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Trash Pandas' Hearn Named Clubhouse Manager of the Year

19-Year MiLB Veteran Brings Home Honors to Rocket City
November 28, 2023

MADISON, Alabama – Clubhouse veteran Bubba Hearn has been named the Southern League’s Home Clubhouse Manager of the Year. The honors were announced Tuesday by Major League Baseball. The New Mexico native completed his 19th season in professional baseball and second with the Trash Pandas in 2023. Primarily responsible for

Rocket City Christmas Light Show Returns November 17

Santa’s Favorite Tales Light Up Toyota Field through December 31
November 1, 2023

MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Christmas Light Show returns to Toyota Field with nearly one million Christmas Lights on display beginning Friday, November 17th. The musically synchronized, drive-through Christmas Light Show and Winter Wonderland inside Toyota Field return for the fourth straight year and this year’s theme is set

Trash Pandas Christmas Tree Fundraiser Adds New Gleam to Light Show

Christmas Trees Purchases will benefit Local Non-Profit Organizations
October 18, 2023

MADISON, Alabama – Christmas Tree purchases this season will spread even more joy throughout North Alabama. The Rocket City Trash Pandas, through the Trash Pandas Foundation are set to partner with local non-profit organizations, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), First Stop, and Russell Hill Foundation of Clearview Cancer

2023 Top Ten Moments: Part Two

Breaking down the best of Trash Pandas baseball this season
October 17, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas embarked on their third baseball journey in 2023, which was filled once again with many memories both at Toyota Field and away from home. We went back and ranked our top ten moments of the season, starting with #6-10 which you can read here. Now,

2023 Top Ten Moments: Part One

Breaking down the best of the Trash Pandas, starting with numbers 6-10
October 13, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas embarked on their third baseball journey in 2023, which was filled once again with many memories both at Toyota Field and away from home. We went back and ranked our top ten moments of the season... 10. The First Win of the Year...Right After THAT

2024 Trash Pandas Game Times Released

September 21, 2023

MADISON, Alabama – Today the Rocket City Trash Pandas have announced game times for the fourth season in franchise history, with the home opener against the Birmingham Barons scheduled for 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at Toyota Field. The Trash Pandas begin the season on the road with a

Kyren Paris Named 2023 Southern League All-Star

Trash Pandas shortstop earned first Major League promotion in September
September 26, 2023

MADISON, Alabama – Following a tremendous season that led to his Major League debut, former Rocket City Trash Pandas shortstop Kyren Paris is adding to his accolades. On Tuesday, Minor League Baseball announced that Paris was named to the 2023 Southern League All-Star Team as the shortstop. The award was

Trash Pandas Conclude Thrilling 2023 Season

Rocket City leads Southern League in attendance for third straight season
September 19, 2023

An exciting 2023 Rocket City Trash Pandas season has reached its conclusion. The third season in team history saw the Trash Pandas continue to expand their role in the local community, along with countless highlights both on and off the field throughout the year. For the third consecutive season since

Fall Festival Comes To Toyota Field October 28 

The Haunted Mansion screening at Toyota Field before Halloween
August 29, 2023

On Saturday, October 28, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will be hosting a Fall Festival at Toyota Field, presented by Metro Diner. Trick-or-treating on the Bill Penney Toyota Concourse and the Toyota Outfield Experience will take place from 5-7 p.m. with a screening of The Haunted Mansion to follow on

Tickets Now On Sale For Toyota Field Concerts

Country, Rock and Ultimate Tribute Bands to Headline Weekend Shows
September 1, 2023

All tickets are now on sale for the six nationally touring concerts that will rock Toyota Field’s Bill Penney Toyota Plaza this October. The advance purchase ticket prices start at just $20 and are listed below. Doors open at 5:30 for each concert. All shows are scheduled to begin around

Concerts To Rock Toyota Field Starting Thursday

All tickets under $30 for Country, Rock, and Ultimate Tribute Bands This Weekend
October 3, 2023

MADISON, Ala. – The stage is set and the bands are tuned up! The first slate of Fall Concerts will rock Toyota Field beginning this Thursday. All tickets to this weekend’s shows are under $30 when purchased in advance. “These shows are affordably priced compared to typical Concerts and we

Rocket City Trash Pandas Unveil Full 2024 Schedule

Home opener at Toyota Field scheduled for Tuesday, April 9 vs. Birmingham
September 12, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are excited to reveal the schedule for the 2024 Southern League season. The fourth season in Rocket City history will open on the road on Friday, April 5 at Tennessee before Opening Night at Toyota Field, scheduled for Tuesday, April 9 against the Birmingham Barons.

