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
Eybersson Polanco Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raudi RodrÃguez, 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
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,
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