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The Wenatchee AppleSox Podcast is your audio home of the Wenatchee AppleSox, a summer collegiate baseball team in the West Coast League. You'll find interviews, game recaps and much more here.
Welcome back, Sox fans, to the final podcast episode of the offseason! ⚾️
We’re closing out Season 2 of the AppleSox Podcast with Head Coach Mitch Darlington. Mitch joins us to give a full preview of the 2026 season, diving into the newcomers, the returners you’ll recognize, and how the coaching staff worked together to scout and build the roster.
From behind-the-scenes to what fans can expect on the field this summer, this episode is the perfect way to get ready for the season ahead.
Thank you for tuning in and supporting the AppleSox Podcast all offseason long!
Opening Day is June 5th, and we can’t wait to see you back at the ballpark! ⚾️
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.
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.
The AppleSox opened the second half knowing that they had a playoff spot locked up in August but could not win game no. 28. Hear a recap and the pregame interview with Garrett Cutting.
Wenatchee snapped a dry spell at the plate and rallied to score 11 runs over the final two innings to defeat Bellingham Sunday afternoon. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Mike Callia and Quincy Vassar.
Quincy Vassar tossed a complete game but Wenatchee was shut out for the second straight day by Bellingham. Hear the pregame interview with Luca Boscarino as well as a look at the AppleSox chances to win the first half.
The AppleSox and the Bells were scoreless through 10 innings before the Bells walked it off in the 11th. Hear the highlights and from Max Hartman from before the game.
The AppleSox recorded a season-high 19 hits to defeat Kelowna for a third straight night. Hear a recap of the game and interviews with Kade Benavdiez, Elijah Pelayo and Evan Cloyd.
The AppleSox earn their sixth series victory of the summer after a 7-5 triumph over Kelowna. Hear from Braiden Boyd, Jonathan Fitz, Mike Callia and Hunter Gibson.
Kade Benavidez opened up his final series of the summer with a big night. Hear from him, Cam Hoiland, Xander Orejudos and James Castagnola from Monday.
The AppleSox rallied to score seven runs in seventh inning to defeat the Walla Walla Sweets, 9-5, on Sunday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Hear from Max Hartman and Ryan Martinez after the game as well as Quincy Vassar from before the game.
Wenatchee raced out to a 4-0 lead Friday night but could not add to it. Hear from new infielder Roberto Gonzalez before the game.
The Wenatchee AppleSox battled and chipped away but couldn't come back after an early deficit. Hear a recap of the game and the pregame interview with Garrett Ahern.
The AppleSox bounced back to defeat the Yakima Valley Pippins Wednesday night. Hear from Luca Boscarino, David James and Mike Callia after the game as well as Hunter Friedberg from before the game.
The AppleSox' five-game winning streak comes to an end. Hear a recap of the game, the pregame interview with Jonathan Fitz and Luca Boscarino's radio debut from Monday night's non-league game.
Cannon Peery drove in eight runs over the weekend and helped the Wenatchee AppleSox stretch their winning streak to a season-best five games. Hear from him and Andrew Monson after Sunday's 15-5 victory.
Evan Canfield delivered perhaps his most dominant performance in three seasons with the AppleSox in a 2-1 win over Kamloops. Hear from him, Max Hartman, Hunter Friedberg, Mitch Darlington and Elijah Pelayo.
Aidan Dougherty records another five-hit game and walks off the Bellingham Bells on Thursday night. Hear postgame interviews with Xander Orejudos, Dougherty and David James as well as the pregame interview with Stephen Hammergren.
The AppleSox shut out the Bellingham Bells on Wednesday night for the first time since July 23, 2010. Hear postgame interviews with Garrett Ahern, Kade Benavidez and Mike Callia as well as the pregame interview with Jack DeDonato.
Wenatchee drew nine walks but only collected three hits on Tuesday night. Hear a recap of the game and the pregame interview with Jayden Holloway.
The AppleSox scored four runs in the sixth inning and defeated the Victoria HarbourCats, 5-2, on Sunday afternoon to win the weekend road series. Hear from Quincy Vassar, Kade Benavidez and Mike Callia.
The AppleSox rally in the seventh to tie the game and then win in 12 innings against the Victoria HarbourCats in a playoff rematch. hear from Antonio Gianni, Carter Seely, Carson Boesel, Mitch Darlington and Luca Boscarino.
Matthew DelVecchio struck out six in 5.1 innings and the Wenatchee AppleSox defeated the Port Angeles Lefties, 6-3, on Thursday night at Civic Field.
The AppleSox could not hold two different leads against the Lefties on Wednesday night on the road. Hear an interview with Carson Boesel from before the game.
