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  • AquaSox Hit the Road to Tri-City: Celesten Is NWL Player of the Week — Here’s What to Watch in the 6-Game Series

    AquaSox Hit the Road to Tri-City: Celesten Is NWL Player of the Week — Here’s What to Watch in the 6-Game Series

    Featured Snippet: Q: What are the Everett AquaSox doing in late April 2026? A: The AquaSox opened a 6-game road series at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, WA against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, April 28. First pitch is 6:30 PM. Felnin Celesten was named the Northwest League Player of the Week for his performance against Spokane.

    AquaSox Hit the Road to Tri-City: Celesten Is NWL Player of the Week — Here’s What to Watch

    After six games at Funko Field against the Spokane Indians — a series the Frogs split 3-3, including a late walk-off win and a tough extra-inning loss on Sunday — the 2026 Everett AquaSox are on the road. They opened a 6-game series Tuesday night at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, Washington against the Tri-City Dust Devils, with first pitch at 6:30 PM.

    This is a rematch of an early-season series that Everett won 4-2 at Funko Field in April. The road version could look different — Tri-City has been one of the more competitive teams in the Northwest League, and they’ll have their home crowd behind them in the Columbia Basin.

    Here’s what to watch over the next six games.

    The Big News: Felnin Celesten Is Your NWL Player of the Week

    Before we get into the matchup, let’s talk about Felnin Celesten. The 20-year-old shortstop was named the Northwest League Player of the Week on April 27, 2026 — and it wasn’t hard to see why. Against the Spokane Indians, he hit .471 (11-for-17), scored five runs, and played his usual standout defense at short.

    Celesten is one of the youngest players in the NWL and carries a legitimate buzz as one of the Mariners’ top prospects. Watching him this April has been a reminder that the pipeline from Funko Field to T-Mobile Park is very much alive in 2026. He’s been the engine of this offense during winning stretches.

    He’s also in good company: Colton Shaw was named NWL Pitcher of the Week for April 6–12 earlier this month after that dominant early-season stretch. Two AquaSox earning weekly NWL hardware in the same month is a great sign for where this team can go.

    The Tri-City Matchup

    The last time these two teams played, Everett won 4 of 6 in the home series. Road ball is a different story. Gesa Stadium in Pasco is a fine park, but it’s 3+ hours from Everett and the Frogs will be without the Funko Field faithful in their corner.

    Tri-City fields a roster filled with Rockies prospects — Colorado’s High-A affiliate has had some talented arms in 2026. The AquaSox will need their lineup to stay hot (especially Celesten, Carlos Jimenez, and Noah Caron, who’s been swinging a hot bat at home) and their pitching staff to limit the walks that have occasionally undone promising outings.

    The series runs Tuesday April 28 through Sunday May 3, with a schedule of evening games Tuesday through Saturday and a Sunday afternoon finale.

    Prospect Watch: The Names to Track

    Felnin Celesten (SS): The NWL POTW award just confirmed what AquaSox fans have been watching all month. Can he keep this level of contact and production on the road?

    Carlos Jimenez (1B/OF): Remember his 6-RBI explosion in the Spokane series? He’s been one of the most dangerous bats in the lineup when locked in. The Columbia Basin outfield dimensions should suit his pull-heavy approach.

    Noah Caron: Caron’s 418-foot homer earlier in the homestand was a reminder that he has legitimate power that shows up in the box score when he makes contact. More of that, please.

    Colton Shaw (SP): The April Pitcher of the Week and arguably the most consistent starting arm the Frogs have had this season. If he lines up for a start in this series, expect a quality outing.

    Why This Series Matters

    The AquaSox have been above .500 for stretches of this early-season schedule, which matters for the Northwest League first-half standings. The first half determines playoff seeding, and every road series win is a step toward putting distance between Everett and the rest of the NWL.

    If you can’t make it to Pasco, follow along on the AquaSox social channels and mlb.com/everett for game updates. The Frogs return home for a 6-game homestand against Hillsboro starting May 5.

    Kill-threshold note: The April 28 series opener result is not yet confirmed from a verified primary source at run time; this article is framed as a series preview per Tier 0 protocol. The next run will recap the opening game result.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where are the AquaSox playing this week?

    The Everett AquaSox are playing a 6-game road series at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, WA against the Tri-City Dust Devils. Games run April 28 through May 3, 2026, with most games at 6:30 PM PT.

    Who won NWL Player of the Week for the AquaSox?

    Shortstop Felnin Celesten was named Northwest League Player of the Week on April 27, 2026. He hit .471 (11-for-17) with five runs scored in five games against the Spokane Indians.

    Who are the top AquaSox prospects to watch in 2026?

    Felnin Celesten (SS), Colton Shaw (SP), Carlos Jimenez (1B/OF), Noah Caron, and Axel Sanchez are among the key names on the 2026 Everett roster. Celesten in particular is drawing attention as a top Mariners prospect.

    When do the AquaSox return to Funko Field?

    The AquaSox return to Funko Field in Everett for a 6-game homestand against the Hillsboro Hops starting Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

    How did the Bryce Miller rehab assignment go?

    Mariners starter Bryce Miller completed his 2-start rehab assignment with the AquaSox earlier in April. His final outing was 3 IP, 6 K, 0 R, 1 H. He has since been activated back to the Mariners roster.

  • AquaSox Fall to Spokane 6-2: Frogs Couldn’t Climb Out of an Early Hole, but Sunday Finale Could Still Lock the Series

    AquaSox Fall to Spokane 6-2: Frogs Couldn’t Climb Out of an Early Hole, but Sunday Finale Could Still Lock the Series

    Q: Did the AquaSox win or lose Saturday night against Spokane?
    A: The Spokane Indians beat the Everett AquaSox 6-2 on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in front of 1,532 fans. Spokane jumped on Everett early with a three-run first inning and added three more in the second, and the AquaSox could only get back single runs in the second and sixth.

    Some nights you score 11 runs and your 6-RBI guy carries the lineup home. Other nights, the visiting team gets a three-spot before you have your second sip of beer.

    Saturday at Funko Field was the second kind. The Spokane Indians cracked open the AquaSox 6-2 in front of 1,532 fans, snapping Everett’s three-game winning streak and evening this six-game series with one to play. So before we get into the prospect watch and what to expect for Sunday Fun Day, let’s just call it: the first inning is what cost the Frogs this one.

    How Spokane Did It

    The Indians came out swinging. Ethan Hedges doubled in a run, Alan Espinal singled in a run, and Kelvin Hidalgo grounded into another RBI before the AquaSox had stepped to the plate. 3-0 Spokane after a half-inning is the kind of hole that’s tough to climb out of in a six-inning High-A pitcher’s duel — and once Tevin Tucker added an RBI single in the second, Hedges grounded another one in, and Espinal doubled up with his second RBI single of the night, it was 6-0 before most of the crowd had finished their nachos.

    Everett got on the board in the bottom of the second. Carlos Jimenez — who had a 6-RBI night Thursday in this same series — drove in Josh Caron with an RBI groundout. The AquaSox didn’t score again until the sixth, when Felnin Celesten came home on a Spokane fielding error after Caron reached base.

