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Gordon, Mahlstedt and Minacci Combine for Third No-Hitter in Trash Pandas History

Postgame scoring change makes combined no-hitter official in 8-0 win over Birmingham
1:15 AM EDT

BIRMINGHAM, AL —Austin Gordon, Lucas Mahlstedt and Camden Minacci combined to throw the third no-hitter in Rocket City Trash Pandas history, leading Rocket City (28-25, 63-58) to an 8-0 victory over the Birmingham Barons (27-26, 53-69) on Wednesday night at Regions Field. The historic effort, officially completed following a postgame

Eybersson Polanco Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week

Right-hander retired all 15 batters faced over five perfect innings Sunday against Biloxi
August 24, 2026

MADISON, AL – Minor League Baseball announced today that Rocket City Trash Pandas right-hander Eybersson Polanco has been named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week following his perfect five-inning performance against the Biloxi Shuckers on Sunday afternoon at Toyota Field. Polanco becomes the second Trash Pandas pitcher to earn

Trash Pandas Roll Past Shuckers 8-1, Take Over First Place

Polanco tosses five perfect innings; De Jesus homers as Rocket City takes five of six from Biloxi
August 23, 2026

MADISON, AL — Eybersson Polanco retired all 15 batters he faced over 5.0 perfect innings before the Rocket City Trash Pandas (27-24, 62-57) used a four-run sixth to pull away for an 8-1 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers (21-30, 56-60) on Sunday afternoon in front of 3,642 fans on Lunáticos

Bremner Brilliant as Trash Pandas Shut Out Shuckers, 2-0

Rocket City pitching combines for five-hit shutout to clinch series over Biloxi
August 22, 2026

MADISON, AL — Angels top pitching prospect Tyler Bremner delivered his best Double-A start yet, combining with Chris Cortez and Camden Minacci on a five-hit shutout as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (26-24, 61-57) defeated the Biloxi Shuckers (21-29, 56-59), 2-0, on Saturday night at Toyota Field. The victory, played

Four-Homer Night Powers Trash Pandas Past Shuckers, 10-8

Cozart, Micheletti, Scull and Thompson hit long balls while bullpen saves the day on Friday
August 21, 2026

MADISON, AL — A season-high four home runs and another dominant performance from the bullpen helped the Rocket City Trash Pandas (25-24, 60-57) survive a wild 10-8 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers (21-28, 56-58) on Friday night in front of 5,053 fans at Toyota Field. Rocket City saw an early

Trash Pandas Walk Off Shuckers 5-4 on Scull's 417-Foot Blast

Rocket City rallies from three-run deficit, wins on 10th walk-off home run in franchise history
August 19, 2026

MADISON, AL — Anthony Scull sent Toyota Field into a frenzy Wednesday night, launching a towering walk-off home run to right field to complete a dramatic comeback and give the Rocket City Trash Pandas (24-23, 59-56) a 5-4 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers (20-27, 55-57). Scull jumped on the third

Trash Pandas Celebrate Legacy of Microwave Dave on Huntsville Stars Night

Special T-shirt, ceremonial first pitch and scholarship recognition highlight tribute to beloved Huntsville musician.
August 19, 2026

MADISON, AL –The Rocket City Trash Pandas will celebrate the legacy of beloved Huntsville musician Microwave Dave during Huntsville Stars Night on Friday, August 21 at Toyota Field, combining a tribute to one of the area's most recognizable musicians with a celebration of Huntsville's baseball history. A longtime Huntsville Stars

Nimmala Homers as Trash Pandas Snap Skid With 7-3 Win

Angels top prospect hits first Rocket City homer; Gordon earns sixth-straight winning decision
August 18, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (23-23, 58-56) snapped a season-high five-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers (20-26, 55-56) on Tuesday night at Toyota Field. Arjun Nimmala, the Angels' No. 1 prospect, launched his first home run since joining the organization, while Austin

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS | August 18-23 vs. Biloxi Shuckers

Six-Game Homestand Features Nelson Rada Gold Glove Bobblehead, Huntsville Stars Night and Microwave Dave Tribute, Cullman Oktoberfest, Lunáticos Day, Giveaways and Fireworks
August 13, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for a six-game homestand against the Biloxi Shuckers, August 18-23, featuring giveaways, specialty theme nights, live entertainment and a pair of postgame fireworks shows. Highlights include a Nelson Rada Gold Glove Bobblehead Giveaway, Huntsville Stars Night and a

Four-Run Sixth Lifts Trash Pandas Past Smokies, 6-1

Gordon strikes out eight as Munroe reaches safely for 25th straight game as Rocket City opens two-game division lead
August 12, 2026

KNOXVILLE, TN —The Rocket City Trash Pandas (22-18, 57-51) scored four runs in the sixth inning after being held hitless through five and pulled away for a 6-1 victory over the Knoxville Smokies (20-20, 58-51) on Tuesday night at Covenant Health Park. Austin Gordon struck out eight over 6.0 innings

Trash Pandas Pitching Coach Tim Leveque Named Angels Interim Pitching Coach

Doug Henry to take over Rocket City pitching staff; former Trash Pandas pitching coach Michael Wuertz named Angels Interim Bullpen Coach
August 11, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Los Angeles Angels announced Tuesday that Rocket City Trash Pandas Pitching Coach Tim Leveque has been named the club's Interim Pitching Coach as part of a series of changes to the organization's Major League pitching staff. Former Trash Pandas Pitching Coach Michael Wuertz will serve as

Trash Pandas Rally for 2-1 Win, Series Victory Over Barons

Jake Thompson’s seventh-inning single sends Rocket City back into first place
August 9, 2026

MADISON, AL - The Rocket City Trash Pandas (21-18, 56-51) scored twice in the seventh inning on Jake Thompson’s go-ahead two-run single and held on for a 2-1 victory over the Birmingham Barons (17-22, 43-65) on Sunday afternoon in front of 3,974 fans at Toyota Field. The victory gave Rocket

Trash Pandas Reclaim First Place With 10-4 Victory Over Barons

Cole Fontenelle homers, drives in four in Rocket City's sixth win in seven games
August 7, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (20-17, 55-50) used a four-RBI night from Cole Fontenelle and scored seven runs over the final four innings to pull away for a 10-4 victory over the Birmingham Barons (16-21, 42-64) on Friday night at Toyota Field. The Trash Pandas have won

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

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

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

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

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,

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