Trash Pandas Win Thriller In Chattanooga 10-6
In a wild affair that saw the lead change hands six times, the Rocket City Trash Pandas prevailed with five runs over the game’s final two innings in a 10-6 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts in the second game of a six-game series at AT&T Field on Wednesday night. Down
Trash Pandas Win Third Straight, 5-2 Over Smokies
The Rocket City Trash Pandas gave a season-high crowd of 6,748 plenty to cheer about, extending their winning streak to three with a 5-2 triumph over the Tennessee Smokies on Saturday night at Toyota Field. The win puts the Trash Pandas three and a half games behind the first place
Trash Pandas' Kohanowicz Tosses Complete Game Gem
Rocket City Trash Pandas starter Jack Kochanowicz dominated from start to finish, needing just 88 pitches to throw a complete game, shutting down the Birmingham Barons for a 5-1 win to the delight of 5,562 at Toyota Field on Saturday night. In his first career complete game, Kochanowicz pitched efficiently
Trash Pandas Drop Matinee In Biloxi 6-2
A rough first inning on the mound from starter Victor Mederos was too much for the Rocket City Trash Pandas to overcome in a 6-2 loss to the Biloxi Shuckers on Wednesday afternoon in the opener of a six-game series at MGM Park. Shuckers starter Carlos F. Rodriguez got the
Trash Pandas Clinch Series Victory With 6-1 Win
The Rocket City Trash Pandas used a patient approach at the plate to take a lead and the pitching staff did the rest, shutting down the Chattanooga Lookouts for a 6-1 victory in the finale of their six-game series on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Field Offensively, the Trash Pandas took
Trash Pandas Swept By Shuckers In Twin Bill
The Rocket City Trash Pandas suffered a pair of defeats in Saturday’s doubleheader against the Biloxi Shuckers, dropping the opener 12-4 before an 8-0 loss in the nightcap in front of an energetic crowd of 5,932 at Toyota Field. In the opener, the Trash Pandas got off to a good
Trash Pandas Storm Past Barons 12-6
MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas broke a close game open with a seven-run bottom of the fifth inning, using a persistent plate presence and a solid start on the mound to defeat the Birmingham Barons 12-6 in the second game of their six-game series on Wednesday night
Home Runs Power Trash Pandas Past Biloxi 9-7
Trailing early, the Rocket City Trash Pandas slugged their way back into the game and ultimately prevailed with a 9-7 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers in the second game of their six-game series on Wednesday night at Toyota Field. The win wraps up an incredible August for the Trash Pandas,
DiChiara Delivers Trash Pandas Walk-Off For 5-4 Win
With the score tied in the bottom of the ninth, the Biloxi Shuckers elected to intentionally walk catcher Logan O’Hoppe to face Rocket City Trash Pandas first baseman Sonny DiChiara with the winning run on second base. The Alabama native made the Shuckers regret that decision, lining a walk-off single
Trash Pandas Offense Explodes For 16-7 Victory
The Rocket City Trash Pandas scored early and often, setting a new season-high in runs with a 16-7 blowout victory over the Tennessee Smokies in the opener of a six-game series at Smokies Stadium on Tuesday night. The Smokies began the scoring in the bottom of the first, with Yonathan
Trash Pandas Drop Wild One to Smokies, 8-7 in 10 Innings
MADISON, Alabama – An epic comeback in the bottom of the ninth was not enough for the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Tuesday night, as they were unable to score in extra innings in an 8-7 loss in 10 innings to the Tennessee Smokies in the opener of a six-game
Trash Pandas Stunned By Five-Run Ninth in 9-8 Loss
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – Despite a balanced attack at the plate led by the newest member of the team, the Rocket City Trash Pandas let a four-run lead slip away in the bottom of the ninth, falling 9-8 to the Chattanooga Lookouts in the fifth game of their six-game series on
Home Runs Sink Rocket City In 4-2 Loss
The Rocket City Trash Pandas offense was held silent for most of the night, and a quality start from Brett Kerry was not enough in a 4-2 loss to the Tennessee Smokies on Thursday night at Smokies Stadium. In the top of the second, the Trash Pandas opened the scoring
Trash Pandas Drop Slugfest In Pensacola 9-8
The Rocket City Trash Pandas struck first, but a battle of home runs ultimately proved too much to overcome in a 9-8 loss to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in the third game of their six-game series on Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Each team homered three times in the
Ninth Inning Rally Stuns Trash Pandas In 10-8 Loss
The Rocket City Trash Pandas let a ninth-inning lead slip away in a 10-7 loss to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in front of a crowd of 6,689 on Space Night at Toyota Field on Saturday night. In the ninth, the Trash Pandas turned to Sean McLaughlin (L, 0-1) in a
Bojarski pedals to cycle with Whitecaps
Batting fourth for Class A West Michigan, Ulrich Bojarski certainly cleaned up Sunday. And then some.The Tigers outfield prospect delivered the team's first cycle since July 25, 2006 in the Whitecaps' 9-5 loss to the Bees. Bojarski drove in two runs and scored twice.
Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 5
Theme of the dayHits and no hits at Class A: It was a day of extremes in Class A. Marlins prospects Taylor Braley, Jeremy Ovalle and Michael Mertz combined to throw a seven-inning no-hitter for Greensboro -- the Grasshoppers' first no-no since 2012 when Jose Fernandez was on the mound.
Maitan, Lavigne highlight Pioneer All-Stars
Kevin Maitan may not be starting his first All-Star Game on Aug. 7, but there will be plenty of anticipation to see the Angels prospect emerge at Suplizio Field.Maitan and Rockies prospect Grant Lavigne headline the Pioneer League's 2018 All-Star roster, revealed Wednesday morning ahead of the Pioneer-Northwest League All-Star
Maitan flying high in early going for Owlz
It's not often the spotlight is shined on an 18-year-old in the Pioneer League with 47 career games to his credit. But that's the situation for Kevin Maitan. The second-ranked Angels prospect tied his career high with three hits and scored a run as Rookie-level Orem rallied in the ninth inning
Toolshed: Prospects in short-season ball
Happy Opening Day! No, that's not Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" playing in the background. This isn't Groundhog Day. We really have arrived at another edition of a Minor League Opening Day. Two Class A Short Season leagues and one Rookie-level circuit open for the 2018 season on Friday
Angels Prospect Primer: All eyes on Ohtani
Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining Star: Shohei Ohtani, RHP/OFThere
Angels adding Maitan after Braves release
The Angels farm system has definitely improved over the last year. On Tuesday, it took another big jump with one addition.Los Angeles has signed 17-year-old shortstop Kevin Maitan, according to multiple reports. ESPN's Buster Olney first reported the signing, and MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez added that the deal includes a $2.2
Braves to lose Maitan, 12 other prospects
In the blink of an eye, the Braves' farm system is down 13 talented players.Atlanta will lose its No. 5 prospect, Kevin Maitan, along with No. 30 prospect Abrahan Gutierrez and 11 others following a Major League Baseball investigation into the organization's recent international signing practices, commissioner Rob Manfred announced
Maitan bashes first pro homer for Danville
The Braves waited almost a year to the day since signing him for Kevin Maitan to make his professional debut. Less than two weeks later, the club's second-ranked prospect has climbed a rung of the organizational ladder and begun to produce for Rookie-level Danville."He has some things to clean up
System Rankings: 21 and younger (10-1)
With Spring Training underway and the 2017 season rapidly approaching, MiLB.com looks at the state of all 30 farm systems and ranks them, according to certain changing criteria with each edition. This week, we focus on prospects who will be 21 or younger on Opening Day and consider the quality