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Trash Pandas Celebrate Fifth Season with Bobbleheads, Giveaways, and Special Guests

Christian Moore & Caden Dana bobbleheads, a Jose Canseco guest appearance highlight massive promo calendar
February 10, 2025

MADISON, Alabama — The Rocket City Trash Pandas promotional calendar features a record number of dates, including promotional giveaways at the Pepsi Gates and special meet-and-greet opportunities during games. “At Trash Pandas HQ, we know our fans are the real MVPs!” yelled Trash Pandas Director of Marketing and Promotions Ricky

MADISON, Alabama — The Rocket City Trash Pandas promotional calendar features a record number of dates, including promotional giveaways at the Pepsi Gates and special meet-and-greet opportunities during games.

“At Trash Pandas HQ, we know our fans are the real MVPs!” yelled Trash Pandas Director of Marketing and Promotions Ricky Fernandez. “We’re delighted to welcome baseball legend Jose Canseco for a night that’ll be legendary. Plus, the chance to snag bobbleheads of popular players Caden Dana and Christian Moore! A massive shoutout to our amazing fans. Your ideas are the rocket fuel driving the best Minor League Baseball brand!”

14 premium giveaways highlight the 2025 promotional calendar.

PREMIUM GIVEAWAYS

Giveaways are distributed first come, first served upon gate openings 65 minutes before the first pitch unless otherwise noted, and are subject to change. Items include:

Friday, April 4 – 2025 Magnet Schedule – 3,000 Fans

Saturday, April 5 – License Plate Frame – 1,000 Adults by WOW!

Sunday, April 6 – Fleece Blanket – 1,500 Adults by Crestwood

Tuesday, April 8 – Christian Moore Bobblehead – 1,500 Adults by Bill Penney Toyota

Tuesday, April 22 – Caden Dana Bobblehead  – 1,500 Adults by SportsMED

Thursday, April 24 – Raise the Roof Night T-Shirt – 1,500 Adults by Storm Guard Roofing

Thursday, May 8 – Soccer Scarf – 1,500 Fans by Huntsville Compounding Pharmacy

Sunday, May 11 – Mother’s Day Cross Body Bag – 1,000 Ladies

Saturday, May 31 – Harry Potter Cooler Bag – 1,000 Fans by Huntsville Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, June 1 – Lunaticos Sugar Skull Bobblehead – 1,500 Fans by Early Services

Wednesday, June 11 – Beach Towel – 1,500 Adults by LP Building Solutions

Thursday, June 12 – Beverage Belt – 1,500 Adults

Sunday, June 15 – Father’s Day Grill Set – 1,000 Men by Southern Cancer Institute

Tuesday, June 17 – Adult Trash Jersey – 1,500 Adults 18+ by Nucor

Thursday, August 14 – Beer Stein – 1,000 Adults 21+ by Cullman Parks and Recreation

Saturday, August 16 – Youth Space Jersey – 1,000 Kids 17u by Nucor

Tuesday, September 9 – Glow-In-The-Dark Shirt – 1,000 Kids 17u by Miltope

Sunday, September 14 – 2026 Magnet Schedule – 5,000 Fans

APPEARANCES

Toyota Field will welcome special guests throughout the season. Each appearance will feature the special guest participating in a pre-game on-field ceremony and a meet-and-greet session on the Bill Penney Toyota Concourse during the game. Currently scheduled appearances include:

Saturday, April 26 – ZOOperstars Appearance

Sunday, April 27 – Bluey Character Appearance

Saturday, May 10 – Princess Characters on Princess Night

Saturday, August 2 & Sunday, August 3 – Dinosaur Weekend

Thursday, August 28 – Jose and Ozzie Canseco at Huntsville Stars Throwback Night

The complete list of giveaway items, including collectibles, everyday use, and attire, is available at TPTix.com.

The Trash Pandas open their fifth season at Toyota Field on Friday, April 4, against the Chattanooga Lookouts. Single-game tickets for the 2025 season are on sale now and start at just $8 for general admission and $16 for field-level seats. They can be purchased online at tptix.com 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Fans can also buy tickets in person during regular business hours at the Wicks Family Foundation Box Office or by calling 256-325-1403, option 1. Fans can now start booking group outings for the 2025 season by visiting trashpandasgroups.com or by calling the group sales department directly at (256) 325-1403 option 2. 20-Game Mini Plans are also available at tptix.com.

For the latest on events taking place at Toyota Field, visit trashpandasbaseball.com/events.

