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Trash Pandas Launch Free Culinary Program 'Cooking Up Success' 

The program begins on January 27 and is open to individuals of all culinary backgrounds
January 14, 2025

MADISON, Alabama — The Rocket City Trash Pandas are excited to announce the launch of 'Cooking Up Success,' a free culinary training program designed to empower aspiring professionals in the sports and hospitality industry. This four—to six-week semi-intensive program, which begins on January 27, is open to individuals aged 16

Alabama baseball to host UNA at Toyota Field on March 25

Alabama baseball returns to Madison in 2025 – tickets go on sale Wednesday, Jan. 15
January 13, 2025

MADISON, Alabama — The Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team will return to Toyota Field on Tuesday, March 25, at 6:05 pm to face off against the North Alabama Lions. Gates will open at 4:30 pm. Tickets start at just $8 and will be on sale to the general public beginning

Trash Pandas single-game tickets on sale January 17

Fans will be able to secure their seats for the biggest nights of the 2025 season at Toyota Field
January 9, 2025

MADISON, Alabama — The Rocket City Trash Pandas are thrilled to announce that single-game tickets for the 2025 season will be available for purchase beginning Friday, January 17, at 10 am. The fifth season in team history will begin and end at Toyota Field, with action beginning on Friday, April

Sprocket to Deliver Panda-Grams For Valentine's Day

The Trash Pandas are spreading the love again in 2025 by making personal gift package deliveries
January 8, 2025

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND PANDA-GRAM MADISON, Alabama — Valentine’s Day is approaching, and the Rocket City Trash Pandas are spreading the love across North Alabama with the help of the most romantic mascot in the cosmos, Sprocket! For the third consecutive year, the Trash Pandas are giving fans

Auburn baseball to host UT Martin at Toyota Field on March 11

Auburn baseball returns to Madison for the fourth-straight season in 2025 – Tickets on sale January 10
January 6, 2025

MADISON, Alabama — The Auburn Tigers baseball team will return to Toyota Field on Tuesday, March 11, at 6:00 PM to face off against the UT Martin Skyhawks. Tickets start at just $8 and will be on sale to the general public beginning Friday, January 10, at 10 AM. They

2025 Rocket City Softball Showcase Announces PNC Bank as Presenting Partner

Six days of softball to take place at Toyota Field February 19-24
December 13, 2024

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE & TICKETS MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are thrilled to name PNC Bank as the presenting partner of the inaugural Rocket City Softball Showcase, a six-day event at Toyota Field featuring 13 NCAA programs and 12 local high school programs. Throughout the event,

Trash Pandas Hosting 2025 Job Fair on January 16 & 18

Gameday hiring event will take place on two dates at Toyota Field
December 11, 2024

MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are hiring! Ahead of the fifth season of baseball in 2025, the team will be hosting a gameday job fair on two separate dates at Toyota Field: Thursday, January 16, from 5-7 pm and Saturday, January 18, from 10 am to 12

Rocket City Christmas Light Show & Winter Wonderland Returns from November 22 to December 29

Festivities for 38 nights this holiday season at Toyota Field
November 8, 2024

CLICK HERE TO GET CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW PASSES MADISON, Alabama – The fifth annual Rocket City Christmas Light Show and Winter Wonderland makes its way back to Toyota Field this month, presented by BJ’s Wholesale Club. From November 22nd to December 29th, guests can experience the musically synchronized drive-through show

Trash Pandas Announce Game Times

Season begins at home on April 4th
October 28, 2024

MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, are excited to reveal official game times for the 2025 season. The fifth season in team history will both start and finish at Toyota Field, with 50 of the 69 home games featuring the traditional 6:35

2025 Trash Pandas Mini Plans and Ticket Vouchers On Sale Now

October 15, 2024

MADISON, Alabama – 20-game Mini Plans and single-game ticket vouchers are now available for the 2025 season of Rocket City Trash Pandas baseball, which begins at home on April 4th against the Chattanooga Lookouts. There are three Mini Plan options available, each with a variety of dates and promotions. All

North Alabama Welcomes Army to Toyota Field

Lions Baseball welcomes Army West Point prior to Softball Field Conversion
October 16, 2024

MADISON, Ala. – The North Alabama Lions and Army Black Knights will play the final games on the current surface at Toyota Field. A three-game weekend set featuring the first appearance by Army West Point at Toyota Field in its history will mark the final games before the field is

The Top Pitching Performances of 2024

October 8, 2024

We saw some tremendous pitching talent come through Rocket City during the 2024 season, which included three arms who made it to the Majors. Here were the best performances on the mound this year: 5. RHP Chase Chaney (6/21 vs. BLX) - 7 IP, 2 H, 7 K, 1 BB

