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HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: August 4-9 vs. Birmingham Barons

Six-Game Homestand Features Jimothy Night, First-Ever Drone Show, Space Night, PAW Patrol, and Fireworks
July 30, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for a six-game homestand against the Birmingham Barons, August 4-9. Fans can enjoy one of the most unique promotional weeks of the season, highlighted by Jimothy Night, the first-ever postgame Drone Show at Toyota Field, Grateful Dead Night,

Newcomers Fuel Pandas’ 6-3 Victory Over Barons Thursday

Arjun Nimmala drives in three, Jacob Cozart goes deep as Rocket City rallies past Barons
August 6, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (19-17, 54-50) scored six unanswered runs, highlighted by Jacob Cozart's first Double-A home run and two doubles, and three RBIs from new Angels top position-player prospect Arjun Nimmala, to rally past the Birmingham Barons (16-20, 42-63), 6-3, on Thursday night at Toyota

Trash Pandas Roll to Fourth Straight Win, 8-3 Over Barons

Gordon matches career high with 10 strikeouts as Rocket City extends division lead to 1.5 games
August 4, 2026

MADISON, AL — On a day in which 17 roster moves impacted the roster, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (18-16, 53-49) continued their recent surge with an 8-3 victory over the Birmingham Barons (15-19, 41-62) on Tuesday night in the opener of a six-game series at Toyota Field. Austin Gordon

Blake Weiman becomes 53rd Trash Panda Launched to the League

30-year-old Weiman earns the first MLB promotion of his nine-year professional career
August 4, 2026

MADISON, AL –The Los Angeles Angels have selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Blake Weiman from Double-A Rocket City, marking the first Major League promotion of his nine-year professional career. Weiman is in line to become the 53rd player in Trash Pandas history to make his Major League debut and

Rocket City now boasts Angels' top two prospects with the additions of Nimmala, Bremner

With the additions of Arjun Nimmala and Tyler Bremner today, Rocket City now features the Angels' No. 1 and No. 2 prospects
August 4, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Los Angeles Angels announced additional player transactions, assigning catcher Jacob Cozart, infielder Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti Jr., and right-handed pitcher Kyle Robinson to Rocket City following a trio of Major League trades. The Angels also selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Blake Weiman, released outfielders

Raudi Rodríguez, Tyler Bremner, Joel Hurtado among promotions and additions to Trash Pandas roster

The first wave of roster moves includes the addition of Angels' No. 1 prospect Tyler Bremner to Trash Pandas roster.
August 4, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Los Angeles Angels announced a series of roster moves on Monday evening impacting the Rocket City Trash Pandas, promoting four players to Triple-A Salt Lake while adding four prospects from High-A Tri-City. Right-handed pitchers Ryan Costeiu and Joel Hurtado, left-handed pitcher Leonard Garcia, and outfielder Raudi

First-Place Trash Pandas Clinch Series with 8-5, 10-Inning Victory

Munroe extends on-base streak to 22 games as bullpen blanks Columbus over final six innings
August 2, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ga. — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (17-16, 52-49) erased an early three-run deficit and scored three times in the 10th inning to defeat the Columbus Clingstones (16-16, 45-52), 8-5, on Sunday afternoon at Synovus Park. The victory secured Rocket City's sixth series win of the season, extended its

Costeiu, Bullpen Lock Down Clingstones in 3-2 Victory

Rocket City pitchers combine for 13 strikeouts, and Jake Munroe extends on-base streak to 21 games
August 1, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ga. — Ryan Costeiu struck out eight over 5.2 innings, and the Rocket City bullpen retired all 10 batters it faced as the Trash Pandas (16-16, 51-49) held off the Columbus Clingstones (16-16, 45-51) for a 3-2 victory on Saturday night at Synovus Park. Jake Munroe recorded another multi-hit

Pair of Three-Run Homers Flip the Script in Dramatic 6-4, 10-Inning Comeback Win

Calabrese's game-tying homer and Munroe's go-ahead three-run shot power Rocket City over Columbus.
July 31, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ga. — Down to their final out and still searching for their first run, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (15-16, 50-49) erased a three-run deficit with one swing before completing a stunning extra-inning comeback Friday night at Synovus Park. David Calabrese tied the game with a two-out, three-run home

Luke Murphy "Launched to the League" by the Angels

Murphy leads Minor League Baseball with 18 saves and has a 0.71 ERA over 34 appearances
July 31, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Los Angeles Angels have selected the contract of right-handed reliever Luke Murphy from Double-A Rocket City, marking the first Major League promotion of his career. Murphy is in line to become the 52nd player in Trash Pandas history to make his Major League debut and the

Trash Pandas to Host First-Ever Drone Show at Toyota Field on August 6

300 drones will light up the sky following Grateful Dead Night, featuring live music from Milltowne
July 30, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are bringing a brand-new spectacle to Toyota Field on Thursday, August 6, with the club's first-ever Drone Show following its 6:35 pm game against the Birmingham Barons as part of Grateful Dead Night. Fans will experience an unforgettable postgame aerial display featuring

Trash Pandas Even Series with 5-4 Victory Over Columbus

Munroe collects three hits as Thompson and Flores provide the power
July 29, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ga. — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (14-15, 49-48) used a three-run fifth inning to take their first lead of the series and held off a late Columbus rally for a 5-4 victory over the Columbus Clingstones (15-14, 44-49) on Wednesday night at Synovus Park. Jake Thompson and Juan

