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

SL Rocket City Trash Pandas 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 at age four. He was always the smallest player on his team. Meckler remembers just how much smaller he was than everyone else growing up. At Esperanza High School, he stood out-not for his size, but for how far behind he was phy... Full Story

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Pandas Roll Past Smokies 6-0 in Front of 6,086 on Education Day

SL Rocket City Trash Pandas April 29, 2026 - MADISON, AL - The Rocket City Trash Pandas (10-12) opened their homestand Wednesday morning with a dominant 6-0 shutout of the Knoxville Smokies (10-12) at Toyota Field. Joel Hurtado (W, 1-1), Leonard Garcia, and Kenyon Yovan combined on a four-hit shutout-the club's first of the 2026 season. While the pitching set the tone, Rocket City's offense continued at the league's top pace in front of the Education Day crowd of 6,086. After a 1-2-3 first inning, the Trash Pandas struck first in the second. Tucker Flint ripped a do... Full Story

Henry Kusiak's Contract Purchased by Minnesota Twins

AtL Long Island Ducks April 29, 2026 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced the contract of infielder/outfielder Henry Kusiak has been purchased by the Minnesota Twins organization. He will report to the team's Single-A affiliate in Fort Myers, Fla. "Henry was outstanding both at the plate and in the field during the season's first week," said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. "He has earned this opportunity, and we wish him the best of luck in the Twins organization." Kusiak played five games for the Ducks during the opening week of the 2026... Full Story

Charlotte Bounces Back with 10-9 Comeback Win

IL Charlotte Knights April 29, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Knights bested the Gwinnett Stripers 10-9 on Wednesday morning with an emphatic late-game come-from-behind win. The Knights trailed 9-6 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning until a two-run rally in both the bottom of the seventh and eighth frames put the Knights on top for good. Gwinnett used a five-run sixth after the Knights grabbed their first lead of the contest on a two-run double by Jacob Gonzalez in the fifth. Michael Turner's two-run double in the seventh brought the Knights ... Full Story

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