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Pandas ride big fifth inning on Saturday to win 6-3 over Shuckers

Costeiu sharp over 5.2 innings; offense delivers one of the top innings in club history
April 25, 2026

BILOXI, MS – Tucker Flint and Mac McCroskey each recorded three-hit nights as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (9-11) defeated the Biloxi Shuckers (10-10), 6-3, on Saturday night at Keesler Federal Park. The Southern League’s highest-scoring offense used a five-run fifth inning—highlighted by six hits with two outs—to secure its

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: April 28 - May 3 vs. Smokies

Highlights include a James Spann Bobblehead, Star Wars Night, Heartland Concert, 2x Fireworks & Lunáticos Day
April 23, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for a six-game series against the Chicago Cubs Double-A affiliate, Knoxville Smokies, from April 26 to May 3. Our third homestand is loaded with exciting highlights, including a James Spann Bobblehead Giveaway, an Education Day Matinee, Star Wars

Meckler, Coll lead Pandas to 8-5 win on Friday, snap skid

April 24, 2026

BILOXI, MS – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (8-11) snapped their three-game losing skid on Friday night with an 8-5 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers (10-9) at Keesler Federal Park. Wade Meckler reached base safely five times, going 2-for-2 with three walks and three runs scored, while Harold Coll continued

Meckler homer lifts Rocket City to doubleheader split on Sunday

Wade Meckler ends the day on Sunday leading the league with a .405 batting average
April 19, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (7-8) split a doubleheader with the Birmingham Barons (6-9) on Sunday afternoon in front of 4,939 fans at Toyota Field, finishing the first of five series between the clubs with a split. Birmingham took game one, 8-4, while Rocket City erased a

Pandas, Barons postponed on Saturday night

April 18, 2026

MADISON, Ala. – Saturday night’s scheduled 6:35 pm game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Birmingham Barons has been postponed due to rain. This is Rocket City’s first rain postponement this season. The game will be made up as part of a Sunday doubleheader, featuring two seven-inning games. Game

Coll and Flint propel Pandas to win over Barons

Duo combines for five hits and three RBIs
April 17, 2026

MADISON, Ala. – Third baseman Harold Coll went 2-4 with a homer and two runs scored, while rightfielder Tucker Flint finished with three singles, two RBI, two steals and a run as the Trash defeated the Birmingham Barons 7-4 Friday night at Toyota Field in front of 6,442 fans. The

Gobbel, Gordon power Pandas to 11-2 Education Day route of Barons

Ben Gobbel drives in four, Gordon twirls 5.2 shutout innings as Rocket City evens series
April 15, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (5-6) rolled to an 11-2 victory over the Birmingham Barons (4-7) on Wednesday morning in front of 4,678 fans for Education Day at Toyota Field. Rocket City used a pair of four-run innings and was powered by a big day from Ben

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS | April 14-19 vs. Birmingham

Highlights include a Zach Neto Replica Jersey Giveaway, Tito’s Tail Waggin' Tuesday, Autism Awareness Day, and
April 9, 2026

MADISON, AL – After a historic opening homestand, the Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for a six-game series against the Chicago White Sox Double-A affiliate, Birmingham Barons, from April 14-19. Our second homestand is packed with exciting highlights, including a Zach Neto Replica Jersey Giveaway, the first

Trash Pandas salvage series finale in Knoxville with 7-4 extra-inning victory

Trio drives in six runs as Rocket City finishes strong in Knoxville
April 12, 2026

The Rocket City Trash Pandas (4-5) head home Sunday after a 7-4, 10-inning victory over the Knoxville Smokies (5-4) at Covenant Health Park. Gustavo Campero, Raudi Rodriguez, and Ben Gobbel each drove in two runs as Rocket City overcame another blown lead by scoring four times in the top of

Pandas respond with 9-6 victory on Friday in Knoxville

Campero homers, Lugo reaches five times in win over Smokies
April 10, 2026

KNOXVILLE, TN – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (3-4) snapped their three-game skid in Knoxville with a 9-6 win over the Smokies (4-3) on Friday night at Covenant Health Park. The red-hot offense racked up 10 hits in the victory, led by Matthew Lugo's three-hit, two-RBI performance. Rocket City continued

George Klassen Launched to the League

Klassen becomes 48th Trash Panda to reach the Majors, and second of 2026
April 5, 2026

MADISON, AL – As the Trash Pandas were wrapping up their series win over Biloxi on Sunday, Rocket City alum RHP George Klassen became the 48th player in franchise history to make his Major League debut, doing so during the Los Angeles Angels game today against Seattle at Angel Stadium.

