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

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

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

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

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

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are hiring! Ahead of the sixth season of baseball in 2026, the team will be hosting a gameday job fair in the SportsMED Stadium Club at TOYOTA Field on Tuesday, March 3, from 5-7 pm. The Trash Pandas are seeking energetic, passionate,

MADISON, AL – Valentine's Day is approaching, and the Rocket City Trash Pandas are once again offering fans a memorable way to celebrate across North Alabama. Fans can surprise a special someone with a Valentine's Day Panda-Gram, delivered in person by SPROCKET — the Trash Pandas' resident hopeless romantic. The

MADISON, AL – The Alabama Crimson Tide will return to TOYOTA Field on Tuesday, March 24, at 6:00 pm, to face the Austin Peay State University Governors. Tickets are on sale now to the general public. Fans may purchase tickets online at trashpandasbaseball.com/rolltide, in person at the Wicks Family Foundation

MADISON, AL – Announced today at a press conference at TOYOTA Field, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, in partnership with the TOYOTA Red Cruisers, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Alabama A&M University, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, announced the Global Baseball Series 2026, an international community-driven cultural exchange event.

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Angels, announced today that Joe Kruzel will serve as the club’s manager beginning in 2026, becoming the third manager in franchise history. Kruzel brings more than 30 years of coaching experience at the professional and collegiate

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas announced today that tickets for the 2026 season will go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 16, at 10 am. 2026 group and hospitality tickets, mini plans, and season tickets are currently on sale via TPTix.com. The Trash Pandas

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are excited to open the application process for nonprofit organizations seeking partnership and fundraising opportunities during the 2026 baseball season. Each year, the Trash Pandas are proud to collaborate with local groups to help strengthen their missions and support the greater North

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are proud to announce that Manager Andy Schatzley has been promoted to Infield Coach for the Los Angeles Angels, joining Kurt Suzuki’s Major League coaching staff following four impactful seasons at the helm in Rocket City. “We have been so fortunate to

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are excited to announce the 2026 fireworks schedule, featuring 26 postgame shows throughout the season. Fans can enjoy spectacular fireworks lighting up the sky above Toyota Field following every Friday and Saturday home game, plus special Sunday shows on May 24 and

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are bringing holiday cheer to Toyota Field with the return of Breakfast with Santa, set for Saturday, December 13, at 9:30 am in the SportsMED Stadium Club. Guests are invited to join Jolly St. Nick for a festive morning filled with delicious

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are excited to announce game times for their 2026 Southern League season. Rocket City will open its sixth season at Toyota Field on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 6:35 pm against the Biloxi Shuckers. The three-game Opening Weekend continues with a 6:35

MADISON, Ala. – Baseball season is just around the corner, and fans can now lock in their seats for the 2026 Rocket City Trash Pandas season with the return of the popular 20-Game Mini Plans, available now. Three exciting options — the Apollo Plan, Mercury Plan, and Gemini Plan —

Despite finishing with just 45 wins, the 2025 Rocket City Trash Pandas delivered plenty of highlights. Cole Fontenelle hit for the first cycle in team history, Walbert Ureña came just shy of tossing the first individual no-hitter in team history, and Sam Aldegheri spun an eight-inning shutout in the fastest

It's hard to believe that five seasons have come and gone. After five historic seasons of Rocket City Trash Pandas baseball, during which we built one of the top brands in Minor League Baseball, we took some time to count down our five best plays, broadcast calls, in-game promotions, giveaways,

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host a Food & Beverage Job Fair on Thursday, October 30, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm inside the SportsMED Stadium Club at Toyota Field. The event aims to fill a variety of seasonal positions for both the Trash Pandas Christmas Light

The Arizona Fall League is entering its third week, and infielder David Mershon is once again showing his knack for getting on base after a brief delay to start the season — for good reason. Mershon and his wife, Elise, welcomed their first child, Lorelei Mary, on September 22.

MADISON, Ala. – Minor League Baseball today announced that Denzer Guzmán, 2025 infielder for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, has been named a Southern League Postseason All-Star. Guzmán, 21, a native of San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, becomes the sixth player in Trash Pandas history to earn postseason All-Star

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are bringing holiday magic to Toyota Field this winter with the debut of the Trash Pandas Christmas Light Show, a spectacular walk-through experience filled with dazzling displays, festive food and drinks, and family-friendly fun. Running from November 21 through December 28, 2025,