There are 161 article(s) tagged Memphis Redbirds:

• May 2023

  • Big-bat Baker lifts Redbirds in series finale

    The win was just the second for the Redbirds in their six-game series with International League-leading Norfolk.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 29, 2023

  • ‘Big teddy bear’ having fierce offensive year for Memphis Redbirds

    For first baseman Luken Baker to take the step from Triple-A to the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals or some other team, he’s going to have to “knock the door down,” said Memphis manager Ben Johnson. 

    By Don Wade May 24, 2023

  • Redbirds turn to league-leading Norfolk Tides after rough sailing with Gwinnett

    Memphis lost its lead in the International League’s West Division after going 1-5 against the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A affiliate.

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    Waiting Game: Redbirds pitcher Michael McGreevy refining his craft until Cardinals call

    By Tim Buckley May 23, 2023

  • Waiting Game: Redbirds pitcher Michael McGreevy refining his craft until Cardinals call

    Right-handed pitcher Michael McGreevy, a 2021 first-round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals, is having success at Triple-A Memphis by being true to his self: trying to get “early, weak contact” from hitters, so he can eventually change his work address from AutoZone Park to Busch Stadium. 

    By Don Wade May 22, 2023

  • Redbirds return to AutoZone Park for 12-game homestand

    Coming off a 4-2 road series win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Memphis opens a six-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers on Tuesday night followed by a six-game series against the International League-leading Norfolk Tides.

    By Tim Buckley May 19, 2023

  • ‘RoboUmp?’ Not exactly

    Baseball’s automated ball-strike (ABS) system is getting a long look from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. The Memphis Redbirds and other Triple-A teams are now playing all games with one of two ABS versions.

    By Don Wade May 07, 2023

  • Redbirds return home with big names for Jumbo Shrimp series

    Highly regarded prospects Jordan Walker and Michael McGreevy are with the Memphis Redbirds, the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A affiliate, for the start of a series against Jacksonville.

    By Tim Buckley May 02, 2023

• April 2023

  • Redbirds extend win streak to 11 games

    Paul DeJong, on a rehab assignment from the St. Louis Cardinals, drove in six runs Friday night at AutoZone Park to help the Memphis Redbirds extend its win streak to 11 games with an 8-4 win over Indianapolis.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 22, 2023

  • Now playing at AutoZone Park: Masyn Winn, the St. Louis Cardinals’ No. 2 prospect

    Notebook: The Memphis Redbirds’ home-opener gave fans their first look at top prospect Masyn Winn and scorekeeper John Guinozzo, 74, was at his usual post and recalling a 40-year-old run-in with Nashville manager Stump Merrill.

    By Don Wade April 04, 2023

• March 2023

  • Redbirds Notebook: New eats, new rules at AutoZone Park this year

    When fans return to AutoZone Park for baseball this season, they will see a new grass field and a “bright as ever” video board, according to Memphis Redbirds President Craig Unger, along with a menu with many new choices.

    By Don Wade March 23, 2023

  • Home Again: Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson back where it all began

    He went to his first St. Louis Cardinals game at age 2, was drafted by the Cardinals out of high school, and Monday night Ben Johnson will manage against them at AutoZone Park as skipper of their Triple-A team, the Memphis Redbirds. 

    By Don Wade March 21, 2023

  • Former Redbirds manager Stubby Clapp learning on the job as Cardinals coach

    Former Memphis Redbirds manager Stubby Clapp had proved all there was to prove at Triple-A. His reward: a promotion to St. Louis to be first base and infield coach.

    By Don Wade March 21, 2023

• January 2023

  • Cardinals Caravan rolls into Memphis with top prospects

    If all goes as St. Louis would like, outfielder Jordan Walker won’t be back to Memphis but pitcher Tink Hence could be in a Redbirds uniform before the 2023 season is done. 

    By Don Wade January 13, 2023

• December 2022

  • AutoZone Park getting new video board and playing field

    Craig Unger, president of the Memphis Redbirds and Memphis 901 FC, said the 12-year-old video board had “outlived its life.”

    By Don Wade December 19, 2022

• November 2022

  • City waiting for FedExForum price tag

    Memphis leaders haven’t publicly disclosed how the proposed sports venues enhancement funding would be allocated between the FedExForum, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, AutoZone Park and a proposed new soccer stadium. But it’s clear that the Forum and former Liberty Bowl are the top priorities. 

    By Tim Buckley November 18, 2022

  • Meet Me in Memphis: President of Redbirds, 901 FC left St. Louis to ‘bet on me’

    Craig Unger left his dream of working for the St. Louis Cardinals in his hometown to become general manager of the Memphis Redbirds. Now, he’s added Memphis 901 FC under his reign and is considered “part of the Memphis fabric.”

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    Just a touch of ‘Ted Lasso' for Craig Unger as part-owner of London soccer club

    By Don Wade November 13, 2022

• October 2022

  • Buckley: State needs to pony up for Memphis sports as it does for Nashville

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is a big believer in what major professional and college sports teams and program can do for a city.

    By Tim Buckley October 19, 2022

• September 2022

  • Grizz rookies soak up city’s love during Redbirds’ Grizzlies Night

    Days before the Grizzlies report to training camp, a trio of the team’s rookies basked in the warm reception they got at the Memphis Redbirds’ Grizzlies’ Night at AutoZone Park.

    By Parth Upadhyaya September 24, 2022

  • Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos

    The healing power of sports: Tonight fans can cheer our hometown athletes, the Memphis Redbirds. And until Sept. 19 you can sign up a child for free or almost-free tennis lessons. And if you get a chance, thank the MPD officers who helped make Let’s Finish Eliza’s Run possible.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 10, 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