World Baseball Classic Rosters Feature Five Trash Pandas

February 6, 2026 - MADISON, AL - Major League Baseball officially announced the finalized rosters for all 20 nations competing in the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 5-17, 2026, in Miami, Florida; Houston, Texas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Tokyo, Japan. The Rocket City Trash Pandas will be represented by five players who have been selected to participate in the prestigious international tournament. Those selected with ties to Rocket City include LHP Adrian Almeida and OF Gustavo... Full Story


February 5, 2026 - MADISON, AL - The Rocket City Trash Pandas are opening the stage to individuals, ensemble groups, and choirs for National Anthem auditions ahead of the 2026 season at Toyota Field. Those selected will have the opportunity to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" before one of the team's 69 home games, delivering a special moment for fans throughout the season. National Anthem auditions will take place on Saturday, February 21, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at TOYOTA Field in the SportsMED Stadium Clu... Full Story

February 4, 2026 - MADISON, Ala. - The Los Angeles Angels announced today that 27 non-roster players have been invited to 2026 Spring Training in Tempe, Ariz., including four members of the Rocket City Trash Pandas' 2025 roster: pitchers George Klassen, Joel Hurtado, and Samy Natera Jr., along with outfielder Nelson Rada. Those four will be joined in major league camp by six additional former Trash Pandas currently on the Angels' 40-man roster, including pitchers Sam Aldegheri, Mitch Farris, José Fermin, a... Full Story

February 4, 2026 - MADISON, AL - The Rocket City Trash Pandas, through the Rocket City Trash Pandas Foundation, are proud to announce the launch of Trash Pandas Rookies, a new youth scholarship program being introduced for the first time. The initiative is designed to support youth baseball and softball players across North Alabama, helping more children take the field and experience the game. Trash Pandas Rookies provides financial assistance to families of Little League-age athletes, sponsoring participation ... Full Story

• "Trash Pandas Rookies" Youth Scholarship Program Introduced - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) February 4
• Salt Lake Bees Unveil 2026 Promotional Schedule as Single-Game Tickets Go on Sale - Salt Lake Bees (PCL) February 3
• Trash Pandas Announce March 3 Job Fair Ahead of 2026 Season - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) February 3
• Salt Lake Bees Announce 2026 Home Game Times - Salt Lake Bees (PCL) January 30
• Sprocket to Deliver Panda-Grams for Valentine's Day - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) January 27
• Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Announce Dave Stapleton as the 2026 Manager - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (CalL) January 26
• Tickets on Sale Now for Alabama vs. Austin Peay at Toyota Field - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) January 23
• Doug Davis Named Salt Lake Bees Manager Ahead of 2026 Season - Salt Lake Bees (PCL) January 22
• Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Name Abbie Lawson as General Manager - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (CalL) January 20
• 2026 Trash Pandas Tickets on Sale Now - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) January 16
• International Exhibition Series Launches at Toyota Field this Spring - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) January 13
• Joe Kruzel Named Trash Pandas Manager for 2026 - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) January 12
• Tickets for the 2026 Season Go on Sale to the Public January 16 - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) January 8
• Trash Pandas Honored with 'Freitas Award' for Organization of the Year - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) December 19
• Trash Pandas Announce 2026 Nonprofit Partnership Opportunities - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) December 1
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• Rocket City Trash Pandas announce new scholarship program - SL WAFF (February 4)
• Salt Lake Bees announce 2026 game times, making a big change to Sundays - PCL KSL (January 30)
• ‘Baseball is important at the University of Utah’: Utah unveils new state-of-the art on-campus ballpark - PCL Deseret News (January 29)
• What Larry H. Miller Company has in store for sports fans in 2026 - PCL Deseret News (January 25)
• World Series winning coach hired as Salt Lake Bees' 2026 manager - PCL KSL (January 23)
• Rocket City Trash Pandas gearing up to host international exhibition series - SL WAFF (January 13)
• Rocket City Trash Pandas name new manager for 2026 - SL WAFF (January 13)
• Rocket City Trash Pandas hire coaching veteran as franchise’s third manager - SL AL.com (January 12)
• Salt Lake City finalizes redevelopment plan for Smith's Ballpark - PCL KSL (December 10)
• Winningest manager in Salt Lake Bees history won't return next season - PCL KSL (November 15)
• Rocket City Trash Pandas manager promoted to join Los Angeles Angels staff - SL AL.com (November 15)
• Rocket City Trash Pandas manager Andy Schatzley promoted to Los Angeles Angels coaching staff - SL WAFF (November 15)
• How did the Salt Lake Bees fare in first season at their new ballpark? - PCL KSL (October 13)
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