleSox, and what the future holds for him.We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!

Happy Halloween Sox fans! We sat down with second baseman Izzy Madariaga for this weeks podcast episode. In todays podcast, Izzy talked about what college life at LC state is like, how he was able to stay locked in on the plate, what his time in JUCO did for his baseball career, and we even got to know more about his Halloween favorites!We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!

Welcome back Sox fans! This week, we’re chatting with pitcher Easton Brooks, who just wrapped up his first season with the AppleSox in 2025 and will be returning for the 2026 season! In this episode, Easton shares his thoughts on the 2025 season, some of his favorite moments on and off the field, and his love for movies, spending time with friends, and building Legos. Thanks for tuning in to the AppleSox Podcast, we’re glad to have you back!

Welcome back to episode 2 of the AppleSox Podcast!In this episode, we sit down with Ian Sagdal who is officially joining the AppleSox coaching staff as assistant coach for the upcoming 2026 season! We talk about his time in the minor leagues, his time growing up in the Wenatchee Valley, and what he is up to now!We hope you enjoy getting to know Ian Sagdal!

In this episode, we sit down with Mitch Darlington, head coach of the AppleSox. Coach Mitch Darlington takes us through the highs and lows of the season, from standout player performances to the challenges of a mid-season losing streak. He shares insights on how the team bounced back, the leadership that emerged, and what’s already in motion as they gear up for next season. We hope you enjoy!

Jace Hampson spent a few week with the AppleSox but it was enough to get selected by the New York Mets in the 2024 MLB Draft. Joel Norman catches up with him to talk about his time with the AppleSox and what his first few months in the minor leagues have been like.

Tonasket native and Spokane Falls southpaw Joe Thornton is back for a second season with the AppleSox in 2025. He chats with Joel Norman about last summer and they complete an Immaculate Grid together.

Head coach Mitch Darlington and Joel Norman chat about the returners and newcomers to the AppleSox roster for the 25th season in franchise history. Opening Day is May 30! Season tickets are available now for as affordable as $150 and can be purchase at applesox.com/season-tickets

Joel Norman sits down with both of the AppleSox' 2025 assistant coaches, Xander Orejudos and Quincy Vassar. They reflect on the exciting 2024 season, their respective multi-year journeys with the AppleSox and expectations for 2025.

Washington State outfielder Max Hartman earned All-WCL second team honors in 2024 with the AppleSox. He tied for the most runs in the WCL (51) while also tying for the fifth-most hits (64), the seventh-most at-bats (196) and the ninth-best on-base percentage (.440). Hear his conversation with Joel Norman about his summer in Wenatchee.

Luca Boscarino was a favorite in the clubhouse and with fans this past summer. He chats with Joel Norman about his favorite moments from the season and provides a few laughs.

Late in the regular season AppleSox owner Jose Oglesby joined Joel Norman on a broadcast to talk about the season to that point and to thank fans. Hear their chat from prior to the postseason and tune in next week for a chat with Luca Boscarino.

Aidan Dougherty, Max Hartman, Quincy Vassar, Evan Canfield and Jonathan Fitz all earned All-WCL honors after exemplary summers with Wenatchee. AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington also earned co-Coach of the Year.

The Wenatchee AppleSox came an out away from winning the 2024 WCL Championship but could not secure the title. Hear a recap of the game as well as the pregame interview with Evan Cloyd. Thank you for all of your support in the 2024 season, whether it was something as simple as tuning in to the podcast. Stay tuned for more content this offseason.

The AppleSox defeat the Bellingham Bells, 1-0, in the North Division Championship Game to win their first division championship since 2013. Hear from Evan Canfield, Mike Callia and Mitch Darlington after the game as well as the pregame interview with Hunter Friedberg.

The AppleSox win Game 3 of the North Division Series with a 7-2 win over the Victoria HarbourCats at home. Hear from Cam Hoiland, Mitch Darlington and Jonathan Fitz. Purchase tickets for the North Division Championship Game on Wednesday now at applesox.com/schedule

Quincy Vassar tossed a complete game and the Wenatchee AppleSox defeated the Victoria HarbourCats in Game 2 of the North Division Series.

The AppleSox rallied to tie Game 1 of the North Division Series up late but ultimately fell on the road. Hear head coach Mitch Darlington from before the game.

The Wenatchee AppleSox wrapped up the regular season with a 10-4 win over Bend. Hear from Karsten Sweum and Joe Thornton. Purchase postseason tickets at applesox.com/schedule

The Wenatchee AppleSox took a 5-1 lead into the bottom of the fifth but could not hang onto the lead. Hear a recap of the game and Quincy Vassar's chat with Joel Norman during the middle innings.

