Just 40 days after being drafted by the Los Angeles Angels, Nolan Schanuel has been Launched to the League. On Friday, the Angels promoted the first baseman from the Rocket City Trash Pandas for his Major League debut. “This is an awesome opportunity for an incredibly talented player,” Trash Pandas

Less than two months ago, the Rocket City Trash Pandas were only something Nolan Schanuel saw as he scrolled across his social media feeds. Now, with a whirlwind few weeks behind him, Schanuel is settling in as the everyday first baseman for the Trash Pandas as they enter the stretch

When the Angels drafted Nolan Schanuel with the 11th overall pick in this month’s 2023 MLB Draft, the organization hoped the slugging first baseman would rise quickly through its Minor League system. It was a match seemingly made for such an ascent: come Draft day, many felt Schanuel’s polished bat

The Rocket City Trash Pandas led from start to finish, getting a quality performance on the mound and timely run support at the plate, led by their newest player, to defeat the Tennessee Smokies 11-2 on Sunday afternoon at Toyota Field in the finale of the six-game series. The win