    The Bigger Picture: Series Heading to Sunday

    This homestand has been the AquaSox’s best stretch of 2026 so far. They opened with a 5-2 Taylor Dollard gem on Tuesday, took the Wednesday game 7-5 with Eike’s 418-foot blast and Caron’s go-ahead knock, blew out the Indians 11-3 on Thursday behind Jimenez’s 6 RBIs, and walked Spokane off 2-1 on Friday on Axel Sanchez’s sac fly to cap Bryce Miller’s rehab assignment.

    Saturday’s loss drops the homestand to 3-2. The series ends Sunday with a 4:05 PM first pitch — Sunday Fun Day with kids running the bases after the game and the usual postgame catch on the field. A series win is still on the table; the AquaSox just need to take the finale to lock it down.

    Prospect Watch: What We Saw Saturday

    This is the part where the fan voice has to balance against the fact that High-A is a development league. The night didn’t go Everett’s way on the scoreboard, but the kids we’re watching are still on the path.

    Felnin Celesten got into scoring position and came around — small thing, but the M’s top-50 prospect has been trending the right direction in the early going of the homestand. He needs to find his power stroke; the singles will keep the OBP up.

    Josh Caron is showing the catcher-power profile the system has been waiting for. He scored both AquaSox runs Saturday — one driven in, one on the error — and his bat keeps appearing in the recap copy.

    Carlos Jimenez, fresh off a 6-RBI Thursday, drove in the only run the AquaSox would push across in the early innings. Production with runners in scoring position is the through-line for him this homestand.

    What’s Next

    Sunday wraps the series at 4:05 PM at Funko Field. After that, the AquaSox hit the road for a six-game set at Hillsboro Hops starting Tuesday, then come back home in early May. The Mariners’ Northwest farmhand watch continues — the Funko Field crowd has been treated to a lot of Bryce Miller buzz the last two weeks, and the next big-league rehab assignment that drops in this clubhouse will draw the same camera click that Friday’s did.

    For now: 3-2 homestand, a series finale to play, and a roster full of names worth knowing.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What was the final score of the AquaSox-Spokane game on April 25, 2026?
    Spokane Indians 6, Everett AquaSox 2. The Indians scored three runs in each of the first two innings and the AquaSox couldn’t recover.

    How did Spokane score so quickly?
    Three first-inning RBIs from Ethan Hedges, Alan Espinal, and Kelvin Hidalgo, then three more second-inning runs driven in by Tevin Tucker, Hedges, and Espinal.

    Who scored for the AquaSox?
    Josh Caron scored both Everett runs — one driven in by Carlos Jimenez in the second, the other on a Spokane fielding error in the sixth that allowed Felnin Celesten to come around.

    What time is the Sunday April 26 AquaSox game?
    4:05 PM first pitch at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium. It’s the series finale and Sunday Fun Day, with kids running the bases postgame.

    Did the AquaSox win the series?
    The series finishes Sunday April 26. Heading into the finale, the AquaSox lead the homestand 3-2 — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday wins, Saturday loss. A Sunday win would clinch the series win.

    Where can I watch AquaSox games?
    Home games are at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium, 3802 Broadway. The MiLB First Pitch app and milb.com/everett carry video and audio for most games.

    Who is Carlos Jimenez?
    An infielder in the Mariners’ farm system whose bat has come alive during this homestand against Spokane — he had a 6-RBI night on Thursday and drove in the only AquaSox run in the early innings of Saturday’s loss.

  • Bryce Miller Threw 3 Scoreless With 6 Strikeouts: AquaSox Walked Off Spokane 2-1 to Cap His Rehab

    Bryce Miller Threw 3 Scoreless With 6 Strikeouts: AquaSox Walked Off Spokane 2-1 to Cap His Rehab

    How did Bryce Miller’s AquaSox rehab start go? Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller threw 3 scoreless innings on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Funko Field, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out six on 47 pitches (35 strikes). The AquaSox then walked off the Spokane Indians 2-1 on an Axel Sanchez sacrifice fly to cap Miller’s two-start minor-league rehab assignment.

    Bryce Miller Walked Out of Funko Field With Six Strikeouts. The AquaSox Walked Off Spokane 2-1.

    Friday night at Funko Field had the kind of energy you only get when a Mariners big-leaguer is on the mound for the AquaSox. Bryce Miller — recovering from oblique inflammation that cost him spring training — made his second and final minor-league rehab outing, and he pitched like a guy who’s about to be back at T-Mobile Park: three scoreless, six punchies, 47 pitches, 35 strikes. Then the Frogs went out and walked it off 2-1 against the Spokane Indians on an Axel Sanchez sac fly. Fireworks Friday delivered the rare combination of major-league rehab work, a tense one-run nightcap, and an actual walk-off in front of a sellout-energy Funko crowd.

    The Bryce Miller Line

    Miller did exactly what a healthy 27-year-old big-league starter on rehab is supposed to do at High-A: he was too good for the league. Three innings, one hit, one walk, six strikeouts, no runs. Through the first two innings he didn’t allow a single baserunner. The one moment of trouble came in the third when he had two runners in scoring position with two outs — and he punched out Indians first baseman Kevin Fitzer on four pitches to escape it. That’s the kind of inning that tells the Mariners’ player development staff everything they needed to see.

    Compare that to his first rehab outing the week before in Tacoma — 1.2 innings, four hits, three runs, two strikeouts, one walk on 33 pitches. Friday at Funko was a clear escalation: more pitches, more strikes, more strikeouts, no damage. Two scoreless innings to start, a tough spot navigated cleanly, and a clean exit. The Mariners now have to decide whether Miller is ready for a Triple-A finishing touch in Tacoma or whether he goes straight back to the big-league rotation.

    The Walk-Off

    The AquaSox didn’t waste Miller’s start. Locked in a 1-1 game late, Everett got runners moving in the bottom of the inning that mattered, and Axel Sanchez delivered the sacrifice fly to center field that ended it. Final: AquaSox 2, Spokane 1. Sixth straight loss for the Indians, which tells you Spokane’s not having a great early-season trip through the Northwest League — but Friday wasn’t about Spokane. It was about a homegrown Mariners arm in front of an Everett crowd, and a Frogs roster that keeps finding ways to win one-run games.

    That’s three straight wins now for Everett, on the heels of the Carlos Jimenez 6-RBI Thursday-night blowout. The Frogs are still climbing toward .500 territory but the run differential is back in the green and the offense is finally chaining at-bats together. Saturday and Sunday wrap the homestand against Spokane — Saturday at 7:05 PM and Sunday at 1:05 PM at Funko Field — and the Frogs have a real chance to take five of six in the series before they head out on the road.

    Prospect Watch

    Friday wasn’t just a Bryce Miller showcase — it was also a chance for the AquaSox prospects to share a clubhouse with a guy who’s already done it. The fan-eye view from Funko Field this week:

    Carlos Jimenez — 6 RBI on Thursday is the kind of night that pulls scouts. Power-and-RBI profile is what the system needs after the Lazaro Montes promotion conversation cooled off.

    Axel Sanchez — Walk-off sac fly Friday. Not a stat-line player but a guy who keeps showing up in late-game spots. The kind of A-ball at-bat that grades up scouting reports.

    The pitching staff behind Miller — Whoever gets handed the ball after a big-league rehab outing has to keep the lead. Friday’s bullpen got the result. That’s a quiet thing, but it matters when you’re tracking who’s developing.

