With the 2023 MLB and MiLB seasons at hand, we’re seeing plenty of teams unveiling facility upgrades and new food offerings. So expect a lot of previews in the next month; we begin with a look at what the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Double-A; Southern League) have planned for Toyota Field for 2023. (more…)
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Newly released: Pandamonium!
The record-breaking inaugural season of the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the remarkable saga of the team’s arrival in North Alabama is chronicled in a new book, Pandamonium!, from August Publications. (more…)
Trash Pandas unveil 2022 Toyota Field improvements
Fresh off a very successful 2021 debut season, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Double-A South) are unveiling several Toyota Field improvements for 2022, including a new outfield bar, a Mojo Speed Pitching Cage, extended netting, and more. (more…)
After 2020 limbo, 2021 finally yields new ballpark openings
We had laid in our travel schedule for the 2020 season early in the year, crossing the country for ballpark openings. That schedule was scrapped along with the MiLB season, but this month finally saw some debuts of notable facilities. (more…)
Trash Pandas launch world-record food drive
The Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) are working with local charities on a “Largest Food Drive in 24 Hours at a Single Location” Guinness World Record attempt at Toyota Field. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Toyota Field, Rocket City Trash Pandas
After six long years since the Huntsville Stars left Joe Davis Stadium, baseball returns to the area with the arrival of the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) to Madison’s Toyota Field, ready to host Minor League Baseball when play resumes. (more…)
Toyota Field Awarded Certificate of Occupancy
Toyota Field has been awarded its certificate of occupancy, marking the official end of construction ahead of the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) debut at the ballpark in April. The CO marks the official end of construction at the ballpark and certifies that the facility conforms to the requirements of Madison, AL’s building codes. (more…)
Toyota Field Ribbon-Cutting Scheduled for April 6
A major milestone is on the docket for Toyota Field, as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) announce an April 6 ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new ballpark. The ceremony will take place between games of a doubleheader featuring Madison’s (AL) high school baseball teams, with festivities beginning at 4 p.m. (more…)
An Early Look at Toyota Field
The 2020 season approaches. If you thought 2019 was a great year for new and renovated ballparks—and it was—you’ll be excited about what’s on hand for 2020. We begin our preview of 2020 facilities with some photos of Toyota Field, opening as the home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
Toyota Field Construction Work Winding Down
Construction work at Toyota Field is winding down, as the new ballpark takes shape months before the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) debut in April. (more…)
2020 MLB-MiLB Ballpark Opening Dates
Now that the calendar has turned to 2020, we are closer to the opening of several new ballparks across Major League Baseball and affiliated Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Best of 2019, #9: Planning for the Rocket City Trash Pandas
We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #9: the Rocket City Trash Pandas prepare for their 2020 debut. (more…)
Trash Pandas Land Naming-Rights Partner for Ballpark Bar
The Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) have secured a partnership with Inline Electric that includes naming rights to the Inline Electric Rock Porch bar, a space at the team’s upcoming Toyota Field. (more…)