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Big Ol' Ballpark Fair continues through 5/17 at Toyota Field

May 5, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas have partnered with Kissel Entertainment to bring back the seventh annual Big Ol' Ballpark Fair, set for Thursday, May 7, through Sunday, May 17, in the Toyota Field parking lot. The Fair will be closed on Monday, May 11.

As in previous years,

Pandas keep rolling with 7-6 comeback win on Wednesday

D'Orazio's four-hit day and another dominant bullpen effort lift Pandas above .500
May 13, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (18-17) erased a four-run deficit on Wednesday afternoon to capture their third straight one-run victory, taking down the Birmingham Barons (14-21) 7-6 at Regions Field. J.J. D'Orazio matched a career high with four hits, finishing 4-for-4 with three RBIs to lead an

Summer Trash Bash Scheduled Announce

May 13, 2026

MADISON, AL The Rocket City Trash Pandas have announced their lineup of Summer Trash Bash events at Toyota Field, featuring a full slate of family-friendly activities and themed experiences throughout the summer. From exciting baseball games to interactive outdoor events for children and families across the Tennessee Valley, this

Bullpen slams door on Barons in 3-2 win on Tuesday

Tucker Flint's ninth-inning RBI lifts Rocket City to second straight one-run victory
May 12, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (17-17) began the second leg of their two-week road trip on Tuesday night at Regions Field, knocking of the Birmingham Barons (14-20), 2-1, to take the opener of the six-game series. The win improves Rocket City's record to .500 again overall, and

Trash Pandas clinch series with one hit gem on Sunday

Joel Hurtado carries no-hit bid into seventh inning in series-clinching victory
May 10, 2026

PENSACOLA, FL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (16-17) clinched their second series victory of the season on Sunday, defeating the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (15-18) 2-1 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Rocket City won four of six games in the series behind a dominant pitching performance, as Joel Hurtado (W, 2-1),

Rocket City wins third-straight, 7-3, over Wahoos

José González logged his third quality start, and Raudi Rodriguez continued his on-base streak in the win
May 7, 2026

PENSACOLA, FL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (15-15) reached the .500 mark for the first time since April 7 on Thursday night, winning their third straight game with a 7-3 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (13-17) at Blue Wahoos Stadium.

Rocket City pounded out 13 hits in the win,

Wade Meckler’s Winding Journey, Fueled by Perseverance, Leads Back Toward the Big Leagues

The Anaheim native is on a new journey to play for his favorite team
April 29, 2026

Imagine being a freshman in high school, standing 4-foot-10 and weighing 75 pounds, with dreams of playing baseball at the highest level. That was the reality for Wade Meckler, a Rocket City Trash Pandas outfielder who picked up a baseball at just two years old and began playing organized baseball

Trash Pandas Cruise to 10-1 win over Blue Wahoos

José González logged his third quality start, and Raudi Rodriguez continued his on-base streak in the win
May 6, 2026

PENSACOLA, FL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (14-15) stayed in the win column with a resounding 10-1 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (13-16) on Wednesday morning at Blue Wahoos Stadium.

In the win, Raudi Rodriguez extended his on-base streak to 20 games with a second-inning double, the longest active

Pandas erase 6-0 deficit to win 9-6 over Blue Wahoos

Rocket City snaps Pensacola's five-game win streak behind Nick Rodriguez's five RBIs
May 5, 2026

PENSACOLA, FL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (13-15) erased a 6-0 deficit and stormed back to defeat the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (13-15) 9-6 in Tuesday night's series opener at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The victory snapped Pensacola's five-game winning streak and marked just the fourth time in franchise history that

ROSTER MOVE: Najer Victor promoted to AAA Salt Lake, Chris Cortez joins Trash Pandas

May 5, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Angels announced on Tuesday the addition of starting pitcher Chris Cortez to the Trash Pandas roster. In addition, the Angels have promoted relief pitcher Najer Victor to Triple-A Salt Lake and released pitcher Aneurys Zabala from his contract.

