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

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

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

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

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

MADISON, AL – Behind another quality start from Southern League ERA leader Joel Hurtado and a three-hit night from Nick Rodriguez, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (9-7, 44-40) evened their series with the Chattanooga Lookouts (6-10, 43-42) with a 7-5 victory in front of 5,159 fans on Friday night at

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (8-7, 43-40) mounted a late rally on Thursday night at Toyota Field but came up just short in a 4-3 loss to the Chattanooga Lookouts (6-9, 43-41) in the third game of the series. Mac McCroskey broke up Chattanooga's combined no-hit bid

– Behind a career-high seven dominant innings from Austin Gordon, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (8-6, 43-39) evened their series with the Chattanooga Lookouts (5-9, 42-41) by earning a 3-1 victory on Wednesday night at Toyota Field. Tucker Flint and J.J. D'Orazio each homered, while Gordon and relievers Chris Cortez

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (7-4, 42-37) gave a season-high Independence Day crowd plenty to celebrate Saturday night, rallying from a two-run deficit with an explosive eight-run eighth inning to defeat the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (5-6, 41-39), 14-8, at Toyota Field. In front of 7,219 fans, which

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (6-4, 41-37) won their third straight game on Friday night, defeating the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (5-5, 41-38) 4-1 behind a dominant start from Nate Snead and a three-hit, three-RBI performance from Tucker Flint at Toyota Field.The victory, played in front of 5,676

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas continue their 12-game homestand this week, welcoming the Cincinnati Reds affiliate, Chattanooga Lookouts, to Toyota Field for a six-game series from July 7-12. Fans can enjoy Dinosaur Weekend, a Luchador Mask Giveaway with the Lunaticos de Rocket City, two Fireworks Shows, Tito's

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (5-4, 40-37) overcame a four-run deficit, a 1-hour, 43-minute rain delay, and erupted for 13 unanswered runs to rout the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (5-4, 41-37) 16-6 on Thursday night at Toyota Field. Rocket City established new Toyota Field records with 16 runs

MADISON, AL – Behind Ryan Costeiu's best start of the season and an 11-hit offensive night, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (4-4, 39-37) evened their series with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (5-3, 41-36) with a 7-1 victory on Wednesday at Toyota Field. Pensacola struck first when Christian Hernandez launched a

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host the inaugural Taste of Madison at Toyota Field on Thursday, September 24, benefiting the Miracle League of Madison. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with restaurants from throughout Madison and the surrounding area showcasing a variety of signature dishes and local

MADISON, AL — The Los Angeles Angels announced the following roster move prior to tonight’s series opener against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Toyota Field. Outfielder Jake Thompson was transferred to Rocket City from the ACL Angels after signing with the Angels on June 26. His contract was purchased from

MADISON, AL – Minor League Baseball announced today that Rocket City Trash Pandas right-hander Nate Snead has been named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week following his dominant outing against the Columbus Clingstones on Saturday. Snead becomes the first Trash Pandas player to earn a weekly league honor this

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return home on Tuesday, June 30, to begin a two-week homestand that runs through Sunday, July 12, featuring six-game series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Chattanooga Lookouts. The opening week celebrates Independence Day and America's 250th birthday with dogs welcome on

MADISON, AL — The Rocket City Trash Pandas have announced their lineup of Summer Trash Bash events at Toyota Field, featuring a full slate of family-friendly activities and themed experiences throughout the summer. From exciting baseball games to interactive outdoor events for children and families across the Tennessee Valley, this

COLUMBUS, GA – Behind a dominant pitching performance and three RBIs from Nick Rodriguez, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (3-2, 38-35) defeated the Columbus Clingstones (2-3, 31-38) 5-1 on Saturday night at Synovus Park. The victory ended a two-game skid and put Rocket City up 3-2 in the set, heading

Four years ago, Joel Hurtado was an overlooked 21-year-old pitcher signing his first professional contract with the Los Angeles Angels for just $10,000. Today, the Rocket City Trash Pandas right-hander is one of the top pitchers in Double-A baseball and knocking on the door of the Major Leagues. Through his

COLUMBUS, GA – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (2-0, 37-33) used a three-run fourth inning to defeat the Columbus Clingstones (0-2, 28-37) 4-2 on Wednesday night at Synovus Park, taking a 2-0 lead in the six-game series. With the victory, Rocket City improved to 2-0 to begin the second half

COLUMBUS, GA – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (1-0, 36-33) opened the second half of the 2026 season in impressive fashion on Tuesday night, defeating the Columbus Clingstones (0-1, 29-36) 4-1 at Synovus Park. Joel Hurtado delivered his sixth quality start of the season, while Tucker Flint and newcomer Juan