Big innings lift Trash Pandas to Easter win, series victory

Pandas score 24 runs over three games, use five-run third and four-run fifth to hold off Biloxi 9–8 at Toyota Field
April 5, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (2-1) continued their high-powered offensive start to the season with a 9–8 win on Easter Sunday, clinching the opening series by taking two of three from the Biloxi Shuckers (1-2) at Toyota Field. Rocket City "hunted Easter eggs" all weekend, scoring 24

Pandas grab first win of 2026 on Saturday night, 300th in club history

Campero, Flint homer in 9-4 win over Shuckers
April 4, 2026

MADISON, AL – Gustavo Campero and Tucker Flint each homered on Saturday night as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (1–1) cruised past the Biloxi Shuckers (1–1) with a 9–4 victory at Toyota Field. The win marked Rocket City's first of the 2026 season and the 300th in franchise history. After

Trash Pandas announce 2026 Opening Day Roster

April 4, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in coordination with the Los Angeles Angels, have announced the 2026 Opening Day roster. The Trash Pandas open their sixth season tonight against the Biloxi Shuckers at 6:35 pm at Toyota Field. Pepsi Gates will open at 5:30 pm. Roster Breakdown (29

Trash Pandas Opening Weekend Highlights - April 3-5

March 26, 2026

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas open the 2026 season at Toyota Field with a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers' Double-A affiliate, the Biloxi Shuckers, from April 3–5. Opening Weekend is packed with can't-miss moments, including back-to-back fireworks shows (April 3–4), a special appearance by Paul Sidoti

Trash Pandas launch Rewards App for Fans in 2026

April 2, 2026

Trash Pandas Rewards allows fans to earn points throughout the season to enhance their Toyota Field experience

GLOBAL BASEBALL SERIES: Flint homers twice, as Trash Pandas win 6-3 over Japan's Toyota Red Cruisers

April 1, 2026

4,355 fans experienced a true international baseball atmosphere on Wednesday night

Warfighter Wednesdays launch at Toyota Field

April 1, 2026

Series honors service members through ticket donations and community partnerships

GLOBAL BASEBALL SERIES: Trash Pandas take game two over UAH in friendly exhibition

April 1, 2026

MADISON, AL –The Global Baseball Series continued Tuesday night at Toyota Field, as the Trash Pandas made their 2026 debut in a unique joint exhibition win over the UAH Chargers. The format featured Trash Pandas pitchers facing their own hitters, while UAH pitchers matched up against their own lineup in

Trash Pandas announce Preseason Roster

April 1, 2026

Jose Gonzalez made the start in Tuesday's exhibition

GLOBAL BASEBALL SERIES: Red Cruisers win 13-3 over Alabama A&M on Monday

March 31, 2026

MADISON, AL – The historic Global Baseball Series got underway at Toyota Field on Monday night, as the Toyota Red Cruisers defeated Alabama A&M, 13-3. The Red Cruisers—a team comprised of full-time athlete employees from Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan—earned their first win in North America in the opener of

Walbert Urena becomes 47th Trash Panda Launched to the League

March 27, 2026

MADISON, AL – 2025 Rocket City Trash Pandas pitcher Walbert Ureña became the 47th player in franchise history to make his Major League debut, doing so during the Los Angeles Angels' Opening Day win over the Houston Astros on March 26. A native of San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic,

TOYOTA Field to host five high school baseball dates this spring

March 4, 2026

MADISON, AL — TOYOTA Field will once again welcome high school baseball teams from across the Tennessee Valley this spring, hosting five dates of action beginning Saturday, March 14. The slate opens with three games on March 14 and continues throughout March and early April, allowing local student-athletes to compete