Wenatchee scored three runs while down to their final three outs to improve to 4-0 in 2024. Hear from and Max Hartman, Mike Callia, Jack DeDonato and Antonio Gianni.
Wenatchee rallied in the middle innings to defeat the Redmond Dudes on Monday night at home. Hear from Ethan Buckley and Masayuki Kawashima.
The AppleSox sweep the Port Angeles Lefties and open the season 3-0. Hear from Evan Canfield, Damon Gaither and Xander Orejudos after the win on Sunday.
The AppleSox took their first series of the season with a 16-13 win over Port Angeles on Saturday night. Hear from Jackson Campbell, Aidan Dougherty, Mitch Darlington and Max Hartman after the win.
The AppleSox are 1-0 after defeating the Port Angeles Lefties, 4-1, on Friday night. Hear from Mike Callia, Stephen Hammergren and Antonio Gianni after the win.
AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington and Joel Norman detail seven players joining the team on short-term contracts to provide depth early in the season. Opening Day is May 31 and tickets are available for purchase at applesox.com/schedule
The University of San Diego clinched a share of the West Coast Conference title over the weekend and the AppleSox welcome four players from a talented Toreros team.
Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington detail the additions of Cam Hoiland and Max Clark before Joel chats with returning southpaw Jack DeDonato from Lower Columbia.
AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington and broadcaster Joel Norman break down four position players joining the AppleSox this summer.
Single-game tickets are now available for purchase at applesox.com/schedule
Three more right-handed pitchers join the AppleSox, including a returner from last summer. Purchase tickets for the 2024 season now at applesox.com/schedule
Head coach Mitch Darlington and broadcaster Joel Norman detail the addition of four right-handed pitchers from South Carolina Upstate to the 2024 roster. Single-game tickets are now available for purchase for the 2024 season at applesox.com/schedule
Three pitchers who are either current or former players at Lower Columbia will join the AppleSox this summer. Lower Columbia and AppleSox pitching coach Mike Callia details what they bring to the table for Wenatchee.
Antonio Gianni, Adam Haight, Ethan Hubbell and Cannon Peery are four newcomers signed to play for this summer’s team. Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington break down what to expect from these four players.
Meet six new players joining the AppleSox from colleges in Washington and hear details about them from head coach Mitch Darlington.
Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington break down the first four players of the 2024 roster who are not returning players. All four hail from colleges in California.
Head coach Mitch Darlington and Joel Norman talk about the first 10 players signed to play for the AppleSox this summer, all of whom have previously played for the AppleSox.
Left-handed pitcher Quincy Vassar's 87 strikeouts are the most by any WCL pitcher the last two season and are tied for the third-most strikeouts in AppleSox history. He chats with Joel Norman about pitching for the AppleSox again in 2024.
Former AppleSox head coach Ed Knaggs talks about his plan to run from Wenatchee to Corvallis to raise awareness for mental health. He also reflects on his time coaching the AppleSox from 2001-14.
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Joel Norman chats with new AppleSox assistant coach and former player Xander Orejudos about his excitement for joining the 2024 coaching staff.
Pitching coach Mike Callia posted an impressive season as pitching coach in 2023 as his staff posted a 3.35 ERA, fifth-best in the WCL. Joel Norman catches up with him to reflect on the past season and look ahead to next summer.
Opening Day 2024 isn't until May 31 but it's never too early to begin thinking about baseball season. Head coach Mitch Darlington and Joel Norman break down the 2024 schedule.
Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington look back in the rearview mirror at the 2023 season in which the AppleSox went 37-17 and broke single-season records for home victories (21), home winning streak in league play (12 games), three-game series sweeps (eight), most home runs hit in a league game (four on July 13), players used in a single summer (55) and walks drawn (299).
A record-breaking season led to seven AppleSox players receiving recognition for their efforts in 2023. Hear more from Joel Norman and head coach Mitch Darlington.
The Wenatchee AppleSox' 2023 season came to an end with a loss to the Victoria HarbourCats on Wednesday night. Hear a recap of the game and the highlights.
The AppleSox dropped the first game of the postseason and now must win on Wednesday night to keep their season alive. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with Kyle Henington.
The Wenatchee AppleSox lost two-of-three games against the Kelowna Falcons over the weekend but recorded a phenomenal 2023 regular season and now prepare for the playoffs to begin on Tuesday night. Hear interviews from over the weekend with Mike Callia, Braiden Boyd, Trei Hough, Colton Kelly and Jadon Williamson.
MJ Sweeney hit a go-ahead home run and Jadon Williamson fired 5.2 scoreless innings of relief in a 3-1 AppleSox win on Thursday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with Izzy Lopez.
