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Burke's Historic Effort Powers Shuckers to Extra-Innings Win on Opening Day

April 3, 2026 - BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers (1-0) used a multi-home run performance from Blake Burke and five strikeouts from Mark Manfredi Sr. in a 7-6, extra-innings win, on Opening Day against the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Burke's multi-home run performance was a franchise record for an Opening Day game and marked the first in the Southern League since 2014, when Jaime Pedroza achieved the feat with the Birmingham Barons. The Shuckers fell behind in the first when Tucker Flint lined a two-RBI double to left-center, making it 2-0.... Full Story

Trash Pandas Announce Opening Day Roster

April 3, 2026 - MADISON, AL - The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in coordination with the Los Angeles Angels, have announced the 2026 Opening Day roster. The Trash Pandas open their sixth season tonight against the Biloxi Shuckers at 6:35 pm at Toyota Field. Pepsi Gates will open at 5:30 pm. Roster Breakdown (29 Players): Pitchers (15): RHP Ryan Costeiu, RHP Carlos Espinosa, LHP Leonard Garcia, RHP José Gonzalez, RHP Austin Gordon, LHP Houston Harding, RHP Joel Hurtado, RHP Camden Minacci, RHP Luke Murphy, RHP Bryce Osmond, RHP Roman ... Full Story

Smokies Opening Series Preview

April 3, 2026 - It's that time of year again- Smokies baseball is back in Knoxville. Opening weekend at Covenant Health Park features a matchup with the Birmingham Barons, the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, as the Smokies begin a nine-game homestand to kick off the 2026 season. A year ago, Knoxville opened on the road while Covenant Health Park received its finishing touches. This time around, the Smokies return home with higher expectations and a roster built to make an early statement. That group will get an added boost f... Full Story

Blue Wahoos Announce 2026 Preliminary Opening Day Roster

April 2, 2026 - PENSACOLA, FL - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos announced Thursday their preliminary Opening Day roster in advance of the 2026 season. The 28-man roster features 16 players who have previously played for the Blue Wahoos, including last season's team batting average leader Ryan Ignoffo and team strikeouts leader Jacob Miller. The Blue Wahoos will feature five players on MLB Pipeline's list of the Top 30 Marlins prospects, including right-handed pitcher and Opening Day starter Karson Milbrandt (#10), outfielder Dillon Lewis (#... Full Story

• Burke's Historic Effort Powers Shuckers to Extra-Innings Win on Opening Day - Biloxi Shuckers (April 3)
  
• Trash Pandas Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster - Rocket City Trash Pandas (April 3)
  
• Trash Pandas' Rally Falls Short in Extras, Fall, 7-6, to Shuckers in Front of 6,658 Fans - Rocket City Trash Pandas (April 3)
  
• Late Grand Slam Dampens Opening Day for Columbus in 8-6 Loss to Chattanooga - Columbus Clingstones (April 3)
  
• Late Grand Slam Dampens Opening Day for Columbus in 8-6 Loss to Chattanooga - Columbus Clingstones (April 3)
  
• Blue Wahoos Show off Strong Defense, But Drop Season Opener to Biscuits - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (April 3)
  
• Game Info: April 3 vs. Biloxi: 6:35 PM: Toyota Field - Rocket City Trash Pandas (April 3)
  
• Trash Pandas Announce Opening Day Roster - Rocket City Trash Pandas (April 3)
  
• Smokies Opening Series Preview - Knoxville Smokies (April 3)
  
• Trash Pandas Launch New Rewards Program for Fans - Rocket City Trash Pandas (April 2)
  
• Blue Wahoos Announce 2026 Preliminary Opening Day Roster - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (April 2)
  
• Atlanta Braves Announce Columbus Clingstones 2026 Opening Day Roster - Columbus Clingstones (April 2)
  
• Blue Wahoos Return to Local Television in 2026 with Complete Home Game Coverage and New "Wahoos Weekly" Interview Show - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (April 2)
  
• Flint Homers Twice as Trash Pandas Win 6-3 over Toyota Red Cruisers - Rocket City Trash Pandas (April 2)
  
• Shuckers Offense Headlines 14-2 Exhibition Game Victory over Pearl River - Biloxi Shuckers (April 1)
  
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Sat., Apr 4	Chattanooga at Columbus	6:05 p.m.
Sat., Apr 4	Birmingham at Knoxville	7:00 p.m.
Sat., Apr 4	Montgomery at Pensacola	7:05 p.m.
Sat., Apr 4	Biloxi at Rocket City	7:35 p.m.
Fri., Apr 3	Birmingham 6 at Knoxville 9	Final
Fri., Apr 3	Montgomery 2 at Pensacola 1	Final
Fri., Apr 3	Chattanooga 8 at Columbus 6	Final
Fri., Apr 3	Biloxi 7 at Rocket City 6	Final (10)
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• We did Opening Day as fans. What's new at Knoxville Smokies stadium? - Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 4)
  
• Blue Wahoos lose baseball home opener to Biscuits in Pensacola - Pensacola News Journal (April 4)
  
• Pensacola Blue Wahoos baseball fans enjoy opening night - Pensacola News Journal (April 4)
  
• Knoxville Smokies win opener, Suzuki delivers in rehab start for Cubs - Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 4)
  
• The Ballpark Boys headed to Toyota Field for Opening Night - WAFF (April 4)
  
• Knoxville Smokies opening day at Covenant Health Park in pictures - Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 3)
  
• Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki starts 2026 season with Knoxville Smokies - Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 3)
  
• Trash Pandas gearing up for 2026 Opening Day - WAFF (April 3)
  
• Blue Wahoos prepped for 2026 baseball season - Pensacola News Journal (April 2)
  
• Blue Wahoos new food for baseball season - Pensacola News Journal (April 2)
  
• Trash Pandas Win Intrasquad/Exhibtion against UAH - WAFF (April 1)
  
• Blue Wahoos Stadium Upgrades Aim to Enhance Fan Experience, Ensure Long-Term Future - NewsBreak - Pensacola (April 1)
  
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