    What’s Next for Bryce Miller

    Two rehab starts down. The natural next step is either a Triple-A Tacoma tune-up or activation off the IL and back into the Mariners rotation. Friday’s outing makes the case for the latter — three scoreless against pro hitters, six strikeouts, fastball back where it needs to be after his April 18 Tacoma outing reportedly clocked at 98+. The Mariners haven’t said publicly which way they’re leaning. Either way, his time at Funko Field this spring is done, and the AquaSox roster goes back to being all about the prospects.

    Saturday and Sunday at Funko Field

    The homestand wraps with Saturday’s 7:05 PM game and Sunday’s 1:05 PM matinee. If you missed Friday, those are the last two chances to see this Spokane series at Funko before the AquaSox hit the road. Tickets are still available through milb.com/everett. Funko Field on a sunny April Sunday afternoon is one of the better cheap-date afternoons in Snohomish County.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What was Bryce Miller’s line in his April 24 AquaSox rehab start?

    3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K on 47 pitches (35 strikes). It was Miller’s second and final minor-league rehab start.

    What was the final score of Friday’s AquaSox game?

    Everett AquaSox 2, Spokane Indians 1, walk-off win at Funko Field on April 24, 2026, on an Axel Sanchez sacrifice fly.

    Why was Bryce Miller pitching for the AquaSox?

    Miller is a Mariners right-handed starter rehabbing oblique inflammation that sidelined him in spring training. The AquaSox start was the second outing of his minor-league rehab assignment after a brief Triple-A Tacoma appearance the week before.

    When are the next AquaSox home games?

    Saturday April 25 at 7:05 PM and Sunday April 26 at 1:05 PM at Funko Field, closing the homestand against Spokane.

    Will Bryce Miller pitch for the AquaSox again this season?

    Friday was Miller’s final rehab outing with Everett. His next appearance will likely be either Triple-A Tacoma or back with the Mariners, depending on the team’s decision on activation.

    Where do the AquaSox play and where can I get tickets?

    The AquaSox play at Funko Field in Everett (formerly Everett Memorial Stadium). Tickets are available at milb.com/everett.

  • Everett’s $10.6M Stadium Design Vote Is Wednesday: What April 29 Means for the AquaSox and USL Soccer’s Future Here

    Everett’s $10.6M Stadium Design Vote Is Wednesday: What April 29 Means for the AquaSox and USL Soccer’s Future Here

    What’s at stake: On Wednesday, April 29 at 12:30 PM, Everett City Council will vote on whether to approve another $10.6 million for the downtown Outdoor Event Center — the future home of the AquaSox and two new United Soccer League teams (men’s and women’s). The vote covers $5.6M for property acquisition and $4.8M in contractor amendments. If approved, design hits 100% complete and the path opens toward a possible August project go-ahead vote, ground-breaking in September, and a late-2027 opening. If it doesn’t pass cleanly, the timeline starts to wobble.

    If you care about the AquaSox staying in Everett — and the city’s two incoming USL professional soccer teams actually having a place to play — Wednesday afternoon’s council vote matters more than any single game on the schedule this spring.

    Everett City Council is set to vote April 29 on a package of four items tied to the future Outdoor Event Center: an additional $10.6 million in spending, contract amendments with four project contractors worth $4.8 million, acceptance of a $7.4 million state Department of Commerce grant, and the addition of one more land parcel to the project’s acquisition list.

    The fan-perspective version of all that procedural language: Everett is one council vote away from finishing the design phase of a stadium that determines whether minor-league baseball stays here and whether professional soccer ever gets here at all.

    What the $10.6 Million Actually Buys

    The breakdown, per City of Everett project documents and reporting from the Snohomish County Tribune and HeraldNet:

    About $5.6 million is allocated to the costs of acquiring the properties needed to clear the stadium block — bounded by Hewitt Avenue, Pacific Avenue, Broadway, and the railroad tracks, one block east of Angel of the Winds Arena.

    About $4.8 million is for contract amendments with the four firms working on stadium design and pre-construction.

    The funding mechanism is an interfund loan — Everett borrows the money from its own general fund balance, then issues municipal bond debt to repay the loan. Long-term bonds backed against city tax revenues handle repayment. This is a way to move quickly on cash flow without holding up design while waiting for outside grants and bond markets.

    Counting earlier spending, the city has already invested about $7.2 million in capital funds into the project since site selection in late 2024. That money has gone toward environmental studies, conceptual design, and putting properties under purchase-and-sale agreements.

    The Real Number You Should Know

    The total project cost is now estimated at $120 million, up from the $82 million estimate the city used when it asked for $4.8 million in funding back in June 2025.

    The funding stack so far: roughly $17 million committed by the AquaSox and incoming USL ownership groups in exchange for 30-year leases (with operations and maintenance handled on-site and ticket and parking revenue shared with the city); $30+ million from other bonds repaid through lease and ticket revenue; and roughly 21% of the funding pie that, as of last week’s council presentation, is not yet identified.

    That 21% gap is the one to watch. City project staff said they intend to return to council in summer with more financial models, with possible sources including state, regional, and private dollars. “We are pursuing all possible options,” the project representative told the council.

    Why This Matters for the AquaSox

    Major League Baseball changed minor-league facility requirements in 2021. Funko Field, which has been the AquaSox’s home for decades, doesn’t meet the new standards. If Everett doesn’t build a compliant stadium, the AquaSox lose their MLB affiliation. They go away. The economic, cultural, and identity hit to the city would be real.

    Mayor Cassie Franklin has called the project a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” prompted by the league’s facility-standard changes. She framed Everett’s decision to put the stadium downtown — in late 2024 — as the city already making “tangible progress.” Wednesday’s vote keeps that progress moving.

    Why This Matters for USL Soccer

    The Outdoor Event Center is being designed as a true dual-purpose venue: artificial turf, the ability to convert the field between baseball and soccer in the span of a few hours, soccer played on the diamond’s infield, and a retractable mound. The plan calls for hosting two USL teams — a men’s team in either USL Championship or USL League One, and a women’s team in the USL Super League.

    This is why we don’t yet have team names, colors, kits, or a confirmed league level. Without an approved stadium plan, USL won’t finalize franchise placement. Without USL franchise placement, the city can’t fully market what the soccer side will look like. Wednesday’s vote moves the design from 60% complete (where it sits today) to 100% — and that opens the door for the August funding decision and the broader project go-ahead.

    The USL teams won’t be playing in 2026. The current target is a late-2027 opening, which means a 2028 inaugural season at the earliest. But every step on the design timeline is a step closer to seeing professional soccer in Everett.

    The Take

    This stadium project has been criticized — fairly — for cost growth. $82 million in June 2025 to $120 million today is a real escalation, and the 21% unidentified funding share is a legitimate concern.

    But the alternative — losing the AquaSox, losing the chance at USL, leaving the downtown stadium block as a parking lot — is worse. The downtown location is a significantly better long-term play than rebuilding at the existing Funko Field site. The dual-purpose design that makes baseball and soccer both work in one venue is genuinely innovative for a city Everett’s size. And the public-park amenities and walking loop in the design plan turn what could be a single-use box into a downtown asset that serves the city year-round.

    The April 29 vote isn’t the final yes. It’s the vote that lets the project finish its homework before the bigger August decision on the full project. If Everett wants to be a city where minor-league baseball thrives, professional soccer arrives, and the downtown stadium becomes the anchor of a real entertainment district next to Angel of the Winds Arena — Wednesday afternoon matters.