The AppleSox drop the second game of their three-game set against the Bells, 3-2, on Wednesday night at Joe Martin Field. Hear a recap of the game and the highlights.
The Wenatchee AppleSox made history with their sweep of the Edmonton Riverhawks. Hear the details, highlights and interviews with MJ Sweeney, Quincy Vassar, Mitch Darlington, Frankie Carney, Ryan Martinez and Jayden Holloway.
Hear a recap of the weekend-opening victory against Edmonton along with highlights and an interview with pitching coach Mike Callia.
The Wenatchee AppleSox lost back-to-back home games for the first time in 2023 with a 6-5 loss to Bellingham on Thursday. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with Easton Amundson.
The AppleSox' seven-game winning streak and 12-game home winning streak both came to an end on Wednesday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with the newest member of the AppleSox, Mason Persons.
The AppleSox set a new franchise record with their 12th consecutive home victory in league play on Tuesday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Cam Hoiland, Felix Schlede and Carson Ohland.
Toby Haarer pitched five strong innings and Josh Williams homered again to lead the AppleSox to another win. Hear interview with them and pitching coach Mike Callia after a recap of the game and highlights.
The AppleSox earned their sixth sweep of the summer and take all six games against Bend in the 2023 season Wednesday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Samuel Round, Trei Hough and Mason Strong.
The Wenatchee AppleSox hit three home runs in Wednesday's win over Bend. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and postgame interviews with Trent Liolios, Cooper Whitton and Mitch Darlington.
The AppleSox snapped a season-worst three-game losing streak with a series-opening win against Bend. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Mike Callia, Joseph Rajo, MJ Sweeney and Josh Williams.
Wenatchee's six-game winning streak came to an end on Friday night against Victoria. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with Izzy Lopez.
The AppleSox hit four home runs in a league game for the first time in their 23-season history on Thursday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Toby Haarer, Frankie Carney and Colton Kelly.
Josh Williams launched his first two home runs of the season to lead the AppleSox to a series-clinching win. Hear more from him, Samuel Round, Nick Putnam, Mike Callia and Carson Ohland as well as a recap of the game and highlights.
The AppleSox picked up their fourth consecutive win on Tuesday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Trent Liolios, Josh Williams, Colton Kelly and Austin Ohland.
The Wenatchee AppleSox earned their fourth sweep of the summer and took all six games against the Kamloops NorthPaws in the regular season. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Andrew Monson, Easton Amundson and Jack Moffitt.
The AppleSox take the series against the Kamloops NorthPaws thanks in part to a two-hit night from Trent Liolios. Hear from him as well as Griffin Allen, Carson Ohland, Mike Callia and Brandham Ponce in addition to a recap of the game and highlights.
The AppleSox earn another walkoff win with a 7-6 win in 12 innings on Thursday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Austin Ohland, Bryce Johnson, Mitch Darlington and Kyle Henington
The AppleSox can clinch the North Division First Half Title on Thursday night at Port Angeles. Hear a recap of Wednesday's game, the highlights, an interview with Carson Ohland and the teams' playoff-berth clinching scenarios.
Garrett Gores saved his best outing for his final appearance of the summer as he tossed eight shutout innings, struck out 11 and recorded an immaculate inning. Hear a recap, highlights of the immaculate inning and interviews with Gores, Kyle Henington, Mike Callia and Joey Pearson.
The AppleSox took two-of-three against the Edmonton Riverhawks over the weekend and improved to a WCL-best 18-6. Hear a recap of Sunday's game, highlights and interviews with Frankie Carney and MJ Sweeney.
The AppleSox started out slow but rallied midway through the game to earn a convincing win over the Edmonton Riverhawks on Friday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Ryan Martinez, Mike Callia and Ty Kennedy.
The AppleSox shut out the Port Angeles Lefties to win another series. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Toby Haarer, Austin Ohland and Evan Canfield.
The Wenatchee AppleSox got back in the win column with a walkoff victory on Wednesday night against Port Angeles. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Hunter Gibson, Josh Williams, Mike Callia and Michael Cunneely.
Michael Cunneely struck out seven in four shutout innings but it was not enough on Tuesday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with Mason Strong.
The AppleSox took both games over the weekend in non-league action and have won eight straight games. Listen to a recap and interviews with Marty Kaplan, Trent Liolios, Marcus Harrison and Jake Putnam.
The Wenatchee AppleSox won their fifth consecutive game with a doubleheader sweep of the Kamloops NorthPaws on Thursday. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Josh Williams and Sebastian David.
AppleSox starting pitching did not allow a run for a third straight game and a usual suspect hit another home run. Hear a recap of Wednesday's game, highlights and interviews with Quincy Vassar, Cam Hoiland, Mitch Darlington and Trent Liolios.
