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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.

Trash Pandas and Shuckers postponed on Tuesday night

The game will be made up as part of a Thursday doubleheader starting at 4:05 pm
1:59 PM EDT

MADISON, Ala. – Tonight's scheduled 6:35 pm game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Biloxi Shuckers has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions. The game will be made up as part of a Thursday, May 29, doubleheader at Toyota Field featuring two seven-inning games. Game one starts at

Trash Pandas Unveil Two New Alternate Identities: The Bama Butts and Alabama White Sauce

Toyota Field is set for a tasty weekend of BBQ and baseball on June 13th and 14th
May 12, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – Barbecue in Alabama isn't just food—it's part of our identity. The Rocket City Trash Pandas are thrilled to announce two new alternate identities for 2025, the Bama Butts and Alabama White Sauce! The identities will be unleashed and the team will wear these specialty uniforms during a

Homestand Highlights: May 27 - June 1 vs. Biloxi Shuckers

Dog and Cat Days, Back-to-Back Fireworks, Harry Potter Night, Giveaways, and the Lunáticos on the schedule
May 22, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for their fourth homestand of the 2025 season, welcoming the Milwaukee Brewers affiliate Biloxi Shuckers, May 28 – June 1. The homestand features a promotional lineup that includes the following highlights: Wednesday, May 28 | First Pitch: 6:35

Toyota Field welcomes summer with a variety of events for fans of all ages

Big Ol' Ballpark Fair, Yoga in the Outfield, Spring Tune-Up Car Show, Youth Baseball Camp, Fourth of July Festival, Beer & Wine Fest, and the Fall Festival & Movie Night on tap
May 15, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – Toyota Field is thrilled to welcome summer with a variety of events for fans of all ages. Kicking off today at 4:00 pm, the Trash Pandas will host The Big Ol' Ballpark Fair and Yoga in the Outfield. Other upcoming events include the rescheduled Rocket City Spring

Pandas use six-run sixth to earn late-night win on Saturday in Chattanooga

The Trash Pandas recorded 11 hits and drew nine walks in their 8-5 win
May 25, 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (14-28) endured a 69-minute rain delay on Saturday night in Chattanooga and then utilized a six-run sixth inning to secure an 8-5 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts (21-22). The Trash Pandas recorded 11 hits and worked nine walks in a game that

Lookouts' gaffe, Guzman's blast lifts Rocket City to 7-5 win

Josh Crouch and Denzer Guzman homer in the 7-5 victory over Lookouts
May 22, 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (13-27) secured a 7-5 victory against the Chattanooga Lookouts (20-21) on Thursday night at AT&T Field, snapping their four-game losing streak. The win featured home runs from Josh Crouch and Denzer Guzman, along with five unearned runs scored in the sixth inning.

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

Rada runs wild on Friday, but Lookouts beat Pandas 4-2

Nelson Rada picked up his Double-A leading 20th stolen base of the year
May 23, 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Nelson Rada became the first player in Double-A this season to steal 20 bases on Friday night, but the Rocket City Trash Pandas (13-28) lost to the Chattanooga Lookouts (21-21) by a score of 4-2 at AT&T Field. Rada finished the game 1-for-3 with an RBI, a

Lookouts blank Trash Pandas 3-0 on Wednesday 

Nelson Rada recorded his 11th multi-hit game finishing 2-for-4
May 21, 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On Wednesday, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (12-27) were shut out for the second time this season, losing 3-0 to the Chattanooga Lookouts (20-20) at AT&T Field. This defeat marks the Trash Pandas' fourth consecutive loss, with the Lookouts winning the series' first two games. Wednesday's game

Pandas fall in rain-shortened series opener in Chattanooga

May 21, 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (12-26) lost to the Chattanooga Lookouts (19-20) in a rain-shortened game, with a final score of 7-1 in Tuesday's series opener at AT&T Field. The game was halted after seven innings at 8:04 pm CT and officially called at 9:35 pm due