    How to Weigh In

    The City Council meeting is Wednesday, April 29 at 12:30 PM at 3002 Wetmore Avenue. Public comment is part of the council process for items like this. If you have a take — for or against — that’s the room and that’s the meeting where it lands.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Everett Outdoor Event Center?
    A planned 5,000-seat dual-purpose stadium in downtown Everett that will host the AquaSox baseball team and two new United Soccer League teams (one men’s, one women’s). It also includes an urban park and walking loop.

    When is the city council vote on the additional funding?
    Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM at Everett City Hall (3002 Wetmore Avenue). The council will vote on four items tied to the project.

    How much will the stadium cost in total?
    The current total project cost estimate is $120 million, up from $82 million in June 2025. Property acquisition and business relocation alone is estimated at $35 million.

    When will the stadium open?
    The current project timeline targets construction starting in September 2026 and the stadium opening in late 2027, with a 2028 inaugural USL season at the earliest.

    Will the AquaSox leave Everett if the stadium isn’t built?
    Funko Field doesn’t meet the post-2021 MLB facility standards for affiliated minor-league teams. Without a compliant stadium, the AquaSox would lose their MLB affiliation and likely leave the city.

    What USL teams are coming to Everett?
    The city has agreements in place to host two USL teams — one men’s professional team and one women’s professional team. Specific league level (Championship vs League One for the men, Super League for the women), team names, colors, and ownership branding have not been publicly finalized pending stadium approval.

    Where will the stadium be located?
    On the block bounded by Hewitt Avenue, Pacific Avenue, Broadway, and the railroad tracks — one block east of Angel of the Winds Arena in downtown Everett. The city is acquiring 15 properties on that block to clear the site.

    Who pays for the stadium?
    A combination of city interfund loans repaid by long-term municipal bonds, $17 million committed by the AquaSox and USL teams (in exchange for 30-year leases), state Department of Commerce grants ($7.4 million pending council acceptance), and approximately $25 million still to be identified by July.

  • Bryce Miller Pitched at Funko Field Friday Night: Mariners Right-Hander Targets 3 Innings, AquaSox Riding 3-Game Win Streak

    Bryce Miller Pitched at Funko Field Friday Night: Mariners Right-Hander Targets 3 Innings, AquaSox Riding 3-Game Win Streak

    The setup: Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller made his second 2026 rehab start on Friday night, April 24 at Funko Field in Everett, taking the mound for the AquaSox against the Spokane Indians. The plan, per AquaSox manager and Seattle’s player-development staff: stretch to roughly three innings and about 45 pitches as Miller works back from the oblique injury that has kept him on the IL. First pitch was 7:05 PM, and yes — it was Fireworks Friday.

    This is what we’ve been waiting for since Wednesday’s announcement.

    The Mariners’ actual second-best starter from last season pitched at Funko Field on Friday night. Bryce Miller made his second rehab start of the spring with the AquaSox against the Spokane Indians, the next step in his climb back from the oblique strain that landed him on the IL early in the Mariners’ season.

    The Plan for Miller’s Outing

    Per the AquaSox release earlier in the week, the target for Friday was three innings or about 45 pitches — a clear escalation from his first rehab outing on April 18 with Triple-A Tacoma, where he threw 33 pitches across 1.2 innings (21 of them for strikes), striking out two and walking one while allowing three runs on four hits.

    Three runs on four hits in fewer than two innings isn’t the line Mariners fans wanted to see from Tacoma — but the two strikeouts, the strike-throwing rate, and the simple fact that he was on the mound are what mattered. The Mariners have been deliberately conservative with him. The oblique is the kind of injury where you can’t rush the timeline.

    That’s why Friday night’s start in Everett mattered. Stepping back from Triple-A to the Northwest League gave Seattle a controlled environment to push his pitch count and build his stamina without the consequences of a full Triple-A workload. By the time you read this, Miller’s box-score line for Friday will be public — but the meaningful number isn’t ERA. It’s pitch count, innings, and whether he came out of it healthy.

    The Spokane Series Has Quietly Been a Showcase

    Even before Miller took the mound, the AquaSox were riding a hot stretch of the homestand against the Indians. Tuesday was a 5-2 Adam Dollard gem — six innings, two hits, no runs, one walk, seven strikeouts, the best start of an AquaSox arm so far this season. Wednesday was the 7-5 Eike-and-Caron offensive show, with Tyler Eike‘s 418-foot home run still being talked about and Felnin Celesten Jr. finally getting hot at the plate.

    And Thursday? Carlos Jimenez went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double, two walks, and six RBIs in an 11-3 demolition of Spokane. Jimenez has been the kind of streaky bat that turns into a 30-RBI week when he gets locked in. Right now he’s locked in. That was Everett’s third straight win over the Indians, who came in with a four-game losing streak of their own and saw it become five.

    Going into Friday’s game, Everett was 6-4 on the season, six runs of separation in the standings, and looking like a team that found its footing after a rough opening series at Eugene.

    The Funko Field Experience Around Bryce Miller

    Miller starting at Funko Field on a Friday night was always going to be the most attended weeknight game of the homestand. The combination of a real major leaguer on the mound, Fireworks Friday, and the AquaSox playing actually-good baseball was the perfect Everett baseball night.

    If you couldn’t make Friday, the homestand finishes Saturday April 25 at 7:05 PM and Sunday April 26 at 1:05 PM. The Sunday afternoon game is the one to bring kids to — Funko Field on a sunny April afternoon is one of the better $15 entertainment values in Snohomish County, and prospects like Celesten, Eike, Aidan Caron, and Carlos Jimenez are showing legitimate signs of taking a step forward this season.

    What’s Next for Miller

    The full picture from Friday will come together in Saturday morning’s box scores. The number that will dictate Miller’s next step isn’t strikeouts or earned runs — it’s how he feels Saturday morning. If the oblique held up under a 45-pitch workload, the next move is almost certainly back to Tacoma for a longer outing, then a final tune-up before activation.

    Mariners fans need Miller back. The rotation has been doing its best, but the version of Miller who threw 98+ mph with command in his April 18 Tacoma outing — that’s a version of this rotation Seattle needs in May and June. Friday at Funko Field was a real step in that direction.

    And honestly? It’s just kind of cool to have him here. AquaSox baseball with a major-league rehab start is the platonic ideal of a Friday night in Everett.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why did Bryce Miller pitch for the Everett AquaSox?
    Miller is on a rehab assignment from the Mariners’ injured list (oblique strain). Pitching for the High-A AquaSox lets the Mariners build him up gradually before sending him back to Triple-A Tacoma and eventually back to Seattle’s starting rotation.

    What was the plan for Miller’s April 24 start?
    Per the AquaSox release, the target was approximately three innings or 45 pitches — a step up from his April 18 Tacoma rehab outing, where he threw 33 pitches in 1.2 innings.

    Where do the AquaSox play?
    At Funko Field in Everett, also known as Everett Memorial Stadium. Located near Everett Community College on Broadway.

    When are the rest of the AquaSox vs Spokane games?
    Saturday, April 25 at 7:05 PM and Sunday, April 26 at 1:05 PM. The Saturday game is the final 7:05 first pitch of the homestand; Sunday is a 1:05 afternoon game.

    How is the AquaSox season going so far?
    Entering Friday, Everett was 6-4 on the season after winning three straight over Spokane. The team has scored 16 runs in the eighth inning across the last six games — a sign the lineup is figuring it out.

