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Trash Pandas Clinch Third Straight Series Win with Sunday Split Against Chattanooga

Panda pitching records 75 strikeouts across six games while Campero, Flint and Rodriguez go deep
May 25, 2026

MADISON, AL – Battling through rain, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (24-21) split Sunday's twin bill against the Chattanooga Lookouts (25-20) at Toyota Field, falling 6-4 in Saturday's resumed suspended game before bouncing back with a 3-0 victory in the nightcap to secure their third straight series win. Despite the

Trash Pandas to Host Two-Day Instructional Baseball Camp at Toyota Field

Youth ages 7-12 invited to learn from Trash Pandas players June 16-17
May 22, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host a two-day Instructional Baseball Camp at Toyota Field June 16-17, from 9 am to 12:30 pm each day. The camp is open to children ages 7-12 and will provide young players the opportunity to learn directly from Trash Pandas players

Trash Pandas and Lookouts Suspended Saturday, Will Resume Sunday at 4:05 PM

The suspended game will resume on Sunday at 4:05 pm with the originally scheduled game following
May 23, 2026

MADISON, AL – For the second time in three days, play between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Chattanooga Lookouts at Toyota Field was suspended due to heavy rain on Saturday night, this time in the bottom of the fourth inning with Chattanooga leading 3-0. After a 2-hour, 15-minute delay,

Rocket City Creeps Closer to First Place with Doubleheader Sweep of Chattanooga

The Trash Pandas have won 16 of their last 25 games and now trail the Lookouts by just one game in the standings
May 22, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (23-20) swept Friday night's doubleheader against the Chattanooga Lookouts (24-19), winning Thursday night's suspended game 7-3 before taking the scheduled nightcap 4-0 at Toyota Field. The victories gave Rocket City a 3-1 series lead and moved the Trash Pandas within 1.0 game

Wade Meckler promoted to Los Angeles, Arol Vera promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake

Meckler was leading the Southern League with a .343 batting average, and .449 on-base percentage
May 22, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Los Angeles Angels announced the following roster moves impacting the Trash Pandas roster. Outfielder Wade Meckler has had his contract selected by the Los Angeles Angels, while infielder Arol Vera has been transferred from Rocket City to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Meckler, 26, was added to Rocket City’s

Angels option pitcher Ryan Johnson to Rocket City

Johnson pitched in 12 games for Los Angeles in 2025, after being drafted 74th overall in 2024
May 21, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Los Angeles Angels announced the following roster moves impacting the Trash Pandas roster. Following last night's Angels game against the Athletics, Los Angeles optioned RHP Ryan Johnson to Rocket City. In a corresponding move today, INF Arol Vera was placed on the Rocket City Development List.

FEATURE: It’s Getting “Raudi” in the Rocket City

“Superstar in the making”: How Raudi Rodriguez turned tools, toughness, and relentless effort into one of the Angels organization’s fastest rising prospects
May 19, 2026

When the Rocket City Trash Pandas opened the 2026 season, Raudi Rodriguez arrived as one of the most intriguing young players in the Southern League.

The outfielder entered the year ranked as the Angels’ No. 22 prospect by Baseball America and No. 18 by MLB Pipeline after a breakout 2025 season

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS | May 19-24 vs. Chattanooga

Halloween Night, Harry Potter Weekend w/ Jersey Auction & Fleece Blanket Giveaway, and 3 Fireworks Shows scheduled
May 14, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field from May 19–24 for a six-game series against the Cincinnati Reds' Double-A affiliate, the Chattanooga Lookouts. The fourth homestand of the season features a packed promotional lineup, including Tito's Tail Waggin' Tuesday, the debut of Wine Wednesday, **Throwback

Lugo, Fontenelle Go Deep as Pandas Respond with 6-2 Win Over Chattanooga

Rocket City pitchers combine for 16 more strikeouts in series-evening victory
May 20, 2026

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (21-20) bounced back on Wednesday night with a 6-2 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts (24-17) at Toyota Field, fueled by home runs from Matthew Lugo and Cole Fontenelle. The win evened the six-game series at 1-1 and pulled Rocket City back within

Storm Suspends Trash Pandas, Lookouts Matchup at Toyota Field

Game halted in fourth inning tied 2-2; play resumes Friday at 4:35 p.m.
May 21, 2026

MADISON, AL – Thursday night’s game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Chattanooga Lookouts at Toyota Field was suspended in the top of the fourth inning due to severe weather, with the game tied 2-2. After a 1-hour, 25-minute delay and a torrential downpour that covered the field, the

Wade Meckler’s Winding Journey, Fueled by Perseverance, Leads Back Toward the Big Leagues

The Anaheim native is on a new journey to play for his favorite team
April 29, 2026

Imagine being a freshman in high school, standing 4-foot-10 and weighing 75 pounds, with dreams of playing baseball at the highest level. That was the reality for Wade Meckler, a Rocket City Trash Pandas outfielder who picked up a baseball at just two years old and began playing organized baseball

