There are 317 article(s) tagged Memphis Redbirds:

• September 2022

  • From Memphis to Cooperstown: Pujols’ home run here still echoes decades later

    The Redbirds will commemorate his walk-off home run in 2000 on Saturday, Sept. 10, with a replica of the chair where that Pujols home run landed.

    By Don Wade September 08, 2022

• August 2022

  • Paid in Dreams: Minor league baseball players work for hope of Majors

    For many, earning an average of $3,000 to $5,000 per year, there are two clocks ticking: one counting off the days of his baseball life, the other the days a life that he hasn’t quite started because of baseball.

    By Don Wade August 21, 2022

  • Memphis Redbirds sold a second time, leaving Diamond Baseball Holdings

    The Memphis Redbirds have a new ownership group, but Craig Unger will remain president and general manager of the team. 

    By Drew Hill August 09, 2022

• July 2022

  • Cardinals’ star catcher Yadier Molina coming to AutoZone Park for two games

    Veteran catcher batting .213 in his final big-league season.

    By John Varlas July 25, 2022

  • Free nachos, $1 hot dogs, $2 beer on deck at Redbirds games

    The draw of promotions adds to fans coming to AutoZone Park.

    By Kofi Whitehead July 02, 2022

• April 2022

  • Redbirds edge Gwinnett in season opener

    Alec Burleson gets another year at AutoZone Park off on the right foot. Box score

    By John Varlas April 06, 2022

• March 2022

  • Memphis Redbirds reassure fans: We’re still playing ball this year

    The Major League Baseball lockout does not affect operations in the minor leagues.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 01, 2022

• December 2021

  • Redbirds bought by new ownership group

    The Memphis Redbirds are one of nine minor league teams being bought by Endeavor Group Holdings, which also owns Professional Bull Riders and UFC. It is not known yet how this will affect Memphis 901 FC, which shares AutoZone Park with the Redbirds. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 08, 2021

• September 2021

  • On the Redbirds’ ‘Grizzlies Night’ event, it’s a job well done, plus a job offer

    For Nick Mejia, who designed the Grizzlies-themed baseball jerseys for the Redbirds, it was a thrill to see his vision come true — and more.

    By Drew Hill September 17, 2021

• August 2021

  • Redbirds announce 2022 schedule

    Gwinnett comes to town for the season opener and the first of 24 games between the two teams.

    By John Varlas August 27, 2021

  • Table Talk: Vax passports, sandwich sampling, and a leftovers pro tip

    Three local restaurants/bars require vaccine cards, an idea for giving new life to leftovers, prosecco on tap has us giddy, and everyone loves a good sandwich.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 12, 2021

  • Redbirds host a BBQ weekend; Abner’s expands; Bari is back

    The Memphis Redbirds are getting in the barbecue spirit with an upcoming weekend ribs competition; they’re even changing the team name for two games.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 09, 2021

  • Gwinnett ends Redbirds’ historic winning streak

    Stripers’ starter shuts down baseball’s hottest team.

    By John Varlas August 02, 2021

• July 2021

  • Redbirds win 15th straight as offense gets hot

    Memphis sweeps Louisville, with four homers in last two games.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 25, 2021

  • Redbirds’ magic takes winning streak to 13 games

    Juan Yepez hits his second homer in as many days against Louisville.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 24, 2021

  • Redbirds set franchise-record winning streak

    Memphis shuts out Louisville for 12th straight victory.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 23, 2021

  • The Early Word: Redbirds make history. Hardaway recycles it.

    Just for fun, enjoy a cold one at Grind City and take a selfie at Pose 901. Let history record the Redbirds streak, and the removal of Forrest’s bust. Meanwhile, Hardaway makes his own history ... and repeats it.

    By Andrew A. Smith July 23, 2021

• June 2021

  • Redbirds catcher Tyler ‘Heindini’ Heineman’s magic goes viral

    The journeyman taught himself how to perform magic and uses his skills to loosen things up if it’s a tense clubhouse.

    By Drew Hill June 13, 2021

• May 2021

  • AutoZone Park to return to full capacity for 901 FC, Redbirds games

    Fans no longer required to wear masks in outdoor areas.

    By John Varlas May 17, 2021

  • Calkins: After a year of emptiness, baseball has returned to AutoZone Park

    Sure, there was a rain delay. But after 610 days and nights without baseball in Memphis, what’s another two hours? It was a wet (but glorious!) night at AutoZone Park as the Redbirds made their return. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 05, 2021

• April 2021

  • Top pitching prospects headed to Redbirds to open the season

    Matthew Liberatore and Zack Thompson headline the rotation.

    By John Varlas April 30, 2021

  • Redbirds seating pods to go on sale Wednesday

    Initial capacity will be limited to 3,000 fans a game.

    By John Varlas April 20, 2021

• February 2021

  • Redbirds announce date of season opener (hopefully)

    Teams will play six-game series under new minor-league baseball scheduling system. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 18, 2021

  • Redbirds get new rivals in MLB’s minor-league remodel

    Realignment is intended to reduce travel and create a more efficient talent pipeline. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 12, 2021

• December 2020

  • University of Tennessee president joins Redbirds ownership group

    Randy Boyd brings state-wide connections, valuable baseball experience to an already-successful organization. “He’s Mr. Tennessee,” said Craig Unger, Redbirds president and general manager.

    By John Varlas December 16, 2020