New faces made their names known with big performances on Monday in the AppleSox' latest victory. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with and Nick Putnam, Mason Strong and Sebastian David.
The AppleSox are 11-4 to open the 2023 season after a 8-0 win against the Kelowna Falcons. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Hunter Gibson, Easton Amundson and Austin Ohland.
The AppleSox led 5-0 entering the eighth inning before both teams scored 11 times in the frame but Wenatchee still earned the win on Saturday night. Hear interviews with Ryan Martinez, Marcus Harrison, Carson Ohland and Jack DeDonato.
Easton Amundson and Brandham Ponce both extended their lengthy hitting streaks but the AppleSox could not take down the Kelowna Falcons on Friday. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with Izzy Lopez
The AppleSox scored all eight of their runs runs with two outs and got two home runs in a game for the first time in 2023 but could not defeat the Springfield Drifters on Thursday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with Braiden Boyd.
The AppleSox continued their red-hot start with an 11-3 win over Springfield on Wednesday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Easton Amundson, Jack Moffitt, Mitch Darlington and Marcus Harrison.
The Wenatchee AppleSox won their fourth consecutive game on Tuesday night. Listen to a postgame recap, highlights and interviews with Quincy Vassar, Jadon Williamson, Marshall Lipsey and Mike Callia.
The AppleSox earned their second sweep of the summer as they defeated the Victoria HarbourCats, 3-1, on Sunday. Hear from Brandham Ponce and Jacob Dahlstrom before a recap of the game and highlights.
The AppleSox drew a season-high 15 walks on Saturday night to defeat the Victoria HarbourCats, 13-6, and win the series. Hear a recap of the game and the highlights.
Easton Amundson launched a no-doubter in the bottom of the first inning to put Wenatchee on the board first but it was not enough on Thursday. Hear what he had to say before the game, the radio highlight of his second home run of the summer and a full recap of the game.
The AppleSox clumb back from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Springfield Drifters on Wednesday night. Hear postgame interviews with Evan Canfield, Austin Ohland and Mitch Darlington as well as the pregame interview with Garrett Gores.
The AppleSox fell to the Springfield Drifters, 5-4, in their 2023 home opener. Hear a recap and highlights from the game, including Aiden Van Rensum's home run and four straight strikeouts by Michael Cunneely before the pregame interview with Ty Kennedy.
Wenatchee scored eight times in the seventh inning to defeat the Bend Elks, 12-1, on Sunday. Hear from Cam Hoiland, Garrett Gores and Mitch Darlington from after the game as well as from Toby Haarer from the pregame show.
The AppleSox picked up a 4-3 win over the Bend Elks on Saturday night to win the series. Here a recap of the game with highlights before the postgame interviews with third baseman Ty Kennedy and pitching coach Mike Callia before the pregame interview with Garrett Gores.
Luke Meyers allowed one in relief over the final five innings and the AppleSox defeated the Bend Elks, 6-4, in the season opener. Hear from Meyers and head coach Mitch Darlington after the big win.
The 2023 season is a week away and Joel Norman details two more additions to the team before chatting with John White, the West Coast League's Supervisor of Umpires, about the addition of an action clock this summer.
The 2023 season is less than three weeks away and Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington are back to break down this week's roster additions. Purchase tickets for the 2023 season now at applesox.com/2023-schedule
Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington highlight some of the AppleSox latest roster additions, including a few 10-day contract players. Purchase season tickets now for all 31 home games for just $145 at applesox.com
Five more players are set to join the AppleSox in the 2023 season and head coach Mitch Darlington and broadcaster Joel Norman break them down.
Opening Day is fast approaching and the AppleSox' 2023 roster is nearly complete. Learn more about this week's roster which highlights three incoming freshman and a pair of brothers.
With under two months until Opening Day the AppleSox' 2023 roster is coming into focus with the addition of two more pitchers and three position players this week. Purchase 2023 AppleSox tickets at applesox.com/season-tickets
Joel Norman and head coach Mitch Darlington break the additions of Griffin Allen, Marcus Harrison and Junior Flores to the AppleSox 2023 roster. The home opener is two months away! Purchase ticket packages at https://www.applesox.com/season-tickets
After taking a look at how AppleSox alums are doing, head coach Mitch Darlington and broadcaster Joel Norman break down the latest signings from UC Irvine, Stanford, Vanguard and UC Santa Barbara. Former AppleSox pitcher Jake Putnam joins the show midway through to talk about his younger brother joining the team.
Joel Norman breaks down this week's additions of Bryce Johnson, Jhett Jacquot and Reeve Boyd while Mitch Darlington adds his thoughts on each of them.