    Who are the AquaSox top prospects to watch in 2026?
    Catcher Felnin Celesten Jr., outfielder Tyler Eike (whose 418-ft homer Wednesday was the best AquaSox swing of the homestand), infielder Aidan Caron, and outfielder Carlos Jimenez (six RBIs Thursday).

    How can I get tickets to AquaSox games?
    Tickets are available at the Funko Field box office on game days or through the official AquaSox site at milb.com/everett. Standard tickets are usually under $20, and Sunday day games are family-friendly.

  • AquaSox Ride Carlos Jimenez’s 6-RBI Night to an 11-3 Win Over Spokane — Three Straight at Funko Field

    AquaSox Ride Carlos Jimenez’s 6-RBI Night to an 11-3 Win Over Spokane — Three Straight at Funko Field

    What happened with the AquaSox Thursday night? Everett beat the Spokane Indians 11-3 at Funko Field on April 23, 2026, with Carlos Jimenez driving in six runs. It was the AquaSox’s third straight win in their six-game homestand, and it set up a Friday night start that Everett fans have been waiting for all season — Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller on the mound on a rehab assignment.

    The Everett AquaSox are putting together the kind of week that changes how a season feels. Three straight wins. Back-to-back-to-back multi-homer nights. And a Mariners rehab start arriving Friday at Funko Field with the weekend still to go.

    Thursday at the ballpark belonged to Carlos Jimenez. The AquaSox first baseman drove in six runs in an 11-3 beatdown of the Spokane Indians, a Northwest League game that turned into a highlight reel after the middle innings. Everett is now 6-4 on the young season with the series win secured and two more games left on the homestand.

    The Jimenez night

    Jimenez has been the story of the AquaSox offense through the first two weeks of the season, but Thursday was something else. Six RBIs in a single game is the kind of line that gets a player Northwest League Player of the Week consideration, and Everett fans who were at Funko Field on a Thursday night in April got to watch it happen in person. The AquaSox scored multiple runs in multiple innings and never let Spokane back into it after the middle of the game.

    This now makes three straight AquaSox wins after Brandon Eike and Josh Caron powered Wednesday’s 7-5 comeback with home runs — Eike’s a 418-foot game-tying two-run shot in the second inning, Caron’s the go-ahead solo shot that put the Frogs up 5-4. Tuesday’s series opener went to Everett 5-2 behind a stellar Taylor Dollard outing. Three nights, three wins, and the offense finally showing up behind the pitching that has carried the start of the year.

    Spokane’s four-game slide

    The Indians have now dropped four straight coming into Everett. This is not the same Spokane team that dominated the AquaSox in the season opener — it is a team getting beat up in the middle innings, with Everett’s bats finally breaking out against a pitching staff that was supposed to be the Northwest League’s best at the top of the rotation.

    Bryce Miller arrives Friday

    Friday night at Funko Field is circled. Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller makes his first rehab appearance with Everett at 7:05 p.m. PT, the second stop of a rehab assignment that started last Saturday with Triple-A Tacoma. Miller threw 1.2 innings for the Rainiers, touched 98 mph on his fastball, and is expected to stretch to roughly 45 pitches or three innings Friday against Spokane.

    Miller is working back from an oblique injury suffered in Spring Training. If he looks healthy Friday, he is one start away from a Mariners activation. If he doesn’t, Everett becomes a longer stop. Either way, AquaSox fans get to see one of Seattle’s most important starting pitchers throw a real game on a Friday night in Everett — and the Funko Field Friday Fireworks show comes after, which makes Friday’s ticket the best value of the homestand by a wide margin.

    Prospect watch

    The young Mariners bats are finally showing signs of life alongside the veteran presence. Felnin Celesten remains the highest-ceiling prospect in the lineup. Josh Caron is making the most noise at the plate after Wednesday’s go-ahead shot. Eike’s opposite-field power looks real. And Jimenez, who entered the week on nobody’s top-prospect radar, is now the hottest bat in the Northwest League.

    What’s next

    The Spokane series wraps with games Friday (7:05 p.m.), Saturday (7:05 p.m.), and Sunday (1:05 p.m.) at Funko Field. Friday’s Bryce Miller rehab start is the marquee. Saturday brings another prime-time atmosphere. Sunday wraps the homestand before the AquaSox go back on the road.

    Tickets are available at aquasox.com, the Funko Field box office, or at the gate. The Friday fireworks night is already the hottest single-game ticket of April. If you have been waiting for the right night to bring the family to a High-A game in Everett, Friday at 7:05 against Spokane with a Mariners starter on the mound is it.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What was the AquaSox score Thursday?

    Everett beat the Spokane Indians 11-3 on April 23, 2026 at Funko Field. Carlos Jimenez drove in six runs.

    When does Bryce Miller pitch for the AquaSox?

    Friday, April 24 at 7:05 p.m. PT at Funko Field against Spokane. He is expected to throw around 45 pitches or three innings.

    Why is Bryce Miller pitching for the AquaSox?

    He is on a Major League rehab assignment from the Seattle Mariners, recovering from an oblique injury. This is the second stop of his rehab after Triple-A Tacoma.

    Are AquaSox tickets still available for this homestand?

    Yes for Saturday and Sunday. Friday’s Bryce Miller start with Funko Field Fireworks is selling quickly — check aquasox.com for availability.

    Where is Funko Field?

    Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium is at 3802 Broadway in north Everett, about five minutes from downtown.

    What is the AquaSox record?

    Everett is 6-4 on the season after three straight wins over Spokane, and the team is now second in the Northwest League standings.

  • Bryce Miller Is Pitching at Funko Field Friday Night — And the AquaSox Are Quietly Putting Together a Pretty Good Homestand

    Bryce Miller Is Pitching at Funko Field Friday Night — And the AquaSox Are Quietly Putting Together a Pretty Good Homestand

    Q: Is Bryce Miller pitching for the AquaSox?
    A: Yes — Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller is scheduled to make a rehab start for the Everett AquaSox on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:05 PM PT at Funko Field. He’s working back from a spring training oblique injury and his fastball has already touched 98 mph during his Tacoma Rainiers rehab outing on April 18.

    Bryce Miller Is Pitching at Funko Field Friday Night — And the AquaSox Are Quietly Putting Together a Pretty Good Homestand

    Two pieces of good news from down at Everett Memorial Stadium this week, and they line up perfectly. The AquaSox just took the series opener from the Spokane Indians 5-2 on Tuesday night behind a vintage Taylor Dollard pitching line. And on Friday night, the headliner: Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller is starting his rehab assignment for Everett, with first pitch at 7:05 PM at Funko Field.

    If you’ve been on the fence about which game in this six-game homestand to grab tickets for, the schedule just answered the question for you.

    Bryce Miller’s Rehab Start: What to Know

    Mariners EVP Justin Hollander confirmed Miller’s Friday rehab assignment with the AquaSox earlier this week. The 27-year-old right-hander is working his way back from an oblique injury sustained in spring training. He made his first rehab outing on Saturday, April 18 with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers — 1.2 innings, two strikeouts, one walk, three runs on four hits, but more importantly, his fastball touched over 98 mph. The arm is fine. The body just needs reps.

