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Rocket City Trash Pandas near completion of Toyota Field upgrades

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:56 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Rocket City Trash Pandas near completion of Toyota Field upgrades

Summary

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are finalizing renovations at Toyota Field ahead of a compliance deadline set by Major League Baseball for minor league facilities. As of June 1, the team is making last adjustments, with expected completion later this week. The upgrades include extending protective netting and adding designated female locker rooms, part of MLB’s modernization efforts initiated in 2022. Construction had begun last year following negotiations involving city officials and the team’s ownership, BallCorps. Toyota Field will also host the SEC Softball Tournament next year, emphasizing its role beyond just baseball.

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•Deadline for upgrades to comply with MLB standards was June 1.
•Final touches on Toyota Field expected to be completed this week.
•Additions include extending netting and female locker rooms.
•Team's upgrades follow extensive discussions about funding and scope.
•Field will host the SEC Softball Tournament next year.

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11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Deadline arrives: Is Toyota Field upgrade complete?

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June 1 marked the deadline for the Rocket City Trash Pandas to come into compliance with new facilities standards established by Major League Baseball for its minor league teams. The team tells FOX54 it is putting final touches on the needed upgrades to Toyota Field and work should be complete later this week. In a statement, the organization said that "MLB is aware and up to speed on the progress."
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Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 11:56 PM
Deadline arrives: Is Toyota Field upgrade complete?
June 1 marked the deadline for the Rocket City Trash Pandas to come into compliance with new facilities standards established by Major League Baseball for its minor league teams. The team tells FOX54 it is putting final touches on the needed upgrades to Toyota Field and work should be complete later this week. In a statement, the organization said that "MLB is aware and up to speed on the progress."

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