Wenatchee AppleSox Podcast

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.

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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.