Trash Pandas Foundation Raises Over $60,000 In 2023 

Jersey auctions, clubhouse sales benefitting local community this season
August 15, 2023

More than halfway into 2023, the Rocket City Trash Pandas have plenty to be proud of. In the first season with the new Rocket City Trash Pandas Foundation fully in action, the team has raised tens of thousands of dollars for worthy causes while expanding their footprint in the North

Tucker Flint Lights The Fire In Second Half 

September 7, 2023

Tucker Flint has slowly emerged as a mainstay in the Rocket City Trash Pandas lineup. Less than a year after being drafted out of Chipola Junior College in Florida, Flint was assigned to the Rocket City Opening Night roster. Over the course of the season, he’s improved at the plate

Brett Kerry Named August Pitcher of the Month

Rocket City pitcher dominated to earn promotion to Triple-A
September 5, 2023

Following a brilliant performance on the mound that saw him earn a promotion to Triple-A for the first time, former Rocket City Trash Pandas pitcher Brett Kerry has been named Southern League Pitcher of the Month for August. The league award is the third of Kerry’s professional career and the

Six Fall Concerts Heading To Toyota Field

Country, Rock and Ultimate Tribute Bands to Headline Weekend Shows
August 18, 2023

Six Nationally Touring Bands will headline six nights of concerts at Toyota Field in the Bill Penney Toyota Plaza. “There is something about a concert - in its own way like a baseball game - when the lights go down, the music comes up, the crowd roars in anticipation…Toyota Field

Trash Pandas Hosting Military Tribute Night September 16

USA Patriots Softball team to take on Team AUSA at Toyota Field
August 16, 2023

For the fourth consecutive year, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will be hosting a Military Tribute Night at Toyota Field. The 2023 Military Tribute Night is scheduled for Saturday, September 16 and will be a tribute to our armed forces along with a softball game. Team USA Patriots will take

Kyren Paris Joins Angels For MLB Debut

Infielder currently leads Southern League in walks and runs scored
September 1, 2023

One of the Los Angeles Angels’ brightest young stars is taking his talents to baseball’s highest level. On Friday, the Angels selected the contract of infielder Kyren Paris from the Rocket City Trash Pandas for his Major League debut. Paris is expected to make his MLB debut for the Angels

Trash Pandas Defeated 3-1 In Season Finale 

Rocket City held to two hits in loss at Tennessee
September 17, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas ended the 2023 season with a 3-1 loss to the Tennessee Smokies in a pitcher’s duel on Sunday afternoon at Smokies Stadium. The Trash Pandas conclude the third season in franchise history third in the Southern League North Division standings with a 58-80 record after

Seven-Run Lead Not Enough For Trash Pandas In 9-8 Loss

Rocket City suffers another one-run defeat to Tennessee
September 16, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas let a seven-run lead slip away, ultimately falling in walk-off fashion 9-8 to the Tennessee Smokies in 11 innings on Saturday night at Smokies Stadium in the penultimate game of the regular season. Following two scoreless innings from each starter, the Trash Pandas were the

Trash Pandas Drop Slugfest In Tennessee 8-5

DiChiara, Vera homer in road loss
September 15, 2023

In a close game that featured five total home runs, the Rocket City Trash Pandas couldn’t keep the Tennessee Smokies at bay, suffering an 8-5 loss in the fourth game of their six-game series on Friday night at Smokies Stadium. For the first time all week, the Trash Pandas were

Rocket City Rally Comes Up Short In 8-7 Loss

Trash Pandas score three in ninth in defeat at Tennessee
September 14, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas fell behind early and couldn’t complete their desperate comeback in the ninth in an 8-7 loss to the Tennessee Smokies in the third game of their six-game series on Thursday night at Smokies Stadium. Trailing 8-4 and down to their last three outs, the Rocket

Big Ninth Powers Trash Pandas To 8-5 Win 

Rocket City snaps eight-game skid with victory at Tennessee
September 13, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas rallied for four runs in the top of the ninth inning, taking the lead in their last at-bat and holding on for an 8-5 win over the Tennessee Smokies on Wednesday night at Smokies Stadium. With the score tied at four in the ninth, the

Trash Pandas Rally Comes Up Short In 8-7 Loss

Flint ties game with two-run homer in the ninth
September 12, 2023

Despite a dramatic, game-tying home run while down to their last out in the ninth inning, the Rocket City Trash Pandas ultimately suffered an 8-7 loss in walk-off fashion to the Tennessee Smokies in the opener of a six-game series on Tuesday night at Smokies Stadium. Down 7-5 in the