    Friday night is his second rehab outing, this time at the High-A level. The reason for moving him down to Everett rather than keeping him in Tacoma: the AquaSox affiliate gives him a chance to get reacclimated to PNW pitching conditions before bumping him back up. His rehab assignment will continue to fluctuate between the Rainiers and AquaSox until he’s ready for a Mariners rotation slot.

    For Everett fans, this is the rare night where you can watch a current major-league starter on the mound at Funko Field. Miller has been with Seattle since 2023, holds a career 24-21 record with a 4.01 ERA, and his best season came in 2024 when he went 12-8 with a 2.94 ERA across 31 starts. He also pitched for Everett in 2022 — 3-3 record, 3.24 ERA across 15 starts — so this is a homecoming of sorts.

    Tickets for Friday night are available through AquaSox.com, the MiLB app, or by calling the AquaSox Front Office at 425-258-3673. Expect a crowd.

    The Series Opener: Taylor Dollard Was Filthy

    Tuesday night the AquaSox got the kind of starting pitching performance they’ve been waiting on all season. Right-hander Taylor Dollard — who’d been working through some early-season struggles — fired five shutout innings, allowed just two hits, struck out seven, and walked one. It was his best start of 2026 and the kind of outing that resets a season.

    “He definitely set the tone with really good momentum throughout that game,” manager Ryan Scott said after the win.

    Dollard himself was characteristically measured: “The process is right, and we’re kind of getting there. Baby steps.”

    The bullpen kept the shutout intact. Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman threw one hitless inning with two strikeouts. Christian Little added two scoreless frames and three more strikeouts. Closer Brock Moore allowed a two-run homer to Spokane’s Jacob Humphrey in the ninth but locked down the save.

    The Offense Is Finally Showing Up Late

    The AquaSox played five scoreless innings on Tuesday before catcher Josh Caron pushed across the first run with a sacrifice fly in the sixth. Then they exploded for four in the eighth — sparked by walks, RBI hits from Luke Stevenson and Axel Sanchez, a Curtis Washington Jr. sacrifice bunt, and a Luis Suisbel sac fly.

    And here’s the trend worth tracking: the AquaSox have now scored 16 runs in the eighth inning over their last six games. Whatever they’re doing in the dugout between innings six and eight is working. They’re 8-8 on the season and heating up at the right time.

    The Rest of the Homestand

    The Spokane series runs through Sunday. Here’s what’s left:

    • Wednesday, April 22: Game 2 vs Spokane, 7:05 PM PT — Student Discount Night, GESA Credit Union Military Pride Offer, Tulalip Bingo & Slots Baseball Bingo
    • Thursday, April 23: Game 3 vs Spokane, 7:05 PM PT
    • Friday, April 24: Game 4 vs Spokane, 7:05 PM PT — Bryce Miller rehab start, Fireworks Night
    • Saturday, April 25: Game 5 vs Spokane, 7:05 PM PT
    • Sunday, April 26: Game 6 vs Spokane, 1:05 PM PT

    Friday is the headliner, but Saturday’s a 7:05 PM PT start with the weekend energy at Funko Field, and Sunday’s afternoon game closes the series — a good fit for families who don’t want to be out late on a school night.

    Spokane Has Been Tougher Than Their Record Looks

    The Indians come into this series at 6-10 but they’ve been competitive game-by-game. Their April 5 walk-off 10-9 win over Everett earlier this season was one of the wilder games of the High-A West season so far. Tuesday’s Jacob Humphrey ninth-inning homer kept the comeback flame alive even in defeat. The High-A West has been chaotic top to bottom this April, and any series with Spokane has the potential to swing on a single inning.

    Prospect Watch on the Roster

    The four Mariners prospects to keep your eye on this homestand:

    • Luke Stevenson — Catcher, opening to do real damage. Had the RBI double in the eighth inning Tuesday.
    • Felnin Celesten — The shortstop the Mariners signed for $4.7 million in 2023. Premium tools, still finding his rhythm at High-A.
    • Lazaro Montes — Big-bodied corner outfielder with massive raw power. The kind of prospect Funko Field crowds notice immediately.
    • Colton Shaw — Right-hander who already had a standout 6IP/7K/0BB performance in the home opening series two weeks ago.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What time is Bryce Miller pitching for the AquaSox?
    First pitch is 7:05 PM PT on Friday, April 24 at Funko Field (Everett Memorial Stadium).

    How long will Miller pitch?
    Rehab outings typically build pitch count gradually — expect Miller in the 50-65 pitch range Friday based on his Tacoma outing length and his place in the rehab schedule.

    Who won the AquaSox-Spokane series opener?
    Everett won 5-2 on Tuesday, April 21. Taylor Dollard threw five shutout innings with seven strikeouts.

    What was Taylor Dollard’s pitching line?
    5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K. His best start of 2026.

    Where are tickets for the AquaSox?
    AquaSox.com, the MiLB app, or call the AquaSox Front Office at 425-258-3673.

    What’s the AquaSox record this season?
    8-8 after Tuesday’s win.

    Are there fireworks Friday night?
    Yes — Friday, April 24 is fireworks night at Funko Field.

    Who else is on the AquaSox roster worth watching?
    Luke Stevenson (C), Felnin Celesten (SS), Lazaro Montes (OF), and Colton Shaw (RHP) are the headline Mariners prospects on the current roster.

    What is Bryce Miller coming back from?
    An oblique injury sustained during 2026 spring training.

    How fast is Miller throwing?
    His fastball touched 98+ mph in his April 18 Tacoma rehab outing.

  • AquaSox Host Spokane Indians for Six-Game Homestand: April 21-26 at Funko Field

    AquaSox Host Spokane Indians for Six-Game Homestand: April 21-26 at Funko Field

    When is the AquaSox home series against Spokane Indians?
    The Everett AquaSox host the Spokane Indians at Funko Field for a six-game home series running Tuesday, April 21 through Sunday, April 26, 2026. Game times are 7:05 PM PT Tuesday through Saturday and 1:05 PM PT on Sunday. It’s the first time these two Northwest League rivals meet at Funko Field in 2026 after the AquaSox opened the season on the road in Spokane.

    Rivalry week at Funko Field. The Everett AquaSox and Spokane Indians are back in each other’s faces for a six-game home series that runs Tuesday, April 21 through Sunday, April 26, 2026 — and if you’ve been waiting for the AquaSox to come home for a long homestand, this is the week to get to Broadway.

    The Indians took the season-opening series in Spokane at Avista Stadium earlier this month, which gives this homestand an instant edge. Short-season High-A baseball doesn’t always generate grudge series, but this one has the bones of one.

    Series Schedule

    • Tuesday, April 21 — Spokane at Everett, 7:05 PM PT
    • Wednesday, April 22 — Spokane at Everett, 7:05 PM PT
    • Thursday, April 23 — Spokane at Everett, 7:05 PM PT
    • Friday, April 24 — Spokane at Everett, 7:05 PM PT (Fireworks Friday)
    • Saturday, April 25 — Spokane at Everett, 7:05 PM PT
    • Sunday, April 26 — Spokane at Everett, 1:05 PM PT

    All six games are at Funko Field, 3900 Broadway in Everett. First pitch times are subject to change in the event of weather; check the AquaSox site the day of the game if the forecast looks rough.

