HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: August 4-9 vs. Birmingham Barons
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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