Summer Trash Bash Schedule Announced

May 13, 2026

MADISON, AL The Rocket City Trash Pandas have announced their lineup of Summer Trash Bash events at Toyota Field, featuring a full slate of family-friendly activities and themed experiences throughout the summer. From exciting baseball games to interactive outdoor events for children and families across the Tennessee Valley, this

Trash Pandas win fourth straight on Thursday, 4-3

Ryan Costeiu fans season-high nine as Rocket City improves to 7-2 on road trip
May 14, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (19-17) collected their fourth straight victory — all by one run — with a 4-3 win over the Birmingham Barons (14-22) on Thursday night at Regions Field. Despite being limited to just four hits, the Trash Pandas capitalized on eight walks, six

Raudi Rodriguez, Pandas thrash Barons 14-6 to clinch series

Rocket City has won back-to-back series, and improved to 8-3 on the road trip
May 17, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (20-18) erupted for a season-high 14 runs on 16 hits in a 14-6 rout of the Birmingham Barons (15-23) on Saturday night at Regions Field, clinching their second straight series victory. Raudi Rodriguez led the offensive explosion by matching a franchise record

Pandas keep rolling with 7-6 comeback win on Wednesday

D'Orazio's four-hit day and another dominant bullpen effort lift Pandas above .500
May 13, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (18-17) erased a four-run deficit on Wednesday afternoon to capture their third straight one-run victory, taking down the Birmingham Barons (14-21) 7-6 at Regions Field. J.J. D'Orazio matched a career high with four hits, finishing 4-for-4 with three RBIs to lead an

Bullpen slams door on Barons in 3-2 win on Tuesday

Tucker Flint's ninth-inning RBI lifts Rocket City to second straight one-run victory
May 12, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (17-17) began the second leg of their two-week road trip on Tuesday night at Regions Field, knocking of the Birmingham Barons (14-20), 2-1, to take the opener of the six-game series. The win improves Rocket City's record to .500 again overall, and

Trash Pandas clinch series with one hit gem on Sunday

Joel Hurtado carries no-hit bid into seventh inning in series-clinching victory
May 10, 2026

PENSACOLA, FL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (16-17) clinched their second series victory of the season on Sunday, defeating the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (15-18) 2-1 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Rocket City won four of six games in the series behind a dominant pitching performance, as Joel Hurtado (W, 2-1),

Rocket City wins third-straight, 7-3, over Wahoos

José González logged his third quality start, and Raudi Rodriguez continued his on-base streak in the win
May 7, 2026

PENSACOLA, FL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (15-15) reached the .500 mark for the first time since April 7 on Thursday night, winning their third straight game with a 7-3 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (13-17) at Blue Wahoos Stadium.

Rocket City pounded out 13 hits in the win,

Trash Pandas Cruise to 10-1 win over Blue Wahoos

José González logged his third quality start, and Raudi Rodriguez continued his on-base streak in the win
May 6, 2026

PENSACOLA, FL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (14-15) stayed in the win column with a resounding 10-1 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (13-16) on Wednesday morning at Blue Wahoos Stadium.

In the win, Raudi Rodriguez extended his on-base streak to 20 games with a second-inning double, the longest active

Pandas erase 6-0 deficit to win 9-6 over Blue Wahoos

Rocket City snaps Pensacola's five-game win streak behind Nick Rodriguez's five RBIs
May 5, 2026

PENSACOLA, FL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (13-15) erased a 6-0 deficit and stormed back to defeat the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (13-15) 9-6 in Tuesday night's series opener at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The victory snapped Pensacola's five-game winning streak and marked just the fourth time in franchise history that

ROSTER MOVE: Najer Victor promoted to AAA Salt Lake, Chris Cortez joins Trash Pandas

May 5, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Angels announced on Tuesday the addition of starting pitcher Chris Cortez to the Trash Pandas roster. In addition, the Angels have promoted relief pitcher Najer Victor to Triple-A Salt Lake and released pitcher Aneurys Zabala from his contract.

Cortez, 22, enters the 2026 season ranked as the

Pandas Lasso 7-5 Win over Smokies on Saturday

Five-run fifth flips game; Campero collects three hits, Paris drives in two
May 2, 2026

MADISON, ALGustavo Campero went 3-for-4, and Kyren Paris drove in two runs as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (12-14) defeated the Knoxville Smokies (12-14), 7-5, on Saturday night in front of 6,352 fans at Toyota Field. With the win, Rocket City took a 3-2 series lead and will

Trash Pandas welcome back infielder Kyren Paris to roster

May 1, 2026

MADISON, AL — The Angels announced on Friday the addition of infielder Kyren Paris to the Trash Pandas roster prior to tonight's 6:35 pm CT game against the Knoxville Smokies at Toyota Field. With 80 Major League games played under his belt, he becomes the fifth active player with MLB

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