    Why This Series Matters

    Early-season Northwest League baseball sets the tone for the rest of the summer. The AquaSox are a Mariners High-A affiliate, which means the names you see in the lineup card this month are the names you’ll see in Seattle lineups in 2028 and 2029. The Indians are a Colorado Rockies affiliate — and the same rule applies. These are the prospects both organizations want to evaluate under Northwest League lights, and every inning counts against the prospect-on-prospect matchups that make High-A ball worth watching.

    It’s also the first real test of the AquaSox’s home field advantage in 2026. Funko Field is one of the most fan-friendly parks in the Northwest League, and the AquaSox front office has put together what looks like a strong early-season promotional calendar around this homestand.

    AquaSox Prospects to Watch

    The 2026 AquaSox roster is loaded with Mariners farm-system names worth keeping tabs on as the season builds. The front-office goal of a High-A affiliate is to keep the pipeline moving, and this group is built to do exactly that.

    Watch how the starting rotation handles a full six-game series against the same opponent — it’s a different test than opening against a fresh team every week, and how the AquaSox adjust game-to-game against Spokane’s lineup is worth paying attention to. On the position-player side, at-bats against the same pitching staff over six games will separate the guys who are making real adjustments from the guys who are getting by on talent alone.

    Funko Field: The Fan Experience

    If you haven’t been to Funko Field in a while, it’s still one of the most underrated fan experiences in the Puget Sound region. The ballpark seats about 3,500, which means there isn’t a bad seat in the house. The concessions lean hard into the “local” side of minor league baseball: Everett-brewed beers from Scuttlebutt and other Snohomish County breweries, a solid food lineup, and the general atmosphere of a small ballpark where the players’ families are in the stands and you can hear the infield chatter from behind home plate.

    The downtown stadium conversation continues to build around the AquaSox’s long-term future home, but for 2026, Funko Field is the show. And the show is very much worth your Tuesday night.

    Getting to Funko Field

    Funko Field is at 3900 Broadway in Everett. Parking is free on site. If you’re coming from downtown Everett, it’s a 10-minute drive or a 15-minute bus ride on Everett Transit. Gates typically open an hour before first pitch. Tickets are available through the team’s website, Ticketmaster, or the box office on game day.

    Kids under 5 are free, and the AquaSox’s family-friendly atmosphere — on-field games between innings, in-game contests, post-game autographs on select nights — makes this one of the best affordable family outings in Snohomish County.

    Spokane Indians: Who’s Coming to Town

    The Indians are the Rockies’ High-A affiliate and bring a handful of top-30 organizational prospects into Everett for this series. They were strong in the season-opening set in Spokane and will want to keep that momentum rolling into this homestand. The Indians and AquaSox see each other several more times in 2026, but early-season head-to-head sets up the pecking order for the rest of the summer.

    What to Watch For This Series

    • Tuesday: Which rotation arm the AquaSox send out to open the homestand — early-season starting-pitcher usage tells you a lot about organizational plans.
    • Wednesday-Thursday: How both lineups adjust after seeing each other’s top arms. Minor league scouting reports evolve fast.
    • Friday (Fireworks): The marquee night of the series. Expect the biggest crowd of the homestand and the best atmosphere at Funko Field so far this season.
    • Saturday-Sunday: Bullpen usage and depth. Six games in six days asks a lot of the relief corps in both organizations.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When does the AquaSox-Spokane series start?

    Tuesday, April 21, 2026, first pitch at 7:05 PM PT at Funko Field.

    Is the whole series at Funko Field?

    Yes. All six games, April 21-26, are home games for the AquaSox at Funko Field.

    What time are the games?

    7:05 PM PT Tuesday through Saturday, 1:05 PM PT on Sunday.

    Is there a fireworks night?

    Friday, April 24 is the traditional Fireworks Friday night, typically the most-attended game of each home series.

    Where is Funko Field?

    3900 Broadway, Everett, WA. Parking is free on-site.

    How can I get tickets?

    Through the AquaSox team website, Ticketmaster, or the Funko Field box office on game day.

    Who are the AquaSox affiliated with?

    The Seattle Mariners. The AquaSox are the Mariners’ High-A affiliate in the Northwest League.

  • AquaSox Open Six-Game Homestand vs. Spokane Indians: Prospect Watch, Schedule and Why This Series Matters

    AquaSox Open Six-Game Homestand vs. Spokane Indians: Prospect Watch, Schedule and Why This Series Matters

    Quick answer: The Everett AquaSox open a six-game home series against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, April 21 at Funko Field. First pitch is 7:05 PM. The series runs Tuesday through Sunday, April 26, and features Sunday’s popular Family Day doubleheader wrap. Tickets start in the low teens and every game offers the classic Funko Field experience — kid-friendly, affordable, and some of the best prospect-watching in the Pacific Northwest.

    The Rematch Everett Has Been Waiting For

    The AquaSox opened the 2026 season on the road at Avista Stadium in Spokane back on April 3. Everett dropped the opener 4-1. They came back the next night behind three solo home runs to take their first win of the year. And they nearly completed a historic eight-run comeback before losing the series finale 10-9 in 10 innings. Three games against Spokane, and all three were memorable.

    Now the Indians come to Funko Field for the rematch, and the vibe is completely different. Everett has settled in. The pitching has started to look the way Mariners farm-system watchers thought it would. Colton Shaw went six innings with seven strikeouts and zero walks in the first Tri-City home series. The lineup is figuring out where it needs to be. This six-game stretch is going to tell us a lot about what the AquaSox actually are in 2026.

    The Schedule: Six Games in Six Days

    • Tuesday, April 21 — First pitch 7:05 PM
    • Wednesday, April 22 — First pitch 7:05 PM
    • Thursday, April 23 — First pitch 7:05 PM (Thirsty Thursday)
    • Friday, April 24 — First pitch 7:05 PM (postgame fireworks)
    • Saturday, April 25 — First pitch 7:05 PM
    • Sunday, April 26 — First pitch 1:05 PM (Family Sunday)

    Friday and Saturday nights are the ones that will feel the most electric. April in Everett is finally giving us the kind of evenings where you can walk out to Funko Field without three layers. The fireworks show after Friday’s game is one of the best events of the minor-league year in the Pacific Northwest.

    Prospect Watch: Who to Watch This Week

    The Seattle Mariners’ player development system has made Everett one of the best prospect stops in affiliated baseball. This series against Spokane is a great chance to see the names who are going to be at T-Mobile Park in a year or two.

    Felnin Celesten, SS

    One of the Mariners’ premier international signings. Smooth actions at shortstop and a bat that’s starting to come alive in his first extended taste of High-A pitching. Watch him in the 5-6 hole against Spokane right-handers.

    Lazaro Montes, OF

    The big left-handed power bat the entire Mariners farm system has been talking about for two years. Montes is here, he’s healthy, and Funko Field’s dimensions are going to get wrecked a few times this week if he connects.

    Michael Arroyo, 2B

    A disciplined middle-infield bat who’s been running into barrels early this year. Arroyo’s plate discipline is the kind that shows up at the big-league level first. Worth an at-bat-by-at-bat watch.

    Colton Shaw, RHP

    Shaw’s command has been the best thing about the early Everett pitching staff. His start this week is going to be one of the ones to plan your trip around.

    Why Funko Field in April Is the Move

    A week-night AquaSox game is a three-hour, $25-for-two-people experience where the parking is easy, the food is affordable, you can actually hear your kid yell when a ball gets put in play, and you walk out the gate at 10 PM into a 60-degree April night with the Port of Everett lights across the bluff. That is the case for showing up to Funko Field as a local.