The Top Hitting Performances of 2024

October 7, 2024

The Trash Pandas used contributions from up and down the lineup in 2024, with eight different players notching 30 or more RBI and six different players registering 70 or more hits. Here were the best individual performances at the plate this season: 5. OF Nelson Rada (6/7 vs. CHA) -

By The Numbers: The 2024 Trash Pandas Season

Counting the notable numbers this year from 1 to 10
October 1, 2024

The fourth season of baseball in Rocket City was one to remember, so let's break it down by the numbers. 1 FUTURES GAME SELECTION On July 13th, Caden Dana represented the Trash Pandas at the 2024 All-Star Futures Game in Arlington, TX. Following a stellar season in Rocket City, he

Trio of Trash Pandas Earn All-Star Nods

Gustavo Campero, Caden Dana & Eric Wagaman named Postseason All-Stars
September 24, 2024

MADISON, Ala. – Minor League BaseballTM has announced three Trash Pandas were selected to the 2024 Southern League Postseason All-Star team. OF Gustavo Campero, RHP Caden Dana, and INF Eric Wagaman were voted on by Southern League managers. The honors cap off MiLB campaigns that each ended with Major League

George Klassen Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week

Angels No. 3 prospect becomes first Rocket City pitcher to win award in 2024
September 16, 2024

MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, are excited to announce that right-handed pitcher George Klassen has been named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of September 9-15. In his start on the road against the Chattanooga Lookouts on

2024 Trash Pandas Hitter of the Year will become 36th Trash Panda "Launched to the League"

2024 Trash Pandas Hitter of the Year will become 36th Trash Panda "Launched to the League"
September 16, 2024

MADISON, Ala. – The Los Angeles Angels have selected the contract of Outfielder Gustavo Campero, the 2024 Trash Pandas Hitter of the Year. In 93 games with the Trash Pandas this season, Campero finished with a .279 average with 14 home runs and 45 RBI to go along with 29

Former Trash Pandas Infielder Eric Wagaman Called up by Angels

Will become 35th Trash Panda to make MLB Debut
September 10, 2024

MADISON, ALABAMA – The Los Angeles Angels have selected the contract of infielder Eric Wagaman from Triple-A Salt Lake to make his MLB debut. Wagaman began the 2024 season with the Trash Pandas and played 94 games with the club. During that time, the infielder compiled a .260 average with

Caden Dana Named August Southern League Pitcher of the Month

Current Angels starter becomes fourth Rocket City pitcher to win award
September 5, 2024

MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, are excited to announce that right-handed pitcher Caden Dana has been named the August Southern League Pitcher of the Month. In five August starts, Dana finished with a 3-0 record and a 0.57 ERA as he

David Mershon Looks to Be the New Spark Plug in Rocket City

Newly drafted infielder is already making an impact at the Double-A level
August 27, 2024

On July 16th, a dream came true for an infielder out of Mississippi State as he heard his name called in the MLB Draft. David Mershon was selected 532nd overall by the Los Angeles Angels just over a month ago and already finds himself playing at the Double-A level. Mershon

Trash Pandas Announce 2025 Schedule

2025 season opens at home on April 4 vs. Chattanooga
August 13, 2024

MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, are excited to reveal the schedule for the 2025 season. The fifth season in team history will both start and finish at Toyota Field with all the action beginning on Friday, April 4 against the Chattanooga

Former Trash Pandas Outfielder Bryce Teodosio Called Up By Angels

Will become 34th Trash Panda to make MLB Debut
September 7, 2024

MADISON, ALABAMA – The Los Angeles Angels have selected the contract of outfielder Bryce Teodosio from Triple-A Salt Lake for his MLB debut. Teodosio played in 230 games for the Trash Pandas from 2022-2023 and finished with a .202 average, 21 home runs, 80 RBI and 44 stolen bases. The

Military and Service Members September Tribute Events at Toyota Field

Join us to honor the men and women who have served our country
August 28, 2024

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas organization will host two events this September to honor our serviceman and women and first responders. Toyota Field will host a 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb on Wednesday, September 11, at 8 a.m. The annual Military Tribute Night featuring the USA Patriots Amputee

Right-Handed Pitcher Caden Dana Called up to Los Angeles Angels

Will Become 33rd former Trash Panda to make MLB debut
August 29, 2024

MADISON, ALABAMA – The Los Angeles Angels have called up right-handed pitcher and top prospect Caden Dana to the major league roster on Thursday. Dana will make his major league debut on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium. In 23 starts this season, Dana finished with a 9-7