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: May 6-11 vs. Montgomery Biscuits

Theme Nights, Back-to-Back Fireworks Shows, and Mother's Day highlight homestand
May 1, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for their third homestand of the 2025 season, welcoming the Tampa Bay Rays affiliate Montgomery Biscuits, May 6-11. The homestand features a promotional lineup that includes the following highlights: Tuesday, May 6 | First Pitch: 6:05 pm |

Big 'Ol Ballpark Fair returns to Toyota Field, May 15-25

April 30, 2025

MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas have partnered with Kissel Entertainment for the sixth annual Big Ol’ Ballpark Fair in the Toyota Field parking lot from Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 25. The Fair will be closed on Monday, May 19. Similar to previous years, the Big

Veteran pitchers Sean Poppen and Jordan Holloway join Trash Pandas roster

The two hurlers have combined for 78 Major League appearances over their careers
May 7, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Angels announced three roster moves that affected the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Veteran right-handed pitchers Sean Poppen and Jordan Holloway have joined the Trash Pandas roster from the ACL Angels, and in a corresponding move, RHP Ryan Costeiu has been transferred to

Ketchup homers, but Biscuits stop Pandas' win streak on Tuesday

Caleb Ketchup hit his first home run of 2025 in the series opener
May 6, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (9-17) returned to Toyota Field on Tuesday night, but their three-game winning streak came to an end with a 3-2 loss to the Montgomery Biscuits (14-13). In the loss, Sam Brown had another big night offensively, reaching base safely three times and

Trash Pandas take series from Smokies with doubleheader sweep on Sunday

Sam Brown went 5-fo-8 with two doubles, two triples and four RBI, and Sonny DiChiara added a grand slam on the day
May 4, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After back-to-back rainouts on Friday and Saturday, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (9-16) swept a doubleheader against the Knoxville Smokies (12-13) on Sunday afternoon, winning 6-3 and 8-2 at Covenant Health Park. Sam Brown led the offense, going 5-for-8 with two triples, two doubles, and four RBIs,

Saturday night's game between Trash Pandas and Smokies canceled due to rain

May 3, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Saturday’s game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the Knoxville Smokies at Covenant Health Park has been canceled due to rain. Since a doubleheader is scheduled for Sunday, this game will not be made up, as the teams do not meet again in the first half

Trash Pandas postponed by rain in Knoxville on Friday night

The make-up game has been scheduled as part of a Sunday doubleheader in Knoxville
May 2, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the Knoxville Smokies at Covenant Health Park on Friday night has been postponed due to rain. The Smokies announced late Friday night that a doubleheader has been scheduled for Sunday, starting at 11:30 am CT. The doubleheader will

Aldegheri tosses 7.0 shutout innings as Pandas beat Smokies 5-3

Sam Aldegheri struck out a season-high eight over 7.0 innings in Rocket City's win on Thursday
May 1, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – Sam Aldegheri (W, 1-1) tossed 7.0 shutout innings, allowing only five hits, as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (7-16) kicked off May with a 5-3 victory over the Knoxville Smokies (12-11) at Covenant Health Park on Thursday night. The game featured two starting pitchers named Sam, both

Spring Tune-Up Car Show rescheduled for May 31

May 1, 2025

MADISON, Ala – The Rocket City Spring Tune-Up Car Show will be held Saturday, May 31, from 9 am to 2 pm in the Toyota Field Parking Lot. The family-friendly event will showcase classic and modern modified vehicles, with concessions available from the Trash Pandas. Due to forecasted rain, the

Urena shines in 5-4 loss to Smokies on Wednesday night

Walbert Urena dealt a quality start and struck out eight over six innings on Wednesday
April 30, 2025

KNOXVILLE, TN – In another tightly contested game on Wednesday night at Covenant Health Park, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (6-16) fought back in the ninth inning, trailing by three runs. They managed to score two runs but ultimately fell short, falling 5-4 to the Knoxville Smokies (12-10). Out of

Moore homers in return to Knoxville, but Pandas drop slugfest

Christian Moore homered and had three hits on Tuesday, and Tucker Flint added a three-run homer in the 9-6 loss
April 29, 2025

KNOXVILLE, TN – Christian Moore hit his first home run of the 2025 season and recorded three hits for the second consecutive game in his return to Knoxville, but the Rocket City Trash Pandas (6-15) lost a back-and-forth slugfest 9-6 to the Knoxville Smokies (11-10) on Tuesday night at Covenant

Trash Pandas drop Sunday's series finale to Barons, 3-2

Christian Moore went 3-for-5 on Sunday, and Denzer Guzman stretched his on-base streak to 14 games
April 27, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (6-14) lost Sunday's series finale against the Birmingham Barons (11-9) in front of 4,429 fans at Toyota Field. Birmingham won the series, taking four out of six games. Christian Moore continued to swing a hot bat in the loss, finishing 3-for-5 with

