AquaSox

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson gets a high-five from teammate Lazaro Montes after scoring during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Former Frog Lazaro Montes Named Northwest League MVP

For the second straight year, Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes has been named…

 

The Everett AquaSox pose in front of the outfield scoreboard with the championship trophy after beating the Eugene Emeralds 6-3 in Game 4 to clinch the 2025 Northwest League Championship at Funko Field on Sept. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

‘Special players, special times’: AquaSox win championship

Everett clinches its first Northwest League title since 2010 with 6-3 win against Eugene in Game 4.

 

AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo hits an RBI triple against the Eugene Emeralds in Game 3 of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series at Funko Field on Sept. 12, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox ride big bats, clutch pitching to Game 3 win

Everett shakes off Eugene’s 3-run first inning to take 8-5 victory and 2-1 series lead.

 

AquaSox manager Zach Vincej (right) celebrates with outfielder Jonny Farmelo after he reaches third base safely against the Eugene Emeralds in Game 3 of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series at Funko Field on Sept. 12, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox overcome early deficit to win Game 3

Farmelo, Suisbel power Everett to 8-5 comeback win against Eugene, take 2-1 series lead.

AquaSox manager Zach Vincej (right) celebrates with outfielder Jonny Farmelo after he reaches third base safely against the Eugene Emeralds in Game 3 of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series at Funko Field on Sept. 12, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox third baseman Luis Suisbel jogs towards third base during Everett's 4-2 loss to the Eugene Emeralds in Game 2 of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park on Wednesday. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Late rally falls short in Game 2, but gives AquaSox hope

Luis Suisbel and Colin Davis hit RBI singles in ninth before Everett falls 4-2 to Eugene.

AquaSox third baseman Luis Suisbel jogs towards third base during Everett's 4-2 loss to the Eugene Emeralds in Game 2 of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park on Wednesday. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete (right) celebrates after hitting what was initially ruled a home run, but the play was overturned and ruled a foul ball during Everett's 4-2 loss to the Eugene Emeralds in Game 2 of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park on Wednesday. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox bats quieted as Eugene ties championship series

Everett strikes out 11 times in 4-2 loss to Emeralds in Game 2.

AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete (right) celebrates after hitting what was initially ruled a home run, but the play was overturned and ruled a foul ball during Everett's 4-2 loss to the Eugene Emeralds in Game 2 of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park on Wednesday. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox infielder Carter Dorighi heads towards third base during Everett's 9-6 extra-innings win against Eugene in Game 1 of the Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 9, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox overcome mistakes, execute plan in Game 1 win

Everett displays resilience in back-and-forth 9-6 win against Eugene in championship series.

AquaSox infielder Carter Dorighi heads towards third base during Everett's 9-6 extra-innings win against Eugene in Game 1 of the Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 9, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox pitcher Ryan Hawks releases a pitch during Everett's 9-6 extra-innings win against Eugene in Game 1 of the Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park on Sept. 9, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox take Game 1 of championship in wild extra-innings battle

Despite blowing a lead in the 8th, Everett battles back to beat Eugene 9-6 in 11 innings.

AquaSox pitcher Ryan Hawks releases a pitch during Everett's 9-6 extra-innings win against Eugene in Game 1 of the Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park on Sept. 9, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox manager Zach Vincej takes stands behind third base between innings during Everett's 7-5 win against Eugene at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025 (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox manager aiming to win third straight championship

Figures inside and outside the Mariners organization explain Zach Vincej’s keys to success.

AquaSox manager Zach Vincej takes stands behind third base between innings during Everett's 7-5 win against Eugene at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025 (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox infielder Carter Dorighi prepares to swing during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Championship Preview: AquaSox face red-hot Eugene

Everett aims to win its first championship since 2010 in the best-of-five series.

AquaSox infielder Carter Dorighi prepares to swing during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox bats heat up Vancouver

The Everett AquaSox bats have been hot lately. The Frogs used 13 hits and eight walks to pound the Vancouver Canadians… Continue reading

AquaSox catcher Harry Ford hits a fly ball during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mariners call up Harry Ford

The former AquaSox catcher looks to see his first Major League action.

AquaSox catcher Harry Ford hits a fly ball during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo watches the ball off his bat during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox end losing streak, gain confidence vs. Emeralds

Everett snaps 8-game skid with 7-5 win against Eugene to close regular season home slate.

AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo watches the ball off his bat during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo runs in from the outfield during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Now ‘fixed,’ Jonny Farmelo hopes for healthy future

The AquaSox outfielder reflects on time lost, insights gained in two injury-riddled seasons.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo runs in from the outfield during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox right fielder Carson Jones registered a hit and a walk against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox offense falls flat against Eugene

The Everett AquaSox fell 4-0 on Thursday, as Eugene Emeralds infielder Charlie Szykowny collected three hits and three RBI to power his team… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox right fielder Carson Jones registered a hit and a walk against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
Everett AquaSox pitcher Christian Little pitches in his High-A debut against the Eugene Emeralds on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett, Wash. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

Little shines, AquaSox stumble late against Emeralds

AquaSox pitcher Christian Little allowed one run in five innings in his High-A debut.

Everett AquaSox pitcher Christian Little pitches in his High-A debut against the Eugene Emeralds on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett, Wash. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
Charlie Pagliarini of the Everett AquaSox bats against Eugene on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Emeralds blast two home runs in ninth to beat AquaSox

Two ninth-inning home runs powered Eugene to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Everett AquaSox on Tuesday night at Funko Field. With the… Continue reading

Charlie Pagliarini of the Everett AquaSox bats against Eugene on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini slides into third base after hitting a triple in Everett's 5-1 loss to the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Aug. 24, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox lose no-hit bid, bats go quiet in defeat to Spokane

Nick Payero, Teddy McGraw carry combined no-hitter into sixth before Indians seize 5-1 win.

AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini slides into third base after hitting a triple in Everett's 5-1 loss to the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Aug. 24, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox outfielder Anthony Donofrio swings at a pitch during Everett's 4-3 loss to the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Aug. 23, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox late rally falls short against Spokane

Pagliarini, Suisbel hit back-to-back homers in seventh, but Everett loses 4-3.

AquaSox outfielder Anthony Donofrio swings at a pitch during Everett's 4-3 loss to the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Aug. 23, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox pitcher Ryan Sloan delivers a pitch during Everett's 4-3 loss to the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Aug. 23, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sloan wins battle, loses war in first home start

AquaSox pitcher retires Spokane’s Belyeu in 17-pitch at bat, but Everett falls 4-3.

AquaSox pitcher Ryan Sloan delivers a pitch during Everett's 4-3 loss to the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Aug. 23, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)