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March 26, 2026 - All the way from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, the Wenatchee AppleSox are bringing three Islanders onto the roster for the 2026 season. Damien Pantoya, Nicho Crowley, and Isaiah Afework will all be donning a Sox jersey this coming summer.
With these three offseason pickups, the Sox have added some serious firepower both at the plate and in the pen. Whether it is a Texas native who fanned 18 batters last summer in the West Coast League, or two Washington sluggers who are returning to the Pacific Northwest, the Islanders are le... Full Story
March 25, 2026 - PORTLAND, Oregon - Four Opening Day starting pitchers highlight 35 West Coast League alumni listed on Major League Baseball's Opening Day rosters.
Tarik Skubal (Kitsap BlueJackets/Detroit Tigers), the 2024 and 2025 American League Cy Young Award winner, is slated for his third straight Opening Day start. He'll be opposed by fellow WCL alumnus Nick Pivetta (Victoria HarbourCats/San Diego Padres).
Other starting pitchers getting the ball on Opening Day include Matthew Boyd (Corvallis Knights/Chicago Cubs) and Drew Rasmus... Full Story
March 23, 2026 - They may be 1,500 miles away, but that is not stopping three members of Weatherford College in Fort Worth, Texas, from spending their summer season in Wenatchee. Brittain Urbaniak, Jonathan Christner, and Clint Beck will be joining the AppleSox for 2026 after they finish this coming season with the Coyotes.
With two sophomore right-handed pitchers and a redshirt-freshman first baseman, the Sox are adding depth to both the pen and the corner infield.
So, let's take a closer look at each of these Texas natives...
Brit... Full Story
March 19, 2026 - For the 2026 season, Wenatchee is adding three young arms to their bullpen, all three from Everett Community College. Dylan Dyer, Basil Hendrix and Hiroshi Johnson will be spending their upcoming summer with the Sox.
With two being sophomores and one being a freshman, none of the incoming AppleSox have played summer league baseball in their careers. But, before they get their Wenatchee welcome, they still have a full season of JUCO baseball to play in Everett.
So, let's take a look at who these new bullpen arms are...
... Full Story
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Three Islanders Washing up in Wenatchee in 2026
March 26, 2026 - All the way from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, the Wenatchee AppleSox are bringing three Islanders onto the roster for the 2026 season. Damien Pantoya, Nicho Crowley, and Isaiah Afework will all be donning a Sox jersey this coming summer.
With these three offseason pickups, the Sox have added some serious firepower both at the plate and in the pen. Whether it is a Texas native who fanned 18 batters last summer in the West Coast League, or two Washington sluggers who are returning to the Pacific Northwest, the Islanders are le... Full StoryMore West Coast League stories below
WCL Alumni on 2026 MLB Opening Day Rosters
March 25, 2026 - PORTLAND, Oregon - Four Opening Day starting pitchers highlight 35 West Coast League alumni listed on Major League Baseball's Opening Day rosters.
Tarik Skubal (Kitsap BlueJackets/Detroit Tigers), the 2024 and 2025 American League Cy Young Award winner, is slated for his third straight Opening Day start. He'll be opposed by fellow WCL alumnus Nick Pivetta (Victoria HarbourCats/San Diego Padres).
Other starting pitchers getting the ball on Opening Day include Matthew Boyd (Corvallis Knights/Chicago Cubs) and Drew Rasmus... Full StoryA Trio of Coyotes Spending Summer in Wenatchee
March 23, 2026 - They may be 1,500 miles away, but that is not stopping three members of Weatherford College in Fort Worth, Texas, from spending their summer season in Wenatchee. Brittain Urbaniak, Jonathan Christner, and Clint Beck will be joining the AppleSox for 2026 after they finish this coming season with the Coyotes.
With two sophomore right-handed pitchers and a redshirt-freshman first baseman, the Sox are adding depth to both the pen and the corner infield.
So, let's take a closer look at each of these Texas natives...
Brit... Full StoryAppleSox Snag Three Young Pitchers from Everett
March 19, 2026 - For the 2026 season, Wenatchee is adding three young arms to their bullpen, all three from Everett Community College. Dylan Dyer, Basil Hendrix and Hiroshi Johnson will be spending their upcoming summer with the Sox.
With two being sophomores and one being a freshman, none of the incoming AppleSox have played summer league baseball in their careers. But, before they get their Wenatchee welcome, they still have a full season of JUCO baseball to play in Everett.
So, let's take a look at who these new bullpen arms are...
... Full StoryWest Coast League News
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- Three Islanders Washing up in Wenatchee in 2026 - Wenatchee AppleSox (March 26)
- WCL Alumni on 2026 MLB Opening Day Rosters - (March 25)
- A Trio of Coyotes Spending Summer in Wenatchee - Wenatchee AppleSox (March 23)
- AppleSox Snag Three Young Pitchers from Everett - Wenatchee AppleSox (March 19)
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- AppleSox Reveal First Three Members of 2026 Roster - Wenatchee AppleSox (March 12)
- WCL Launches Spotlight Series - (March 10)
- AppleSox Reveal First Three Members of 2026 Roster - Wenatchee AppleSox (March 9)
- Faith Guides Pitcher Hudson Lance as he Returns for 2026 - Victoria HabourCats (March 6)
- AppleSox Reveal First Three Members of 2026 Roster - Wenatchee AppleSox (March 5)
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