Moore, Rada extend streaks, but Pandas drop series finale in Pensacola

May 18, 2025

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (12-25) concluded the first leg of their 12-game road trip, suffering a 5-1 loss to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (23-16) on Sunday afternoon at Blue Wahoos Stadium. In the loss, Nelson Rada walked, extending his on-base streak to 10 games, and recorded

Farris deals a quality start, but Trash Pandas fall 3-1 to Wahoos

Mitch Farris struck out eight over a season-high 6.1 innings on Saturday night
May 17, 2025

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (22-16) defeated the Rocket City Trash Pandas (12-24) 3-1 on Saturday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium, limiting the Trash Pandas to just four hits. Rocket City starter Mitch Farris (L, 0-1) suffered his first loss of the season, despite allowing only one earned

Guzman doubles Trash Pandas to 4-2 Friday night win in Pensacola

Denzer Guzman has three doubles and six RBIs over his last two games
May 16, 2025

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Denzer Guzman's three-run double in the fifth inning led the Rocket City Trash Pandas (12-23) to a 4-2 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (21-16) on Friday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. This win evened the series at 2-2, heading into the weekend. The Rocket City bullpen

Blue Wahoos use five-run sixth inning to beat Trash Pandas 9-6

Denzer Guzman doubled twice and drove in three runs on Thursday
May 15, 2025

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (21-15) overcame three deficits and scored five runs in the sixth inning to defeat the Rocket City Trash Pandas (11-23) 9-6 on Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Denzer Guzman led the Rocket City offense, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs.

Hurtado dominates in Rocket City's 9-0 shutout of Wahoos on Wednesday

Joel Hurtado tossed seven scoreless innings
May 14, 2025

PENSACOLA, Fla. –The Rocket Trash Pandas (11-22) received a dominant pitching performance from Joel Hurtado (W, 3-2), shutting out the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (20-15) on Wednesday morning by a score of 9-0 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. José Quijada and Camden Minacci combined with Hurtado for the four-hit shutout, the first

Errors prove costly in 3-2 extra-inning loss in Pensacola on Tuesday

Nelson Rada finished 3-for-5 with an RBI, run and two steals in opener
May 13, 2025

PENSACOLA, Fla. –The Rocket City Trash Pandas (10-22) lost 3-2 in 11 innings to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (20-14) in the opener of a six-game series at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Three costly errors contributed to the defeat, as all three runs scored by Pensacola were unearned. Rocket City dropped to

Rada, Trash Pandas win series finale over Biscuits on Mother's Day

Nelson Rada finished 5-for-7 in Sunday's doubleheader
May 12, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Trash Pandas were four outs away from being swept at home by the Montgomery Biscuits before a two-out, two-run single from centerfielder Nelson Rada in the sixth inning propelled the home team to a 7-5 win in game two of a doubleheader. Rocket City dropped game

Trash Pandas and Biscuits postponed on Saturday, doubleheader scheduled for Sunday

Sunday doubleheader to begin at 12:05 pm
May 10, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – Tonight's scheduled game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Montgomery Biscuits has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a Sunday, May 11, doubleheader at Toyota Field featuring two seven-inning games. Game one starts at 12:05 p.m., and game

José Quijada joins Trash Pandas pitching staff, Travis Blankenhorn placed on IL

Quijada has a 4.64 ERA over 140 career relief appearances in Major League Baseball for the Marlins and Angels
May 10, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – On Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels announced two roster moves that impacted the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Veteran left-handed reliever José Quijada was reinstated from the Triple-A Salt Lake Development List and transferred to Rocket City. Additionally, outfielder Travis Blankenhorn has been placed on the 7-day Injured

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 |

Trash Pandas salute Armed Forces, fall 4-1 to Biscuits on Friday

Rocket City tops 5K fans again with 5,475 at Toyota Field for Armed Forces Night
May 9, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – For the fourth straight night, the Montgomery Biscuits (17-13) defeated the Rocket City Trash Pandas (9-20), this time by a final of 4-1. The Trash Pandas used Friday to salute our military with SAIC Armed Forces Night, welcoming 5,475 fans into Toyota Field. The Biscuits started their

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,