Trash Pandas to Host Playoff Watch Party Thursday at Toyota Field
MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host a watch party in the SportsMED Stadium Club at Toyota Field on Thursday, September 17, for Game 2 of the Southern League North Division Series against the Knoxville Smokies. VIP gates will open at 5:30 pm, with first pitch in
Micheletti’s Three-Run Blast, Perfect Bullpen Lift Trash Pandas to Game 1 Win
MADISON, AL — Eddie Micheletti Jr. broke a sixth-inning tie with a three-run home run, and four Rocket City relievers combined for four perfect innings as the Trash Pandas (1-0) defeated the Knoxville Smokies (0-1), 9-2, Tuesday night at Toyota Field in Game 1 of the best-of-three Southern League North
Trash Pandas Claim Second-Half Crown with 12-9 Win in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, TN — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (72-65, 37-32) clinched the 2026 Southern League North Division Second Half Championship Sunday afternoon, defeating the Chattanooga Lookouts (59-79, 22-47) 12-9 at Erlanger Park to finish 1.5 games ahead of Knoxville. Rocket City completed the regular season with the second-best record in
Knowles Leads Trash Pandas to 2-0 Shutout Over Lookouts, Series Victory
CHATTANOOGA, TN — Lucas Knowles delivered six scoreless innings as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (36-32, 71-65) blanked the Chattanooga Lookouts (22-46, 59-78), 2-0, Saturday night at Erlanger Park, securing the series victory by taking four of the first five games. Rocket City, which clinched its first Southern League postseason
Trash Pandas Clinch First Playoff Berth Since 2022
MADISON, AL – Playoff baseball is returning to Toyota Field! The Rocket City Trash Pandas clinched their second postseason berth in franchise history Friday night following the Birmingham Barons’ loss to the Knoxville Smokies at Regions Field. Rocket City will host Knoxville in Game 1 of the best-of-three Southern League
Trash Pandas Announce 2027 Schedule
MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are excited to unveil their 2027 schedule, marking the club’s seventh season at Toyota Field. For the second consecutive year, the Trash Pandas will open the season at home, welcoming the Atlanta Braves affiliate Columbus Clingstones for a three-game opening homestand from
Dylan Culwell Named Southern League Athletic Trainer of the Year
MADISON, AL – Rocket City Trash Pandas Athletic Trainer Dylan Culwell has been named the 2026 Southern League Athletic Trainer of the Year, earning the honor for the second consecutive season. Presented by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS), the award recognizes athletic trainers across Minor League Baseball. Culwell
Austin Gordon Named Southern League Pitcher of the Month for August
MADISON, AL – Rocket City Trash Pandas right-hander Austin Gordon has been named the Southern League Pitcher of the Month for August, Minor League Baseball announced Thursday. Gordon becomes the fifth Trash Pandas pitcher to earn a league Pitcher of the Month honor, joining Chase Silseth (April 2022), Coleman Crow
FEATURE: An Unexpected Piece of History: Trash Pandas Celebrate a No-Hitter They Didn’t Know They Had
ChThere was no dogpile on the mound. No players sprinted from the dugout after the final strike. No catcher leaped into the pitcher’s arms. No one grabbed the baseball and held it aloft as the rest of the team poured onto the field. When Camden Minacci struck out Caleb Bonemer
One Step Away: Nimmala's Two Homers Power Trash Pandas to 7-5 Comeback Win
CHATTANOOGA, TN — Arjun Nimmala delivered the first multi-homer game of his professional career, including a go-ahead two-run blast in the ninth inning, as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (35-31, 70-64) rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat the Chattanooga Lookouts (21-45, 58-77), 7-5, Thursday night at Erlanger Park. The
Toyota Field to Host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and USA Patriots Softball Game
MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas will welcome the community to Toyota Field for two special events this weekend, hosting a September 11 Memorial Stair Climb on Friday morning and the USA Patriots Amputee Softball Team’s matchup against AUSA Redstone-Huntsville on Saturday evening. On Friday, September 11, Toyota
2026 Playoff Tickets On Sale Now
MADISON, AL – With the Rocket City Trash Pandas in the heart of the Southern League playoff race, tickets for all potential 2026 home playoff games at Toyota Field, presented by Parsons, are on sale now. Should the Trash Pandas advance to the postseason, Rocket City will face first-half North
Rocket City Slugs Its Way Into First Place With Historic 18-9 Win Over Lookouts, magic number do
CHATTANOOGA, TN — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (34-31, 69-64) collected 21 hits and belted three home runs in an 18-9 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts (21-44, 58-76) on Wednesday night at Erlanger Park, lowering their magic number to clinch a playoff berth to three. Coupled with Birmingham's 4-3 victory
Four-Homer Night Powers Trash Pandas Past Lookouts, 11-6
CHATTANOOGA, TN — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (33-31, 68-64) matched a season high with four home runs, including a 431-foot shot from Arjun Nimmala, to defeat the Chattanooga Lookouts (21-43, 58-75), 11-6, Tuesday night at Erlanger Park. The victory lowered Rocket City’s magic number to clinch a playoff berth
Trash Pandas Rally Before 6,044 in Home Finale, Trim Magic Number to Five
MADISON, AL — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (32-31, 67-64) rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat the Montgomery Biscuits (33-30, 68-64), 6-4, Sunday night at Toyota Field, scoring five two-out runs over their final two innings, capped by Eddie Micheletti Jr.’s go-ahead two-run double in the eighth. The victory,
Cozart’s Walk-Off Blast Completes Epic 11-Inning, 10-9 Victory
MADISON, AL — Jacob Cozart picked the perfect time for the first multi-home run game of his professional career. Cozart launched a two-run walk-off home run, over the scoreboard, in the bottom of the 11th inning, capping an improbable four-run rally as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (31-27, 66-60) stunned
Austin Gordon named Southern League Pitcher of the Week
MADISON, AL – Minor League Baseball announced today that Rocket City Trash Pandas right-hander Austin Gordon has been named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week following seven no-hit innings as part of the third no-hitter in franchise history Wednesday night against the Birmingham Barons at Regions Field. Gordon gives
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: September 1-6 vs. Montgomery Biscuits
MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for the final homestand of the 2026 regular season, hosting the Montgomery Biscuits for six games from September 1-6. The week features two Sprocket giveaways, Japanese Heritage Night, Huntsville Havoc Night, Educator Appreciation Night, Hit for the Cycle
Behind Bremner, Bartolero, Trash Pandas Pull Away From Barons, 6-2, on Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (30-26, 65-59) scored five runs in the fourth inning and received another strong start from Angels top pitching prospect Tyler Bremner to defeat the Birmingham Barons (28-28, 54-71), 6-2, Saturday night at Regions Field. The win gave Rocket City a 3-2 lead
Toyota Field to host NASA Artemis II Crew Event Monday, August 31, at 6:30 pm
MADISON, AL – Toyota Field, in conjunction with Artemis II industry partners, will host a special Artemis II crew presentation on Monday, August 31, giving the Rocket City community an opportunity to celebrate the historic mission that sent humans around the Moon for the first time in more than 50
Back-to-Back Homers Cap Comeback as Trash Pandas Stun Barons, 7-4
BIRMINGHAM, AL —The Rocket City Trash Pandas (29-25, 64-58) erupted for four runs in the ninth inning, highlighted by back-to-back home runs from Cole Fontenelle and Anthony Scull, to rally past the Birmingham Barons (27-27, 53-70), 7-4, on Thursday night at Regions Field. The comeback gave Rocket City its second
Gordon, Mahlstedt and Minacci Combine for Third No-Hitter in Trash Pandas History
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