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The Rocket City Trash Pandas are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, they are a member of the Southern League.

International Exhibition Series Launches at Toyota Field this Spring

January 13, 2026 - MADISON, AL - Announced today at a press conference at TOYOTA Field, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, in partnership with the TOYOTA Red Cruisers, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Alabama A&M University, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, announced the Global Baseball Series 2026, an international community-driven cultural exchange event. This exhibition series brings the TOYOTA Red Cruisers -a team comprised of full-time Athlete Employees from Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan-to North Alabama. The visit serves... Full Story

Joe Kruzel Named Trash Pandas Manager for 2026

January 12, 2026 - MADISON, AL - The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Angels, announced today that Joe Kruzel will serve as the club's manager beginning in 2026, becoming the third manager in franchise history. Kruzel brings more than 30 years of coaching experience at the professional and collegiate levels, including nine seasons as a manager - eight in affiliated baseball and one in independent baseball - compiling a 473-472 career managerial record. The 2026 season will mark his fifth year in the Angels organ... Full Story

Tickets for the 2026 Season Go on Sale to the Public January 16

January 8, 2026 - MADISON, AL - The Rocket City Trash Pandas announced today that tickets for the 2026 season will go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 16, at 10 am. 2026 group and hospitality tickets, mini plans, and season tickets are currently on sale via TPTix.com. The Trash Pandas open their sixth season at home on Friday, April 3, hosting the Biloxi Shuckers at TOYOTA Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm, launching a three-game Opening Weekend homestand that runs through Sunday, April 5. The club's 2026 schedule... Full Story

Trash Pandas Honored with 'Freitas Award' for Organization of the Year

December 19, 2025 - MADISON, Ala. - Acclaimed baseball publication 'Baseball America' has named the Rocket City Trash Pandas winners of the prestigious 'Freitas Award' for Double-A Organization of the Year. It is the first time the five-year organization has been honored with the award. "I am so proud of everyone both past and present who has made this organization what it is today," said team Executive Vice President and General Manager Garrett Fahrmann. "Yes, we have an extremely popular logo, but to be recognized by Baseball America with ... Full Story

• International Exhibition Series Launches at Toyota Field this Spring - January 13, 2026
  
• Joe Kruzel Named Trash Pandas Manager for 2026 - January 12, 2026
  
• Tickets for the 2026 Season Go on Sale to the Public January 16 - January 8, 2026
  
• Trash Pandas Honored with 'Freitas Award' for Organization of the Year - December 19, 2025
  
• Trash Pandas Announce 2026 Nonprofit Partnership Opportunities - December 1, 2025
  
• Trash Pandas Manager Andy Schatzley Joins Angels' Major League Coaching Staff - November 14, 2025
  
• Trash Pandas Announce 2026 Fireworks Schedule with 26 Shows at Toyota Field - November 12, 2025
  
• Breakfast with Santa Returns to Toyota Field December 13 - November 11, 2025
  
• New "Igloo Experience" Coming to Toyota Field for Christmas Light Show - November 6, 2025
  
• 2026 Mini Plans on Sale Now - November 5, 2025
  
• 2025 Rocket City Trash Pandas Season Summary - November 4, 2025
  
• 2026 Mini Plans Now on Sale - November 3, 2025
  
• From Historic Highs to Gritty Comebacks: Defining Moments of Rocket City's 2026 Season - October 30, 2025
  
• Angels Prospects Making Noise in the Arizona Fall League - October 23, 2025
  
• Five Seasons Countdown: Celebrating Five Seasons of Trash Pandas Baseball - October 22, 2025
  
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Rocket City Trash Pandas infielder Christian Moore (Javier Sanchez)
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League: Southern League
Home: Huntsville, Alabama
Class: AA
Affiliation: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Website: Rocket City Trash Pandas site
Schedule: Full Rocket City Trash Pandas Schedule Statistics: Full Rocket City Trash Pandas Statistics

Sun., Sep 14	L	Chattanooga 6 at Rocket City 3	Final
Sat., Sep 13	W	Chattanooga 1 at Rocket City 2	Final
Fri., Sep 12	L	Chattanooga 9 at Rocket City 4	Final
Thu., Sep 11	L	Chattanooga 10 at Rocket City 2	Final
Wed., Sep 10	L	Chattanooga 6 at Rocket City 3	Final (10)
Tue., Sep 9	L	Chattanooga 4 at Rocket City 2	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Rocket City Trash Pandas:

• Huntsville City Football Club (MLS NEXT Pro) - Huntsville, Alabama
  
• Huntsville Havoc (SPHL) - Huntsville, Alabama
  

• 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)
  
• 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)
  
• Trash Pandas announce brand-new Christmas light show for 2025 inside Toyota Field - SL WAFF (September 18)
  
• Lookouts Win Season Finale, Prepare For Playoffs - SL Chattanoogan (September 14)
  
• Lookouts Win Third Straight - SL Chattanoogan (September 12)
  
• Lookouts Score Five In The Tenth For Win - SL Chattanoogan (September 11)
  
• Lookouts Rally To Beat Trash Pandas - SL Chattanoogan (September 10)
  
• Knoxville Smokies win Trash Pandas series but eliminated from playoffs - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (September 8)
  
• Knoxville Smokes vs Rocket City Trash Pandas for last game of season - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (September 8)
  
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