Trash Pandas Clinch Third Straight Series Win with Sunday Split Against Chattanooga
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MADISON, AL – Gustavo 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
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
Trash Pandas Rewards allows fans to earn points throughout the season to enhance their Toyota Field experience