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A highly regarded pitching prospect in the Seattle Mariners’ organization showed impressive potential during his professional debut for High-A Everett, and a few rising names in the major league franchise’s farm system shined at the plate for the AquaSox, who rolled past the Spokane Indians 8-0 on Saturday.

There are certain yearly occurrences that mark the passing of time – birthdays, holidays, anniversaries and so on. For baseball fans, those significant milestones pale in comparison to Opening Day – when hopes are renewed, ballpark “families” reunited, and everyone starts off in first place.

Not every ballplayer takes a linear developmental path. There can be fits and starts along the way. Some sort of explode onto the scene. And still others, it takes a little time before an exponential jump.

It has taken several years, and a lot of maneuvering, but the MLB-mandated improvements to 67-year old Avista Stadium are complete.

The Colorado Rockies assigned 30 players to the Spokane Indians’ roster on Monday for the start of the 2025 Northwest League season, which opens Friday against the Everett AquaSox at Avista Stadium.

Chilly weather, hot dogs and an array of enthusiastic mascots mean Spokane Indians baseball is back.

Tommie Reynolds, a popular standout for one of the best-hitting teams in Spokane Indians history, died March 19 after an action-packed three decades as a professional baseball player, coach and manager. He was 83.

Lenny Randle, an unforgettable baseball player who passed through Spokane, may be gone but hardly forgotten. The controversial infielder turned utility man died Dec. 29 in Murrieta, California. He was 75.

Diamond Baseball Holdings is the largest owner of franchises in Minor League Baseball. On Thursday, the investment company announced the purchase of three more teams – all with a local interest.

Free-spirited outfielder Al Ferrara, a key figure in Spokane’s Pacific Coast League days, died Nov. 15 in Southern California at the age of 84.

The next time you step into Avista Stadium as a fan, it might feel a little different. Some ways will be obvious – some not so much.