Cam Hoiland fired a season-long seven innings but the AppleSox fell to the Bend Elks Tuesday night. Hear from Cooper Whitton before the game.

The Wenatchee AppleSox win their final home game of the regular season and take the series against Nanaimo. Hear from Jake Larson and Reese Vassar.

Wenatchee scored 10 runs over the fourth and fifth innings to pick up its fourth straight win. Hear the highlights and the pregame interview with Carson Ohland.

Quincy Vassar joins Joel Norman in the middle of the broadcast on Tuesday.

Caleb Costa struck out six over seven shutout innings and the Wenatchee AppleSox swept the Kelowna Falcons. Hear from Costa, Matthew Henning and Cannon Peery.

Hear From Quincy Vassar, Jake Larson and Mitch Darlington after the AppleSox win their 11th series of the summer.

The AppleSox started the weekend strong but could not take two-of-three from Edmonton. Hear from James Castagnola before the game.

Aidan Dougherty drove in three more runs and Ryan Martinez delivered six strong innings. Hear from both of them after the game as well as Caleb Costa from before the game. Purchase tickets for Game 2 of the North Division Series here: applesox.com/schedule

Wenatchee continued its North Division-best 28-14 start to the 2024 season with a 5-4 win over Kamloops Thursday night. Hear from Jack DeDonato before the game a day after he was named the AppleSox' Tommy Watanabe Award winner. Learn more about the award at applesox.com/tommy-watanabe-award

Wenatchee commits five miscues and loses to Kamloops Wednesday night. Hear a recap as well as the pregame interview with Aidan Dougherty.

Quincy Vassar is the AppleSox new all-time leader in strikeouts. Hear from pitching coach Mike Callia, James Castagnola and Matthew Henning after Tuesday's 15-0 win over Kamloops.

The AppleSox used another late-game rally to lock up the sweep of the Pippins. Hear the highlights from the game as well as Cam Hoiland's pregame interview with Luca Boscarino.

The AppleSox proved once again that no deficit is too much for them to overcome in 2024. Hear from Hunter Friedberg and Cam Hoiland after Saturday's win as well as Micah Bujacich from before the game.

Aidan Dougherty and Evan Cloyd provided big nights at the plate as the third and fourth hitters, respectively, in the AppleSox lineup as Wenatchee defeated Yakima Valley, 9-2. Hear from both of the game as well as Xander Orejudos after the game and from Quincy Vassar before the game.

AppleSox infielder/righty Jace Hampson was selected in the 2024 MLB Draft by the New York Mets. Hear his chat with Joel Norman from last weekend as well as interviews with AppleSox All-Stars Evan Canfield and Jonathan Fitz.

Hear Joel Norman's discussion with Quincy Vassar from last Saturday's game as well as Max Hartman's reaction from the day that he was named a West Coast League All-Star. Watch the 2024 WCL All-Star Game on July 17 at 6:35 p.m. PST on MLB Network, MLB TV or MLB.com

AppleSox right-hander Garrett Ahern from Grand Canyon University was named to the WCL All-Star Game prior to Sunday's game against the CCL Showcase. Hear his chat with Joel Norman during Sunday's game.

The AppleSox took a one-run lead into the ninth but could not hang on. Hear a recap of Thursday's game with Edmonton as well as the pregame interview with Cannon Peery.

The Wenatchee AppleSox scored a season-high 17 runs in a 12-run victory on Wednesday at home. Hear a recap of the game and interviews with Hunter Friedberg, Garrett Ahern, Xander Orejudos and Max Hartman.

The Wenatchee AppleSox rallied back from a 6-0 deficit for a second straight game but could not hold on to Tuesday's win. Hear the pregame interview with Evan Cloyd as well as a recap of Tuesday's game.

The Wenatchee AppleSox rallied back from a 6-0 deficit to defeat the Nanaimo NightOwls on Sunday afternoon at Serauxmen Stadium. Hear from Xander Orejudos, Tristan LaMaison, Hunter Friedberg and Kanoa Morisaki.

Wenatchee never led until striking twice in the top of the ninth inning but it was enough to defeat the Nanaimo NightOwls Friday night at Serauxmen Stadium. Hear the postgame interviews with Cannon Peery, Jackson Campbell and Mike Callia.

Evan Cloyd drove in four runs and finished a triple away from hitting for the cycle in the AppleSox' Fourth of July win. Hear from him, Cam Hoiland, JD Goodcase and Jake Larson.

The AppleSox picked up a 7-6 win on Wednesday in front of 2,294 fans, their largest crowd in at least the last 14 seasons. Hear a recap of the game and from Cam Hoiland before the game.