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2026 Playoff Tickets On Sale Now

Fans can secure seats now for potential home playoff games, presented by Parsons
September 2, 2026

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 Division

Trash Pandas Announce 2027 Schedule

Rocket City will begin its seventh season with a three-game home series against Columbus from April 2-4
September 8, 2026

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

Four-Homer Night Powers Trash Pandas Past Lookouts, 11-6

Nimmala’s 431-foot blast highlights series-opening victory as Rocket City’s magic number drops to four
September 8, 2026

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

Rocket City scores five runs with two outs over final two innings to claim 6-4 win over Biscuits in home finale
September 6, 2026

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,

Austin Gordon Named Southern League Pitcher of the Month for August

September 3, 2026

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

Austin Gordon, Lucas Mahlstedt and Camden Minacci combined for the third no-hitter in Trash Pandas history, only learning of their historic accomplishment after the final out.
August 30, 2026

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 to finish

Cozart’s Walk-Off Blast Completes Epic 11-Inning, 10-9 Victory

Cozart’s second homer completes four-run 11th-inning comeback as magic number drops to nine
September 1, 2026

MADISON, ALJacob 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

Austin Gordon tossed seven no-hit innings as Trash Pandas earn back-to-back weekly honors
August 31, 2026

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 Rocket

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: September 1-6 vs. Montgomery Biscuits

Final Regular-Season Homestand Features Sprocket Bike Bobblehead, Japanese Heritage Night, Huntsville Havoc Night, Giveaways and Three Fireworks Shows
August 27, 2026

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

Five-run fourth backs another strong Bremner start as Rocket City regains 1.5-game division lead
August 29, 2026

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

Community invited to hear from Artemis II crew about historic journey around the Moon; limited number of free tickets available now
August 28, 2026

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

Fontenelle, Scull go back-to-back in dramatic comeback win at Regions Field
August 28, 2026

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

Postgame scoring change makes combined no-hitter official in 8-0 win over Birmingham
August 27, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, ALAustin 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 scoring

Eybersson Polanco Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week

Right-hander retired all 15 batters faced over five perfect innings Sunday against Biloxi
August 24, 2026

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 the

Trash Pandas Roll Past Shuckers 8-1, Take Over First Place

Polanco tosses five perfect innings; De Jesus homers as Rocket City takes five of six from Biloxi
August 23, 2026

MADISON, ALEybersson 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

Rocket City pitching combines for five-hit shutout to clinch series over Biloxi
August 22, 2026

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

Cozart, Micheletti, Scull and Thompson hit long balls while bullpen saves the day on Friday
August 21, 2026

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

Rocket City rallies from three-run deficit, wins on 10th walk-off home run in franchise history
August 19, 2026

MADISON, ALAnthony 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

Special T-shirt, ceremonial first pitch and scholarship recognition highlight tribute to beloved Huntsville musician.
August 19, 2026

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 fan,

Nimmala Homers as Trash Pandas Snap Skid With 7-3 Win

Angels top prospect hits first Rocket City homer; Gordon earns sixth-straight winning decision
August 18, 2026

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

Six-Game Homestand Features Nelson Rada Gold Glove Bobblehead, Huntsville Stars Night and Microwave Dave Tribute, Cullman Oktoberfest, LunĂ¡ticos Day, Giveaways and Fireworks
August 13, 2026

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

Gordon strikes out eight as Munroe reaches safely for 25th straight game as Rocket City opens two-game division lead
August 12, 2026

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 to

Trash Pandas Pitching Coach Tim Leveque Named Angels Interim Pitching Coach

Doug Henry to take over Rocket City pitching staff; former Trash Pandas pitching coach Michael Wuertz named Angels Interim Bullpen Coach
August 11, 2026

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