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George Klassen Launched to the League

Klassen becomes 48th Trash Panda to reach the Majors, and second of 2026
April 5, 2026

MADISON, AL – As the Trash Pandas were wrapping up their series win over Biloxi on Sunday, Rocket City alum RHP George Klassen became the 48th player in franchise history to make his Major League debut, doing so during the Los Angeles Angels game today against Seattle at Angel Stadium.

Big innings lift Trash Pandas to Easter win, series victory

Pandas score 24 runs over three games, use five-run third and four-run fifth to hold off Biloxi 9–8 at Toyota Field
April 5, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (2-1) continued their high-powered offensive start to the season with a 9–8 win on Easter Sunday, clinching the opening series by taking two of three from the Biloxi Shuckers (1-2) at Toyota Field. Rocket City "hunted Easter eggs" all weekend, scoring 24

Pandas grab first win of 2026 on Saturday night, 300th in club history

Campero, Flint homer in 9-4 win over Shuckers
April 4, 2026

MADISON, AL – Gustavo Campero and Tucker Flint each homered on Saturday night as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (1–1) cruised past the Biloxi Shuckers (1–1) with a 9–4 victory at Toyota Field. The win marked Rocket City's first of the 2026 season and the 300th in franchise history. After

Trash Pandas announce 2026 Opening Day Roster

April 4, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in coordination with the Los Angeles Angels, have announced the 2026 Opening Day roster. The Trash Pandas open their sixth season tonight against the Biloxi Shuckers at 6:35 pm at Toyota Field. Pepsi Gates will open at 5:30 pm. Roster Breakdown (29

Trash Pandas Opening Weekend Highlights - April 3-5

March 26, 2026

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas open the 2026 season at Toyota Field with a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers' Double-A affiliate, the Biloxi Shuckers, from April 3–5. Opening Weekend is packed with can't-miss moments, including back-to-back fireworks shows (April 3–4), a special appearance by Paul Sidoti

Trash Pandas launch Rewards App for Fans in 2026

April 2, 2026

Trash Pandas Rewards allows fans to earn points throughout the season to enhance their Toyota Field experience

GLOBAL BASEBALL SERIES: Flint homers twice, as Trash Pandas win 6-3 over Japan's Toyota Red Cruisers

April 1, 2026

4,355 fans experienced a true international baseball atmosphere on Wednesday night

Warfighter Wednesdays launch at Toyota Field

April 1, 2026

Series honors service members through ticket donations and community partnerships

GLOBAL BASEBALL SERIES: Trash Pandas take game two over UAH in friendly exhibition

April 1, 2026

MADISON, AL –The Global Baseball Series continued Tuesday night at Toyota Field, as the Trash Pandas made their 2026 debut in a unique joint exhibition win over the UAH Chargers. The format featured Trash Pandas pitchers facing their own hitters, while UAH pitchers matched up against their own lineup in

Trash Pandas announce Preseason Roster

April 1, 2026

Jose Gonzalez made the start in Tuesday's exhibition

GLOBAL BASEBALL SERIES: Red Cruisers win 13-3 over Alabama A&M on Monday

March 31, 2026

MADISON, AL – The historic Global Baseball Series got underway at Toyota Field on Monday night, as the Toyota Red Cruisers defeated Alabama A&M, 13-3. The Red Cruisers—a team comprised of full-time athlete employees from Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan—earned their first win in North America in the opener of

Walbert Urena becomes 47th Trash Panda Launched to the League

March 27, 2026

MADISON, AL – 2025 Rocket City Trash Pandas pitcher Walbert Ureña became the 47th player in franchise history to make his Major League debut, doing so during the Los Angeles Angels' Opening Day win over the Houston Astros on March 26. A native of San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic,

TOYOTA Field to host five high school baseball dates this spring

March 4, 2026

MADISON, AL — TOYOTA Field will once again welcome high school baseball teams from across the Tennessee Valley this spring, hosting five dates of action beginning Saturday, March 14. The slate opens with three games on March 14 and continues throughout March and early April, allowing local student-athletes to compete

Communities Unite: Hometown Throwdown Series returns in 2026

February 19, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Hometown Throwdown Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, returns for its second season in 2026 after launching in 2025. The series features dedicated nights celebrating communities across North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley, with each game highlighting a local municipality and partnering with a designated

Jax State and Alabama A&M to meet at TOYOTA Field on March 18

February 18, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Trash Pandas announced today that Jacksonville State University and Alabama A&M University will square off in a non-conference baseball matchup at Toyota Field on Wednesday, March 18, at 3:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now to the general public. Fans may purchase tickets online HERE, in

Trash Pandas' on-field coaching staff announcedĀ 

Former Seattle Mariners interim manager Daren Brown among the coaches named to Joe Kruzel's staff
February 11, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Angels, are excited to announce the on-field staff for the 2026 season, led by first-year manager Joe Kruzel. Joining Kruzel in Madison this season are Daren Brown (Coach), Tim Leveque (Pitching Coach), Doug Henry (Assistant Pitching

Trash Pandas and Town Madison Host Clover Crawl on March 17

The event starts and ends in the SportsMED Stadium Club at TOYOTA Field
February 17, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Rocket City Trash Pandas and Town Madison will host a Clover Crawl on Tuesday, March 17, from 5:00-9:00 pm, beginning and ending in the SportsMED Stadium Club at TOYOTA Field. The event includes free admission and features drink specials, live music, games, raffles, and stops throughout

Promo Week: 2026 Specialty Jersey Auctions, Supply Drives and Community InitiativesĀ 

February 12, 2026

MADISON, Ala. — The Rocket City Trash Pandas continue to expand their impact across North Alabama and the Greater Tennessee Valley through community initiatives, fundraising events, and charitable partnerships led by the Trash Pandas Foundation, the organization's charitable arm. During the 2025 season, the Trash Pandas supported local organizations through

Promo Week: 2026 Theme Nights and Special Ticket Packs

February 12, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas have put together an exciting lineup of theme ticket packages ahead of their fourth season of baseball at Toyota Field. Each includes a reserved box-seat ticket and a special collectible item. “Our theme nights and ticket packages are all about creating memorable

Promo Week: 2026 Giveaways and Special AppearancesĀ 

February 11, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas’ 2026 promotional calendar features a record number of giveaway and appearance dates, highlighted by premium items distributed at the Pepsi Gates throughout the season. “I love our gate giveaway schedule this year. There are items I’ve wanted to include for years, and

Promo Week: 2026 Weekly Promotions Lineup

February 10, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas announced the return of weekly promotions for the 2026 season at Toyota Field, featuring fan-favorite nights and new additions throughout the week. Tito’s Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays move to Tuesdays in 2026, welcoming fans to bring their dogs to the ballpark. Dogs are

Who'll represent the Trash Pandas in the World Baseball Classic?

February 6, 2026

MADISON, AL – Major League Baseball officially announced the finalized rosters for all 20 nations competing in the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 5-17, 2026, in Miami, Florida; Houston, Texas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Tokyo, Japan. The Rocket City Trash Pandas will be represented

Four 2025 Trash Pandas earn non-roster invites to Spring Training

Hurtado, Klassen, Natera Jr., and Rada headed to Arizona for big league camp
February 4, 2026

MADISON, Ala. — The Los Angeles Angels announced today that 27 non-roster players have been invited to 2026 Spring Training in Tempe, Ariz., including four members of the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ 2025 roster: pitchers George Klassen, Joel Hurtado, and Samy Natera Jr., along with outfielder Nelson Rada. Those four