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Victor Mederos Makes Big League Dream Come True 

August 12, 2023

When Victor Mederos was just a child, his future was in doubt. Born in Cuba, Mederos’ family had ambitions to get off the island in search of a better life with greater opportunities for the children, including Victor. In 2008, Mederos and his family got visas to go to Costa

Rocket City Rallies For 5-3 Win Over Tennessee

Trash Pandas snap four-game winning streak
July 27, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas battled on the mound to keep the game close, then stormed back in the bottom of the seventh to defeat the Tennessee Smokies 5-3 on Thursday night at Toyota Field. Down 3-2 at the seventh inning stretch, the Trash Pandas began the comeback. Tyler Payne

Trash Pandas Attack From Start To Finish In 10-5 Win

Flint, Gomez finish home run shy of cycle in victory at Pensacola
July 21, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas took the lead quickly and added on from there, scoring early and often with an all-around offensive ambush to defeat the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 10-5 on Friday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The win snaps the Trash Pandas’ five-game losing streak and ends a streak

Victor Mederos Promoted To Angels For MLB Debut 

Righty becomes third member of Angels 2022 draft class to earn call-up
June 30, 2023

The youngest pitcher on the Rocket City Trash Pandas roster has earned his call to the show. On Friday, the Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of Victor Mederos from the Trash Pandas for his MLB debut. “It’s a special moment for a special kid,” Trash Pandas Manager Andy Schatzley

Trash Pandas Walk Off With Wild 5-4 Win

Whitefield scores on wild pitch to punctuate victory over Smokies
June 9, 2023

Down to their final three outs, the Rocket City Trash Pandas rallied to tie the game in the ninth and walked off in the tenth for a 5-4 win over the Tennessee Smokies, sending a season-high crowd of 6,393 into a frenzy on Friday night at Toyota Field. In the

Trash Pandas Power Past Barons in 8-6 Win

Flint, Jackson, Martinez homer in victory to start homestand
May 16, 2023

MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas used the long ball to build a lead then held on in the ninth for an 8-6 win over the Birmingham Barons in the opener of a six-game series at Toyota Field on Tuesday night. The victory improves the Trash Pandas’ record

Trash Pandas Drop Matinee In Biloxi 6-2

Edgar Quero hits first Double-A home run in loss
May 10, 2023

A rough first inning on the mound from starter Victor Mederos was too much for the Rocket City Trash Pandas to overcome in a 6-2 loss to the Biloxi Shuckers on Wednesday afternoon in the opener of a six-game series at MGM Park. Shuckers starter Carlos F. Rodriguez got the

Trash Pandas Split Saturday Doubleheader in Chattanooga

Martinez sets franchise record for home runs in Game 1 victory
April 29, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – The Rocket City Trash Pandas exploded at the plate for a 13-6 victory in the opener of their doubleheader on Saturday against the Chattanooga Lookouts before the bullpen faltered late in the second game, suffering a 4-3 loss at AT&T Field as the North Division rivals split

Trash Pandas Swept By Shuckers In Twin Bill

Rocket City looking for series split on Sunday
April 22, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas suffered a pair of defeats in Saturday’s doubleheader against the Biloxi Shuckers, dropping the opener 12-4 before an 8-0 loss in the nightcap in front of an energetic crowd of 5,932 at Toyota Field. In the opener, the Trash Pandas got off to a good

Big Start Powers Trash Pandas To 9-2 Win

Rocket City wins first road game of the season in Birmingham
April 11, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas jumped out to a lead just three pitches into the game, extended the lead early, and never looked back in a 9-2 win over the Birmingham Barons on Tuesday night at Regions Field. Leading off the Trash Pandas’ first road game of the season, shortstop