    This isn’t Mariners baseball. But it’s real baseball. The kind where you can tell who’s going to be great before the rest of the country finds out. The Mariners of the next few years — the guys who’ll be on the 40-man roster when the AL West race tightens up in 2027 and 2028 — are hitting in Everett right now. Get out to a game before the Funko Field era ends and the new downtown stadium takes over.

    What the AquaSox Need This Week

    Look — Spokane is a tough draw. They swept the early-season series in their building. The Indians’ pitching is deep, and their lineup is aggressive in counts. Everett needs to win the starting-pitching matchup two out of six nights, they need their bullpen to stop giving up two-out hits, and they need at least one big series from the middle of the order.

    Four out of six at home is the realistic goal this week. Anything less than that and the AquaSox come out of the stretch under .500 on the year. Anything more and this team starts looking like the Northwest League playoff contender we expected.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When do the AquaSox play Spokane at home?

    Tuesday, April 21 through Sunday, April 26 at Funko Field. First pitch is 7:05 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:05 PM on Sunday.

    What’s the AquaSox’s record so far this season?

    Everett has been on a mixed early-season run, splitting series with Spokane, Tri-City, and Eugene. The Tri-City home series went 4-2. The most recent trip to Eugene produced some tough losses, including a 10-inning walk-off. The team is right around .500 entering this week.

    Is there a fireworks night this week?

    Yes — Friday, April 24 will feature postgame fireworks. This is typically the highest-attended game of the homestand, so plan to arrive 45 minutes before first pitch for parking.

    Who are the top prospects to watch?

    Lazaro Montes, Felnin Celesten, Michael Arroyo, and right-handed starter Colton Shaw are the four names to circle this homestand.

    Where is Funko Field?

    Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium is located at 3900 Broadway in Everett. Parking is plentiful and free on the surrounding streets, and the concourse opens 90 minutes before first pitch.

    How much are tickets?

    Tickets start in the low teens for outfield seating and range up through premium box and club seats. Group and family pack pricing is available through the AquaSox ticket office.

  • AquaSox Drop a 10-Inning Heartbreaker to Eugene: What We Saw in a 6-5 Walk-Off Loss

    AquaSox Drop a 10-Inning Heartbreaker to Eugene: What We Saw in a 6-5 Walk-Off Loss

    Did the AquaSox win at Eugene on April 15, 2026? No. The Everett AquaSox fell 6-5 to the Eugene Emeralds in walk-off fashion on April 15 at PK Park. Emeralds right fielder Lisbel Diaz hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning after Everett rallied from a two-run deficit to tie the game 5-5 in the top of the eighth.

    AquaSox Drop a 10-Inning Heartbreaker to Eugene: What We Saw

    Wednesday nights in Eugene are not supposed to feel like this. The AquaSox had twice clawed back from a deficit, had extra innings on the road against a quality High-A opponent, and still walked off the field on the wrong end of a 6-5 final thanks to a Lisbel Diaz sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th. That is the kind of loss that lingers on the bus ride.

    But if you are a fan who has followed this team for more than a week, you already know the truth about baseball: you learn more from a 10-inning one-run road loss in April than you do from a 7-1 beatdown. Here is what the AquaSox showed us in Game 2 of this Eugene series.

    How the Game Went

    Carlos Jimenez got the Frogs on the board with a first-inning RBI single, scoring Carter Dorighi, who had walked and stolen second. Everett took a 3-2 lead in the top of the sixth when Dorighi drove in a run with an RBI single of his own and Curtis Washington Jr. followed with an RBI groundout.

    Eugene answered immediately. In the bottom of the sixth, Diaz — the eventual walk-off hero — knocked an RBI single to tie it 3-3. The Emeralds then strung together a Cohen single, a Gavin Kilen RBI double, and a Dakota Jordan RBI single to open up a two-run lead.

    To Everett’s credit, they did not fold. The AquaSox answered in the top of the eighth, tying the game 5-5 and pushing it to extras. In the bottom of the 10th, Gutierrez stole third base with no outs, and Diaz ended it with a sacrifice fly. AquaSox lose 6-5.

    Three Things That Matter

    1. The Offense Is Finding Its Legs

    Last week was ugly. The Opening Night 17-2 blowout at home was not indicative of this team, but the offense had also been quiet in the series opener at PK Park. Wednesday was the first full game we saw the lineup string together at-bats in multiple innings, take extra bases on the bases (Dorighi’s stolen base in the first, Carter Dorighi’s RBI single in the sixth), and refuse to go away after falling behind. That is the template for this team’s offense in 2026 — it will not overwhelm you with power, but it should be a nuisance every inning.

    2. Carter Dorighi Is Who We Thought He Was

    Dorighi’s fingerprints were all over Wednesday’s scoring. Walked in the first, stole second, came around on Jimenez’s single. Drove in his own run in the sixth. The Mariners’ farm system values high-contact, on-base-skill bats up the middle, and Dorighi is turning into exactly that.

    3. The Bullpen Needs to Close the Door

    Coming back twice to force extras and then losing on a sac fly in the bottom of the 10th is the part that sticks. It is one game. But in the Northwest League, you cannot win a weekend series if your relievers cannot hold a tie on the road. Worth watching how the pitching staff handles the back half of this Eugene series.

    The Bigger Picture: Prospect Watch

    The 2026 AquaSox roster is loaded with names Mariners fans should be tracking. Felnin Celesten, Colt Emerson, and Lazaro Montes remain the headline prospects across the Mariners’ High-A system, and Everett is the best place in the Pacific Northwest to watch the next wave develop in person. If you missed Julio Rodriguez when he played here in 2019, this is the same front-row seat to the next generation.

    Home games resume at Funko Field later this month. Tickets are a fraction of a Mariners game, the hot dogs are good, and you will know every player’s first name by the sixth inning. That is AquaSox baseball.

    What’s Next

    The AquaSox continue their road series at the Eugene Emeralds through the weekend before returning home to Funko Field. Game times and broadcast info are posted on the official AquaSox schedule at milb.com/everett.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What was the final score of the AquaSox vs. Emeralds game on April 15?

    Eugene won 6-5 in 10 innings at PK Park. Lisbel Diaz hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning.

    Where do the AquaSox play their home games?

    The Everett AquaSox play their home games at Funko Field, located at 3900 Broadway in Everett. Funko Field holds roughly 3,700 fans and is one of the most intimate ballparks in all of Minor League Baseball.

    Who are the AquaSox affiliated with?

    The Everett AquaSox are the High-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. The roster is made up of prospects one or two promotions away from Double-A Arkansas or Triple-A Tacoma.

    Who were the standout AquaSox players in Wednesday’s game?

    Carter Dorighi had multiple offensive contributions, including a walk, a stolen base, and an RBI single. Carlos Jimenez drove in the game’s first run. Curtis Washington Jr. added an RBI groundout.

    When do the AquaSox come back to Funko Field?

    The AquaSox finish the road series in Eugene before returning to Funko Field in Everett. Check the team’s schedule at milb.com/everett for exact dates and start times.

    Which Mariners prospects are on the current AquaSox roster?

    The 2026 AquaSox roster features several top Mariners prospects including Felnin Celesten, Colt Emerson, and Lazaro Montes. Watching them at Funko Field is one of the best ways to track the farm system in person.