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Reid Detmers Recounts Rocket City Debut, Major League Glory

June 14, 2023

Reid Detmers’ name is all over the Rocket City Trash Pandas record book. In 2021, the lefty made his professional debut for the Trash Pandas, starting both the first game in franchise history and the first game ever at Toyota Field. Detmers dominated during his brief stint in the Rocket

Catching Up With 2021 Rocket City Ace Reid Detmers

Former Trash Pandas’ Opening Night Pitcher Begins Season in Angels’ rotation
April 27, 2022

Reid Detmers opened the 2021 season as the Opening Night starter for the first game in Rocket City Trash Pandas history on May 5. He ended it by starting for the Los Angeles Angels in the final game of the regular season in front of over 44,000 fans at Seattle’s

Stefanic, Daniel offer optimism for Angels

Halos hope versatile prospects can help end lengthy drought
@Gerard_Gilberto
November 23, 2021

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club. If a few key players can figure out a way to stick in

2021 In Review: Trash Pandas Pitching - Part 2 

October 21, 2021

The 2021 Rocket City Trash Pandas pitching staff had more than its share of highlights during the 2021 season. In case you missed the first installment of our Season In Review series, click here to see part one of the Top 10 Pitching Performances from the Rocket City Trash Pandas

Reid Detmers Dominant In Debut Season

July 23, 2021

When Reid Detmers gets the ball, he will always have one thing on his side, confidence.

“As soon as I step on that mound, I tell myself I’m the best player on the field. Sometimes that’s not true. But having the mindset of telling myself I’m good enough usually

Trash Pandas Shut Out In Birmingham 2-0

Rocket City held to two hits in seven-inning loss
July 17, 2021

The Rocket City Trash Pandas offense was held in check by a pair of Birmingham Barons pitchers in a 2-0 loss on Saturday afternoon at Regions Field. The loss evens the six-game series at two games apiece. In a quick-moving opening game, starters Reid Detmers and John Parke each got

Trash Pandas Edged By Biscuits In Extras 4-2 

July 7, 2021

MADISON, Alabama – Despite a valiant effort on the mound, the Rocket City Trash Pandas suffered a 4-2 loss in 10 innings to the Montgomery Biscuits on Wednesday night in the second game of their series on Wednesday night at Toyota Field. With the game tied 2-2 in the top

Trash Pandas Swept By Smokies In Twin Bill

Rocket City limited to two runs in two games
July 2, 2021

The Rocket City Trash Pandas pitching staff struggled with the long ball and the offense was unable to produce much in a pair of losses to the Tennessee Smokies in Friday night’s doubleheader at Smokies Stadium. The Smokies hit four home runs to win the first game 9-2 before a

Scouting report: Angels' Reid Detmers

No. 10 overall selection on the fast track to The Show
@RobTnova24
June 29, 2021

MiLB.com's Scouting Report series spotlights players who are just starting their professional careers, focusing on what the experts are projecting for these young phenoms. Here's a look at second-ranked Angels prospect Reid Detmers. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here.

Detmers Strikes Out 16, But Trash Pandas Fall

Deja vu as another record is broken in losing effort
June 27, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, TN – One night after setting a new season-high in hits (19) and losing, the Rocket City Trash Pandas set a new season high in strikeouts (19) and again lost, this time 8-6 to the Chattanooga Lookouts in front of 3,689 fans at AT&T Field. For the third consecutive

Pitching Powers Trash Pandas to Twin Bill Sweep

Detmers, Tyler Dominant In Wins Over Shuckers
June 20, 2021

MADISON, Alabama – Behind two gems on the mound from starters Reid Detmers and Kyle Tyler, the Rocket City Trash Pandas swept a doubleheader from the Biloxi Shuckers with a 3-2 win in the opener followed by a 6-1 win in the second game in front of a crowd of

Trash Pandas Defeated By Barons 17-4

Rocket City drops four of six in first home series loss
May 30, 2021

The Rocket City Trash Pandas suffered a 17-4 loss to the Birmingham Barons to end their first series with their interstate foes on Sunday afternoon in front of a crowd of 6,588 at Toyota Field. Making his Trash Pandas debut after being signed by the Angels earlier in the month,

Detmers Stellar, But Trash Pandas Fall 5-1

Izzy Wilson hits team-leading fifth home run in loss
May 25, 2021

MADISON, Alabama – Despite a gem on the mound from starter Reid Detmers, the Rocket City Trash Pandas suffered a 5-1 loss to the Birmingham Barons in the opener of their six-game series on Tuesday night at Toyota Field. Making his fourth start of the season, Detmers was in fine

Trash Pandas Rally Late, Fall 3-2 In Pensacola 

Rocket City winning streak snapped at five games
May 18, 2021

BOX SCORE In a pitcher’s duel between two of the best prospects in all of baseball, the Rocket City Trash Pandas stormed back to erase a deficit with two outs in the ninth, but ultimately suffered a 3-2 loss in 10 innings to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on Tuesday night

Trash Pandas Fall 4-3 In Home Opener

Griffin, Wilson Homer In loss to Smokies
May 12, 2021

In a thrilling, back-and-forth affair in front of an energetic sellout crowd of 7,500, the Rocket City Trash Pandas were defeated 4-3 by the Tennessee Smokies in 10 innings in their inaugural home game at Toyota Field on Tuesday night. In the 10th inning, a squeeze bunt from Christian Donahue

Trash Pandas Drop Inaugural Game 6-1 In Chattanooga 

May 5, 2021

On a historic night 972 days after their name was first unveiled to the public, the Rocket City Trash Pandas suffered a 6-1 loss to the Chattanooga Lookouts in the inaugural game in franchise history on Wednesday night at AT&T Field. The night of firsts began quickly for the visiting

Roundup: White Sox invite Vaughn to camp

Cardinals, Angels also bringing Top-100 talents to Spring Training
@SamDykstraMiLB
February 11, 2021

The White Sox addressed their rotation, bullpen and outfield situation by adding Lance Lynn, Liam Hendriks and Adam Eaton this offseason. Their biggest opening might be at the designated hitter spot. They'll get a closer look at one talented internal option very soon. No. 14 overall prospect Andrew Vaughn is