Mitch Darlington and Joel Norman detail six newcomers to the AppleSox who all come from NWAC schools for the 2023 summer. Pitching coach Mike Callia also joins the show to detail the three players come from his full-time employer, Lower Columbia.
Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington break down the AppleSox' five other returning members to the 2023 roster (Quincy Vassar, Garrett Gores, Evan Canfield, Jack DeDonato and Nino Vultaggio).
AppleSox broadcaster Joel Norman and head coach Mitch Darlington reveal the first three members of the 2023 team. All three are players who suited up for the AppleSox in 2022.
Two former AppleSox players will be appearing in the World Baseball Classic and Joel Norman details who they are. Head coach Mitch Darlington briefly joins the podcast to talk about the AppleSox search for host parents in 2023.
Jason Freeman suited up for the AppleSox from 2002-03 and still holds the club record for highest single-season batting average. He chats with Joel Norman about his memories from his summers in Wenatchee and more.
The AppleSox' 2023 coaching staff is complete with the hire of Colton Kelly, an assistant coach at Wenatchee Valley College. Hear Joel Norman's chat with Kelly as well as head coach Mitch Darlington's statement on the hire.
2022 AppleSox catcher CJ Horn talks with Joel Norman about his unique college journey, what his favorite memories in Wenatchee are, which pitcher he felt improved the most over last season and more!
2022 AppleSox infielder Xander Orejudos chats with Joel Norman about his 2022 summer with the AppleSox, unique college journey and more. Head to applesox.com to purchase tickets for the 2023 season!
AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington and broadcaster Joel Norman rank the four people who would be on their respective Mount Rushmores if an AppleSox one was going to be made.
The AppleSox now know their opponents and dates for the 2023 season. Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington break down the schedule and dive into the latest news with the AppleSox. Want to save 20% on AppleSox gear as you're doing your Christmas shopping? Use code PODCAST at checkout when purchasing merchandise at applesox.com
Joel Norman chats with the AppleSox' new pitching coach, Michael Callia, about his baseball journey and his excitement about joining the AppleSox for the 2023 season.
AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington and broadcaster Joel Norman give their three favorite moments of the 2022 season.
A pair of former AppleSox players made their MLB debuts in the week prior to Labor Day. Joel Norman has the details.
Joichiro Oyama, Aiva Arquette, Matt Halbach and Grant Sherrod all earned All-WCL honors for their efforts at the plate in 2022. Joel Norman details their big seasons.
The AppleSox' 2022 season came to an end with a 4-2 loss to the Bellingham Bells in the North Division Championship Game on Saturday. Hear a recap of the game and the highlights.
The voice of the Bellingham Bells, Ryan Carlson, joins Joel Norman to talk about Bellingham's path to the North Division Championship game against Wenatchee.
The AppleSox swept the North Division Semifinals with a 17-2 win over the Kamloops NorthPaws on Wednesday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and an postgame interview with Mitch Darlington.
The AppleSox picked up a 12-1 victory on Game 1 of the North Division Series Semifinals on Tuesday night to begin the postseason. Listen to a recap, highlights and interviews with Conner Ashworth, CJ Horn and Mitch Darlington.
The AppleSox couldn't sweep the Walla Walla Sweets on Sunday but Joichiro Oyama made more history. Listen to a recap of the game, highlights and a pregame interview with Nino Vultaggio.
The AppleSox clinched home-field advantage in the first round of the postseason with Saturday night's win over Walla Walla. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Tyler Chipman, Mitch Darlington and CJ Horn.
The Wenatchee AppleSox defeat the Walla Walla Sweets, 10-1, to clinch a 2022 postseason berth. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Evan Canfield, Grant Sherrod, Mitch Darlington and Justin Stransky.
The AppleSox scored four runs in the eighth inning but fell to the Yakima Valley Pippins on Thursday night. Hear a recap of the game, the highlights and a pregame interview with DJ Massey.
Jack DeDonato tossed the final five innings in relief and the Wenatchee AppleSox scored six runs over the seventh and eighth innings to defeat the Yakima Valley Pippins, 8-3, on Wednesday night at Yakima County Stadium. Listen to a recap of the game, the highlights and postgame interview with DeDonato, Joichiro Oyama and Mitch Darlington along with a pregame interview with Cole Cramer.
The AppleSox fell in 12 innings to Yakima Valley on Tuesday night. Hear a recap of the game along with a pregame interview with Xander Orejudos.
The AppleSox' lineup was filled with new faces and they came through in Monday night's win. Hear a recap of the game as well as a pregame interview with Brooks Rasmussen.
Aiva Arquette came through with a big night in the AppleSox' 14-10 win over Kamloops. Hear a recap of the game along with postgame interviews with Arquette, Jake Putnam and Mitch Darlington.