Trash Pandas' Beer & Wine Festival Returns to Toyota Field on Saturday

Unlimited tastings, live entertainment, local food, and interactive experiences highlight event
July 24, 2026

MADISON, AL – Raise a glass and kick off August at Toyota Field as the Rocket City Trash Pandas host the annual Beer & Wine Festival on Saturday, August 1, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, featuring unlimited tastings, live entertainment, local flavors, and interactive fun. Admission includes entry to Toyota

Munroe, Calabrese Homer as Trash Pandas Blank Smokies 5-0 on Saturday night

Nate Snead fired 5.0 shutout innings with four strikeouts to earn his third Double-A win
July 25, 2026

MADISON, Ala. — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (13-13, 48-46) received solo home runs from Jake Munroe and David Calabrese while Nate Snead and three relievers combined on the club's second shutout of the season in a 5-0 victory over the Knoxville Smokies (13-13, 51-44) on Saturday night before 5,243

Trash Pandas Walk Off Knoxville 5-4, Move Into First-Place Tie

Raudi Rodriguez delivers game-winning RBI single in the ninth as Rocket City earns its first walk-off victory of 2026.
July 24, 2026

MADISON, Ala. — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (12-12, 47-45) picked up their first walk-off victory of the 2026 season on Thursday night, edging the Knoxville Smokies (12-12, 50-43), 5-4, at Toyota Field. Raudi Rodriguez's RBI infield single in the bottom of the ninth secured the 25th walk-off win in

FEATURE: More Than a Glove: McCroskey’s Belief Begins to Show

Four seasons after jumping directly from the College World Series to Double-A, Mac McCroskey has grown from a gifted defender into a trusted veteran who believes every part of his game belongs at the highest level.
July 23, 2026

Mac McCroskey has never needed much convincing about what he can do with a glove. Defense has always come naturally to the Rocket City Trash Pandas infielder. The instincts, quick hands and internal clock that carried him through a memorable College World Series run at Oral Roberts have followed him

Flores Homers, Trash Pandas Hold Off Smokies 6-5 Wednesday Night

Rocket City snaps a three-game skid behind Polanco, timely hitting, and another save from Murphy.
July 22, 2026

MADISON, Ala. — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (11-12, 46-45) built a five-run lead before surviving a ninth-inning Knoxville rally to earn a 6-5 victory over the Smokies (12-11, 50-42) on Wednesday night at Toyota Field. With the win, Rocket City evened the six-game series at one game apiece, snapped

Six Trash Pandas games to air on Angels Broadcast Television (ABTV)

ABTV showcases the Angels' future from Toyota Field
July 22, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Los Angeles Angels announced today that six upcoming Rocket City Trash Pandas home games will be televised live on Angels Broadcast Television (ABTV) as part of the Angels' expanded minor league coverage. The first broadcast will be on Thursday night as the Trash Pandas take on

Homestand Highlights | July 21-26 vs. Knoxville Smokies

Potential playoff Preview with Smokies paired with football jerseys, snow globes, fireworks, and more
July 16, 2026

MADISON, AL – The top two teams in the Southern League North Division meet at Toyota Field as the Rocket City Trash Pandas host the first-place Knoxville Smokies for a pivotal six-game series, July 21-26. While postseason positioning takes center stage on the field, fans can enjoy one of the

Trash Pandas Top Barons 5-3 Behind Rodriguez's Four-Hit Night

Rocket City collects 13 hits as Nick Rodriguez goes 4-for-5 and Austin Gordon earns the win.
July 18, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Reigning Southern League Player of the Week, Nick Rodriguez, recorded the first four-hit game of his professional career as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (10-10, 45-43) opened a three-game series following the All-Star break with a 5-3 victory over the Birmingham Barons (6-13, 32-56) on Friday night

Toyota Field to host free World Cup Final Watch Party on Sunday

Fans invited to watch Argentina and Spain battle for the World Cup championship on the big screen.
July 16, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas invite soccer fans from across North Alabama to Toyota Field on Sunday, July 19, for a FREE FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party featuring Argentina and Spain in the tournament championship match. Gates open at 1:00 pm, with kickoff scheduled for 2:00

Nick Rodriguez named Southern League Player of the Week for July 7-12

Infielder batted .417 during the Chattanooga series to earn the league's weekly honor.
July 13, 2026

MADISON, AL – Rocket City Trash Pandas infielder Nick Rodriguez has been named the Southern League Player of the Week for July 7-12, Minor League Baseball announced Monday. Rodriguez is the first Trash Pandas player to earn Southern League Player of the Week honors this season and joins right-handed pitcher

FEATURE: The Calm Before the Roar: Luke Murphy’s Calm Fuels Dominant Run as Trash Pandas Closer

The Trash Pandas closer leads Minor League Baseball in saves while embracing family, growth, and a home away from home at Toyota Field.
July 9, 2026

For most minor leaguers, spending four seasons in one city is not exactly the plan. The goal is to move up, keep climbing, and turn every stop into a stepping stone toward the next one. For Luke Murphy, Rocket City has become something more. It has become a place where