Cortez, 22, enters the 2026 season ranked as the

Pandas Lasso 7-5 Win over Smokies on Saturday

Five-run fifth flips game; Campero collects three hits, Paris drives in two
May 2, 2026

MADISON, ALGustavo Campero went 3-for-4, and Kyren Paris drove in two runs as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (12-14) defeated the Knoxville Smokies (12-14), 7-5, on Saturday night in front of 6,352 fans at Toyota Field. With the win, Rocket City took a 3-2 series lead and will

Trash Pandas welcome back infielder Kyren Paris to roster

May 1, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Angels announced on Friday the addition of infielder Kyren Paris to the Trash Pandas roster prior to tonight's 6:35 pm CT game against the Knoxville Smokies at Toyota Field. With 80 Major League games played under his belt, he becomes the fifth active player with MLB

Trash Pandas launch Rewards App for Fans in 2026

April 2, 2026

Trash Pandas Rewards allows fans to earn points throughout the season to enhance their Toyota Field experience

Raudi Rodriguez stays hot in doubleheader split on Thursday

Raudi Rodriguez ups his on-base streak to 15 games
April 30, 2026

MADISON, ALRaudi Rodriguez drove in three runs in game one, but the bats were limited to just two hits in game two as the Trash Pandas split a doubleheader against the Knoxville Smokies on Thursday night at Toyota Field. Rocket City took the opener 4-1 before dropping the nightcap

Pandas roll past Smokies 6-0 on Education Day

Hurtado shines over six scoreless innings; Lugo drives in three in 6-0 win over Smokies
April 29, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (10-12) opened their homestand Wednesday morning with a dominant 6-0 shutout of the Knoxville Smokies (10-12) at Toyota Field. Joel Hurtado (W, 1-1), Leonard Garcia, and Kenyon Yovan combined on a four-hit shutout—the club's first of the 2026 season.

While the pitching set

Doubleheader scheduled for Thursday at 4:05 pm

Wednesday's game will go on as scheduled at 11:05 am
April 28, 2026

MADISON, Ala. – Tuesday night’s scheduled 6:05 pm game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Knoxville Smokies at Toyota Field has been postponed due to rain.

The game will be made up as part of a Thursday doubleheader, featuring two seven-inning games. Game 1 is scheduled to begin at 4:05

Pandas ride big fifth inning on Saturday to win 6-3 over Shuckers

Costeiu sharp over 5.2 innings; offense delivers one of the top innings in club history
April 25, 2026

BILOXI, MSTucker Flint and Mac McCroskey each recorded three-hit nights as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (9-11) defeated the Biloxi Shuckers (10-10), 6-3, on Saturday night at Keesler Federal Park. The Southern League’s highest-scoring offense used a five-run fifth inning—highlighted by six hits with two outs—to secure its

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: April 28 - May 3 vs. Smokies

Highlights include a James Spann Bobblehead, Star Wars Night, Heartland Concert, 2x Fireworks & Lunáticos Day
April 23, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for a six-game series against the Chicago Cubs Double-A affiliate, Knoxville Smokies, from April 26 to May 3. Our third homestand is loaded with exciting highlights, including a James Spann Bobblehead Giveaway, an Education Day Matinee, **Star Wars

Meckler, Coll lead Pandas to 8-5 win on Friday, snap skid

April 24, 2026

BILOXI, MS – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (8-11) snapped their three-game losing skid on Friday night with an 8-5 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers (10-9) at Keesler Federal Park. Wade Meckler reached base safely five times, going 2-for-2 with three walks and three runs scored, while Harold Coll continued

Meckler homer lifts Rocket City to doubleheader split on Sunday

Wade Meckler ends the day on Sunday leading the league with a .405 batting average
April 19, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (7-8) split a doubleheader with the Birmingham Barons (6-9) on Sunday afternoon in front of 4,939 fans at Toyota Field, finishing the first of five series between the clubs with a split. Birmingham took game one, 8-4, while Rocket City erased a

Pandas, Barons postponed on Saturday night

April 18, 2026

MADISON, Ala. – Saturday night’s scheduled 6:35 pm game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Birmingham Barons has been postponed due to rain. This is Rocket City’s first rain postponement this season.

The game will be made up as part of a Sunday doubleheader, featuring two seven-inning games. Game 1

Coll and Flint propel Pandas to win over Barons

Duo combines for five hits and three RBIs
April 17, 2026

MADISON, Ala. – Third baseman Harold Coll went 2-4 with a homer and two runs scored, while rightfielder Tucker Flint finished with three singles, two RBI, two steals and a run as the Trash defeated the Birmingham Barons 7-4 Friday night at Toyota Field in front of 6,442 fans. The

Gobbel, Gordon power Pandas to 11-2 Education Day route of Barons

Ben Gobbel drives in four, Gordon twirls 5.2 shutout innings as Rocket City evens series
April 15, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (5-6) rolled to an 11-2 victory over the Birmingham Barons (4-7) on Wednesday morning in front of 4,678 fans for Education Day at Toyota Field. Rocket City used a pair of four-run innings and was powered by a big day from **Ben