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Trash Pandas announce 2026 game times

The sixth season of Trash Pandas baseball launches on Friday, April 3, at 6:35 pm vs. Biloxi
October 15, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are excited to announce game times for their 2026 Southern League season. Rocket City will open its sixth season at Toyota Field on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 6:35 pm against the Biloxi Shuckers. The three-game Opening Weekend continues with a 6:35

From Historic Highs to Gritty Comebacks: Defining Moments of Rocket City’s 2025 Season

October 30, 2025

Despite finishing with just 45 wins, the 2025 Rocket City Trash Pandas delivered plenty of highlights. Cole Fontenelle hit for the first cycle in team history, Walbert Ureña came just shy of tossing the first individual no-hitter in team history, and Sam Aldegheri spun an eight-inning shutout in the fastest

Five Seasons Countdown: Celebrating five seasons of Trash Pandas Baseball

October 22, 2025

It's hard to believe that five seasons have come and gone. After five historic seasons of Rocket City Trash Pandas baseball, during which we built one of the top brands in Minor League Baseball, we took some time to count down our five best plays, broadcast calls, in-game promotions, giveaways,

Trash Pandas to host F&B Job Fair on October 30

The event is to hire a variety of seasonal positions for the Christmas Light Show and the 2026 Season
October 20, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host a Food & Beverage Job Fair on Thursday, October 30, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm inside the SportsMED Stadium Club at Toyota Field. The event aims to fill a variety of seasonal positions for both the Trash Pandas Christmas Light

Angels Prospects Making Noise in the Arizona Fall League

No surprise, David Mershon is getting on base at a high clip in AFL
October 23, 2025

The Arizona Fall League is entering its third week, and infielder David Mershon is once again showing his knack for getting on base after a brief delay to start the season — for good reason. Mershon and his wife, Elise, welcomed their first child, Lorelei Mary, on September 22.

Denzer Guzman named Southern League Postseason All-Star

Guzmán becomes the sixth Trash Pandas player to earn Southern League Postseason honors
September 23, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – Minor League Baseball today announced that Denzer Guzmán, 2025 infielder for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, has been named a Southern League Postseason All-Star. Guzmán, 21, a native of San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, becomes the sixth player in Trash Pandas history to earn postseason All-Star

Trash Pandas announce BRAND NEW Christmas Light Show for 2025

Opening Night: November 21 – December 28 | Tickets on Sale Now | Kids 12 & Under Free
September 17, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are bringing holiday magic to Toyota Field this winter with the debut of the Trash Pandas Christmas Light Show, a spectacular walk-through experience filled with dazzling displays, festive food and drinks, and family-friendly fun. Running from November 21 through December 28, 2025,

Dylan Culwell and David Robertson earn Southern League year-end honors

September 17, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are proud to announce that Athletic Trainer Dylan Culwell has been named the Southern League Athletic Trainer of the Year, while Strength and Conditioning Coach David Robertson has been recognized as the Southern League Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for

Six Trash Pandas promoted to Salt Lake for Triple-A's final week

September 17, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – With the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ season concluding on Sunday, six players have been promoted to the Salt Lake Bees to finish out the Triple-A schedule, which runs through September 21. Pitchers Joel Hurtado, George Klassen, Dylan Phillips, and Walbert Ureña were joined by catchers Myles Emmerson

Walbert Ureña named Southern League Pitcher of the Week

The 21-year-old from Mao, DR, carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning during his final start of 2025
September 16, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – Minor League Baseball announced today that Rocket City Trash Pandas starter Walbert Ureña has been named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week. Ureña delivered the best start of his career on Saturday, September 13 at Toyota Field, carrying a no-hitter into the eighth inning and allowing

Ureña Flirts With No-Hitter As Trash Pandas Edge Lookouts 2-1

Josh Crouch doubles twice and collects both RBIs in the win
September 13, 2025

MADISON. Ala. – Walbert Ureña (W, 6-9) delivered the best start of his career on Saturday night at Toyota Field, carrying a no-hitter into the eighth inning and finishing with just one hit allowed over 8.0 dominant innings to lead the Rocket City Trash Pandas (21-47, 45-91) to a thrilling

Trash Pandas Alum Denzer Guzmán Promoted To Major Leagues With Angels

Guzman played in 176 games for the Trash Pandas over the 2024 and 2025 seasons
September 13, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Los Angeles Angels on Saturday selected the contract of 2025 Rocket City Trash Pandas infielder Denzer Guzmán. The 21-year-old will become the 46th Rocket City player to reach the Major Leagues and the 10th this season. He is also the fourth player from the 2025 club