Joichiro Oyama has already broken two AppleSox' single-season records and is closer to tying another one but the AppleSox lost to the Cowlitz Black Bears on Thursday night.
Ezra Samperi and Aiva Arquette collected six of Wenatchee's 10 hits but the AppleSox fell to the Cowlitz Black Bears on Wednesday. Listen to a recap of the game and a pregame interview with Enzo Apodaca.
The AppleSox scored seven runs in the third inning to defeat the Cowlitz Black Bears on Tuesday night. Listen to a recap of the game, highlights, postgame interviews with Garrett Gores, Michael Davinni and Mitch Darlington and a pregame interview with Jake Putnam.
The AppleSox scored five runs in the third and fourth innings to defeat the Walla Walla Sweets on Sunday night. Listen to a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Matt Halbach, Quincy Vassar, Mitch Darlington and Adam Fahsel.
Joichiro Oyama reached base in all five plate appearances and continued a historic summer but it was not enough in the AppleSox' 11-7 loss.
Riley Sinclair struck out six hitters in six innings, both season-highs, but the AppleSox fell to the Walla Walla Sweets on Friday night. Listen to a recap of the game and the pregame interview with Matt Halbach.
The AppleSox pick up their third sweep of the summer with a 6-5 win over Kamloops. Listen to a recap of the game, highlights postgame interviews with Evan Canfield, Enzo Apodaca and Mitch Darlington and a pregame interview with Reese Ligtenberg.
The AppleSox defeat the Kamloops NorthPaws with a hot start on Wednesday to win the series. Listen to a recap of the game and postgame interviews with Jack Moffitt, CJ Horn and Mitch Darlington.
Former AppleSox pitcher Jared Engman was set to pitch for the AppleSox in 2022 but was shut down because of how many innings he pitched this spring. He was in town Tuesday night and caught up with Joel Norman in the middle of the game.
The AppleSox scored five runs in the second inning and seven in the third to pick up a 16-4 win over the Kamloops NorthPaws on Tuesday night at home. Listen to a recap of the game and interviews with Will Jacobson, Adam Fahsel, Mitch Darlington and Aiva Arquette.
The AppleSox went to extra innings again but lost in 13 innings to the Corvallis Knights at Sunday afternoon at home. Listen to a recap of the game, the highlights and a pregame interview with Riley Sinclair.
The AppleSox scored five unanswered runs to walk off the Corvallis Knights on Saturday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Listen to a recap of the game, the highlights, postgame interviews with Matt Halbach, Reese Ligtenberg, Mitch Darlington and a pregame interview with Connor Wilson.
Wenatchee tied the game in the bottom of the ninth but lost in 10 innings to Corvallis on Friday night. Listen to a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with Joichiro Oyama.
The AppleSox offense exploded again last night in a 20-6 win over the DubSea Fish Sticks. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and a pregame interview with assistant coach Marcus Lydon.
The AppleSox opened up an eight-game homestand with a 22-2 win over the DubSea Fish Sticks. Listen to a recap of the game, postgame interviews with Xander Orejudos and Davis Spencer as well as a pregame interview with Michael Davinni.
The AppleSox swept Sunday's doubleheader and the series against the Nanaimo NightOwls in the first-ever meetings between the two teams. Hear a recap, highlights and Sunday's pregame interview with Corey Jarrell.
Quincy Vassar tossed seven shutout innings in the AppleSox' 12-1 win over the Nanaimo NightOwls on Friday night. Listen to a recap of the game, highlights, postgame interviews with Vassar and Adam Fahsel and a pregame interview with Garrett Gores.
Garrett Gores tossed 6.2 shutout innings out of the bullpen but the AppleSox were held to two-runs-or-less for the third straight game.
Joichiro Oyama extended his hit streak to seven games and drove in Wenatchee's lone run in a 4-1 loss to Kelowna. Hear a recap of the game as well as the pregame interview with Riley Sinclair.
Evan Canfield tossed five scoreless innings and Matt Halbach hit a go-ahead home run to lead the AppleSox to a 2-1 win over the Kelowna Falcons. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Mitch Darlington and Lee Souza.
Mason Philley joined Joel Norman during a game last week to talk about how the first half of the season, his collegiate career and his goals after playing at the collegiate level.
Michael Davinni picked up three hits but the AppleSox lost to the Bend Elks, 9-5, on Sunday at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Hear a recap of the game, the highlights and a pregame interview with Gianluca Shinn.
The AppleSox fell to the Bend Elks, 17-12, on Saturday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Listen to a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with Brandham Ponce.
Luc Stuka, Brandham Ponce and CJ Horn hit home runs in the AppleSox' 14-3 victory over the Bend Elks on Friday. Listen to a recap of the game, highlights, postgame interviews with Horn, Chase Matheny and head coach Mitch Darlington as well as a pregame interview with Xander Orejudos.