Trash Pandas stop skid, take down Barons 4-2 on Saturday

Joel Hurtado induced 12 groundouts and earned the win after his career-high 7.0 innings
April 26, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (6-13) received a career-best performance from starter Joel Hurtado (W, 1-1), and knocked off the Birmingham Barons (10-9) 4-2 on Saturday in front of 5,103 fans at Toyota Field. Coming off a strong outing in Montgomery, Hurtado threw 11 of his first

José Fermin promoted from Rocket City to Los Angeles on Saturday 

The 23-year-old was 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA in six relief appearances for the Trash Pandas, striking out 15 over 8.0 innings
April 26, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – On Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels announced the call-up of right-handed reliever José Fermin from the Rocket City Trash Pandas to the Major League roster. Fermin’s addition marks the 39th player from Rocket City to be promoted to the Majors, the third this year, and the 13th

Despite Denzer Guzman's career night, Pandas fall to Barons on Friday night

Denzer Guzman went 4-for-4 with a home run, double, and two runs scored in Friday’s nightcap
April 25, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Birmingham Barons (10-8) came from behind to defeat the Rocket City Trash Pandas (5-13), scoring four runs in the final two innings in front of 5,388 fans at Toyota Field on Friday night. Denzer Guzman extended his team-leading on-base streak to 13 games by recording his

Trash Pandas, Barons suspended on Thursday, game to resume Friday at 5:05 pm with regularly scheduled game to follow

The game was suspended with Birmingham up 4-2 with one out in the top of the eighth inning
April 25, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas and Birmingham Barons were interrupted twice by rain delays on Thursday night at Toyota Field, ultimately leading to its suspension with one out in the top of the eighth inning, with the Barons ahead 4-2. The two delays totaled 80 minutes, and

Homestand Highlights: April 22-27 vs. Birmingham Barons 

Caden Dana Bobblehead, Comic & Pop Culture Night, Fireworks, plus ZOOperstars! and Bluey Appearance
April 17, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for their second homestand of the 2025 season, welcoming the Chicago White Sox affiliate Birmingham Barons, April 22-27. The homestand features a promotional lineup that includes the following highlights: Tuesday, April 22 | First Pitch: 6:05 pm |

Pandas stop losing skid with matinee win on Wednesday

Trash Pandas walk 12 times in the win
April 24, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas used 12 Birmingham walks to cruise to a 5-1 win in front of 5,027 fans Wednesday afternoon at Toyota Field in a game that was delayed 1:17 due to rain. The game started as a pitchers’ duel between starting pitchers Mitch Farris

Klassen strikes out nine in Rocket City's 7-1 loss on Tuesday

Klassen has 17 strikeouts over his last two starts and 10.1 innings, allowing just one run
April 22, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – Despite another impressive performance from starter George Klassen, who recorded nine strikeouts over 5.1 innings, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (4-11) lost their series opener to the Birmingham Barons (8-7) on Tuesday night, 7-1, at Toyota Field. This defeat marks the Trash Pandas' fourth consecutive loss and

Biscuits rally to beat Pandas in extras again on Sunday

Denzer Guzman homered and finished 2-for-5 on Sunday, extending his on-base streak to eight games
April 20, 2025

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (4-10) suffered their third one-run loss and fifth defeat of the week against the Montgomery Biscuits (9-5) on Sunday afternoon, falling 5-4 in 10 innings. This extra-inning game marked the third in the week and fourth in 14 games for the Pandas.

Trash Pandas comeback falls short in 7-5 loss to Biscuits

Rocket City scored
April 19, 2025

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (4-9) scored four runs in the top of the eighth inning and had the tying run on base in the ninth inning but ultimately fell short in a 7-4 loss to the Montgomery Biscuits (8-5) on Saturday night at Riverwalk Stadium. The

Trash Pandas drop bizarre 13-12 decision to Biscuits in 11 innings

April 18, 2025

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (4-8) and Montgomery Biscuits (7-5) played their second-straight extra-inning game on Friday night that included a six-run inning, an 11-run inning, four position players pitching, and ultimately resulted in a Biscuits' 13-12 victory in 11 innings. Rocket City jumped out to a

Trash Pandas earn exciting 7-5 win in extras on Thursday

Jose Fermin struck out four over the final 2.0 innings to log his third win of the season
April 18, 2025

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (4-7) quickly took a commanding 5-0 lead in the first inning and ultimately broke their four-game losing streak with a 7-5 victory over the Montgomery Biscuits (6-5) on Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium. The Trash Pandas wasted no time against Montgomery starter

Klassen strikes out eight in Wednesday's loss in Montgomery

The top-rated pitching prospect for the Trash Pandas struck out eight over 5.0 innings
April 16, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – George Klassen made his team-leading third start of the year on Wednesday morning in Montgomery and delivered his best performance to date. Unfortunately, it ended in a no-decision, as the Montgomery Biscuits defeated the Rocket City Trash Pandas 2-1, marking the Pandas' fourth consecutive loss. The 23-year-old