Homestand Highlights - September 9-14 vs. Chattanooga

Final homestand includes a special tribute weekend that includes two Fireworks Shows and Jersey Auctions
September 5, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for their final homestand of the season, hosting the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) from Tuesday, September 9, through Sunday, September 14. The final homestand is packed with promotions, highlighted by a Glow-In-The-Dark Youth T-Shirt

Angels Select Contract of Trash Pandas Pitcher Mitch Farris

Farris promoted to the majors after his 13-strikeout performance last Tuesday at Toyota Field
September 2, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Los Angeles Angels on Monday selected the contract of Rocket City Trash Pandas starting pitcher Mitch Farris. The left-hander, acquired by the Angels this past December, will become the 45th Rocket City player to reach the Major Leagues and the ninth this season. He is also

Aldegheri Dominates As Trash Pandas Blank Columbus

Trash Pandas record fastest game in Toyota Field history behind Aldegheri's masterful outing
August 30, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – Sam Aldegheri delivered a masterclass performance on Saturday night, firing 8.0 shutout innings with six strikeouts to lead the Rocket City Trash Pandas (19-37, 43-81) to a 4-0 win over the Columbus Clingstones (28-28, 54-69) in front of 5,526 fans at Toyota Field. The Italian-born southpaw notched

José Canseco Headlines Stars’ 40th Anniversary Celebration Thursday

José and Ozzie Canseco Headline Special Reunion Event Featuring Former Stars Players and Staff
August 25, 2025

MADISON, Ala.– The Rocket City Trash Pandas will honor the rich professional baseball history of North Alabama with Huntsville Stars 40th Anniversary Night, presented by the U.S. Army, this Thursday, August 28, at Toyota Field. Headlining the celebration will be José Canseco (1985) and his twin brother Ozzie Canseco (1988–90),

Trash Pandas Beer & Wine Festival returns Saturday, Sept. 6

Unlimited sampling of more than 100 beer and wine selections
August 25, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – One of the most popular events at Toyota Field is back in 2025 when the Rocket City Trash Pandas Beer & Wine Fest comes to Toyota Field on Saturday, September 6. CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS TO THE BEER & WINE FESTIVAL On Saturday, September 6, from

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: August 26-31 vs. Columbus

Japanese Heritage Night, Huntsville Stars Throwback Night with Jose & Ozzie Canseco, plus two Fireworks Shows
August 21, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for their penultimate homestand of the season, hosting the Columbus Clingstones (Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves) from Tuesday, August 26, through Sunday, August 31. The six-game series will feature a full slate of exciting promotions, including Japanese

Colas Walk-Off Caps Pandas' Wild Ninth-Inning Rally

Rocket City erases three-run deficit in the ninth to stun Columbus, 6-5, for third straight win
August 27, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (17-35, 41-79) clawed back with a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth, capped by an Oscar Colas walk-off triple, to stun the Columbus Clingstones (26-27, 52-67) 6-5 on Wednesday night at Toyota Field. The win marked Rocket City's third straight

Farris fans 13 as Pandas blank Columbus 2-0

Mitch Farris has a league leading 138 strikeouts over 22 starts
August 26, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (17-35, 41-79) returned to Toyota Field on Tuesday night and tossed an eight-hit shutout, behind a 13-strikeout performance from Mitch Farris, winning 2-0 in the series opener over the Atlanta Braves' affiliate Columbus Clingstones (26-26, 53-65) at Toyota Field. The night belonged

Trash Pandas announce 2026 schedule

2026 season opens at Toyota Field on April 3 vs. Biloxi
August 12, 2025

MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are excited to unveil their 2026 schedule, marking the club’s sixth season at Toyota Field. The action begins on Friday, April 3, 2026, when the Trash Pandas host the Biloxi Shuckers to open a three-game homestand through April 5. VIEW SCHEDULE The

Trash Pandas Close Series With 7-4 Win in Birmingham

Sam Aldegheri earned the win with 5.0 innings of two-run baseball
August 24, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (16-35, 40-79) closed their series in Birmingham with a 7-4 win over the Barons (35-16, 73-47) on Sunday afternoon at Regions Field. Starter Sam Aldegheri (W, 7-8) returned to the mound for his first outing since August 15 and gave the Pandas

Late night ends with 3-2 extra-inning win over over Barons

Gobbel homers, then drives in game-winner as Rocket City evens series.
August 22, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (15-32, 39-76) edged out the Birmingham Barons (32-15, 70-46) in a back-and-forth 3-2 victory in eight innings Thursday night at Regions Field. Originally scheduled as a doubleheader, only one game was played due to rain delaying the start time from 5:00 pm

Denzer Guzman named Southern League Player of the Month

August 6, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – Rocket City infielder Denzer Guzman has been named the Southern League Player of the Month for July, becoming just the sixth player in Trash Pandas history to earn the honor—and the first since Gustavo Campero in July 2024. Guzman was one of the league’s most consistent and