The AppleSox picked up their second shutout victory of the season and take their third consecutive series victory with a 13-0 win over the Kelowna Falcons on Thursday. Hear a recap of the game, radio highlights and postgame interview with Grant Sherrod and Evan Canfield as well as a pregame interview with Ezra Samperi.
Luc Stuka picked up a pair of hits but the Wenatchee AppleSox fell to the Kelowna Falcons, 11-7. Hear a recap of the game as well as Joel Norman's pregame interview with Aiva Arquette.
Aiva Arquette drove in four runs on three hits to help the AppleSox defeat the Kelowna Falcons, 9-4, on Tuesday at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Joel Norman recaps the game and chats with Brandham Ponce, Mason Philley and Mitch Darlington after the game. Listen to the highlights as well as a pregame interview with Adam Fahsel.
Rob Neyer joined Joel Norman on Saturday's broadcast to talk about some of the new teams in the West Coast League this season.
The AppleSox take four-of-six games on the road trip with a 9-3 win over Edmonton on Sunday. Hear a recap of the game, highlights, a postgame interview with head coach Mitch Darlington and the pregame interview with Reese Ligtenberg.
Andrew Haight and Adam Fahsel homered in the AppleSox' 12-2 win over Edmonton on Saturday night. Listen to a recap of the game and Joel Norman's pregame interview with Haight.
Ryan Mullan tossed a complete game but the AppleSox lost to Edmonton, 2-1. Hear a recap of the game along with highlights and Joel Norman's pregame interview with Jake Putnam.
The AppleSox take two-of-three games on the road against the Victoria HarbourCats with a 9-4 win on Thursday. Listen to a recap of the game as well as Joel Norman's pregame interview with Grant Sherrod.
Joichiro Oyama has six hits through the first two games of the series with Victoria but Wenatchee is playing in a rubber match Thursday after falling Wednesday night. Hear a recap of the game as well as Joel Norman's pregame interview with Mason Philley.
Joichiro Oyama tripled in a run in the top of the 10th, Enzo Apodaca plated Oyama with a single for insurance and Mason Philley tossed three perfect innings of relief to lead the AppleSox to an 8-6 victory over the Victoria HarbourCats in 10 innings on Tuesday night.
Matt Halbach went 4-for-4 but the AppleSox fell to the Bellingham Bells on Sunday. Listen to a recap of the game as well as Joel Norman's pregame interview with Cole Miller.
The AppleSox lost to the Bellingham Bells, 6-3, on Saturday. Listen to a recap of the game as well as Joel Norman's pregame interview with Matt Halbach.
The AppleSox scored twice in the sixth and twice again in the seventh but could not defeat the Bellingham Bells on Friday. Listen to a recap of the game and Joel Norman's pregame interview with Enzo Apodaca.
Ryan Mullan struck out seven and only allowed one run in five innings but it was not enough for the AppleSox on Thursday. Listen to a recap of the game as well as Joel Norman's pregame interview with Ryan Mullan.
Grant Sherrod picked up two hits but the AppleSox fell to the Bellingham Bells, 4-1, on Wednesday night at Joe Martin Field. Listen to the recap, highlights and pregame interview with Tyler Chipman.
The AppleSox red-hot offense cooled off on Tuesday night. Joel Norman recaps and we hear from Brandham Ponce before the game.
The AppleSox fell in Monday night's non-league game at home. They still finish 5-2 on their first homestand of the season but don't wrap it up the way that they wanted. Hear from Drake Bird prior to the game.
The AppleSox swept the Springfield Drifters on Sunday with an 11-6 victory at home. Listen to interviews with CJ Horn, Felix Schlede and Aaron Vaughn as well as highlights from the game.
The AppleSox take both games against the Springfield Drifters and Joel Norman chats with Mason Philley, Xander Orejudos and Mitch Darlington after the two wins. We also hear from Ryan Mullan and Luc Stuka before the two wins.
The AppleSox are off tonight but Joel Norman had a chance to catch up with former Wenatchee Valley College Sandy Cooprider in the top of the fourth inning. Cooprider helped create Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium as well as Mike Hollis Field and North Rotary Field on the college campus and was honored before the game. Norman also caught up with injured AppleSox outfielder and Brewster native Corey Jarrell
The AppleSox drop the last game of their series with the Lefties but still walk away with two wins. Joel Norman recaps the game and we hear his pregame chat with Will Jacobson after he made a commitment earlier in the day.
Quincy Vassar and Conner Ashowrth combine to shut out the Port Angeles Lefties on Tuesday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Both pitchers and head coach Mitch Darlington chat with Joel Norman.
AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington earned his first win as the skipper with a 16-2 win on Monday night over Port Angeles. Hear from him and the stars of the big win.
Michael Davinni drove in three runs for the AppleSox in a dramatic series finale but the AppleSox fell to the Elks in extra innings on Sunday. Hear highlights from the game, a postgame interview with associate head coach Aaron Vaughn and a pregame interview with Davinni.
Wenatchee has scored a combined 23 runs through their first two games but are 0-2. Joel Norman recaps Saturday's game and shares his pregame chat with Carson Lydon.
The AppleSox were walked off by the Bend Elks in the first game of the season but that hardly tells the full story of 2022's Opening Day. Joel Norman recaps the events and chats with head coach Mitch Darlington after the game.
AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington has announced his starters for the first three games of the season June 3-5 against the Bend Elks.
The 2022 season begins one week from today on June 3. Joel Norman previews the opening road trip against the Bend Elks and looks ahead to some of the promotions for the AppleSox first homestand June 6-13.
AppleSox broadcaster Joel Norman appeared on the NCWLIFE Channel earlier this week to chat with Dan Kuntz about players returning for another season, new promotions and much more. To view the full episode please visit ncwlife.com
The AppleSox' 2022 roster is nearly complete with less than three weeks to go until Opening Day. Reese Ligtenberg, Hyatt Utzman and Cole Miller have been signed and are detailed in this Wednesday's podcast.
Mitch Darlington chats with Joel Norman about his coaching mentality, his goals for this season and much more. The AppleSox' home opener is June 6 and season tickets can be purchased now at applesox.com.
The AppleSox are adding a few new quirks to their four non-league games this summer. Listen to today's podcast to hear about them.
West Coast League commissioner Rob Neyer joins Joel Norman to talk about changes to the league's playoffs for the 2022 season.
The AppleSox roster is nearly complete for the 2022 roster. Listen to today's episode for one of the last extensive looks at a group of new players as the team adds Devin Fry, CJ Horn, Xander Orejudos, Lee Souza and Davis Spencer.
Jared Engman tossed two-of-the-five fastest pitches in the entire West Coast League last season and they both came in the same game. It helped him transfer from Tacoma CC to Washington where he has settled in as their Friday starter. He led the AppleSox in appearances last summer and will rejoin the team this summer.
The AppleSox have signed five new players this week to their 2022 roster and this time they are pulling from Washington, Washington State and Gonzaga.
AppleSox alum Marco Gonzales gets the start for the Seattle Mariners' 2022 home opener and we dug into the archives to share an interview with him from 2018 in which he recalled his 2010 summer with the AppleSox.
This week on the AppleSox Podcast Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington introduce fans to seven new players from NWAC junior college schools. Learn more about Conner Ashworth, Garrett Gores, Evan Canfield, Anthony Sendejas, Conner Bourbon, Ian Hughes and Drake Bird on this week's podcast.
This week's players come to the AppleSox thanks to unique connections to the AppleSox' coaching staff. Learn more about Carson Lydon, Dylan Gardner, Hunter Gibson, Riley Sinclair and Andrew Haight.
Enzo Apodaca led the West Coast League in walks last season and is set to return to the AppleSox this summer. Joel Norman talked to him about last season, his spring with Gonzaga and this upcoming summer.
Joel Norman and head coach Mitch Darlington break down this week's additions to the AppleSox all of whom come from schools in the eastern and central time zones. Listen to learn more about Mason Hull, Cam Cratic, Mason Philley, Derek Potts, Grant Sherrod and Kyle Richardson.
Former AppleSox pitcher Brandon Bailey catches up with Joel Norman to discuss his recovery from Tommy John Surgery, making his major-league debut in the pandemic-affected 2020 season and his time with the AppleSox.
Some of the best AppleSox alumni have come from California. This week Joel Norman and head coach Mitch Darlington introduce you to Joichiro Oyama, Matt Halbach, Joel Tornero, Roger Thomas, Michael Davinni and Ryan Mullan.
Joel Norman takes a look at this week's additions to the AppleSox' 2022 roster, all of whom played in the West Coast League last year but now join the AppleSox. Head coach Mitch Darlington also gives his take on the additions of Corey Jarrell, Chase Matheny, Ezra Samperi, Quincy Vassar and Connor Wilson.
AppleSox broadcaster Joel Norman details the first four members of the 2022 roster; Enzo Apodaca, Tyler Chipman, Jared Engman and Luc Stuka. All of them are returning players from last summer's team. Head coach Mitch Darlington gives a coach's perspective for what he is expecting from these four players this summer.
New AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington gives a quick introduction ahead of his first season as the team's skipper.