Calkins: 901 FC is gone. Could the Redbirds be next?
If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.
Topic: Memphis Redbirds
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November 2024
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St. Louis Cardinals coming to play Memphis Redbirds in 2025
The Cardinals will come to Memphis to play their Triple-A affiliate in a 2025 exhibition game, marking the parent club’s first visit to the city since 2019.
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September 2024
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$5M in city funds will pay for AutoZone Park improvements
Planned improvements at AutoZone Park will help the Memphis Redbirds meet Major League Baseball’s Professional Development Leagues standards.
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Redbirds starter becomes 10th Cardinals minor leaguer to strike out 200 batters
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park to continue a six-game homestand against the Bulls on Friday, Sept. 20.
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August 2024
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Redbirds win on Memphis Red Sox throwback night
The Memphis Redbirds unveiled a salute to the 1938 Memphis Red Sox Negro American League Champions during their 8-2 victory over Gwinnett.
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Redbirds will play as Red Sox to honor Memphis’ Black baseball history
The Redbirds plan to play as the Memphis Red Sox and wear throwback Negro Leagues jerseys Saturday night, Aug. 10, as part of their participation in MiLB’s The Nine project.
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July 2024
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Baseball fans get a bonus on U of M Night
Memphis Redbirds fans cheered Saturday at AutoZone park, as their team defeated the Iowa Cubs, and they also got to meet their favorite University of Memphis football and men’s basketball athletes.
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Redbirds U of M night to feature new Tigers basketball players
Saturday will provide a few members of Penny Hardaway’s new-look Tigers with an opportunity to introduce themselves to fans and the local community.
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Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells to sign autographs at Redbirds game
After Wednesday’s game, the Redbirds will roll out the biggest fireworks show in AutoZone Park history.
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Gallery: Redbirds fans meet two new Grizzlies
Before the Memphis Redbirds game Wednesday against the Nashville Sounds, Memphis Grizzlies 2024 first-round pick Zach Edey and one of the Grizzlies second-round picks, Jaylen Wells, signed autographs. Wells also threw out the ceremonial first pitch. The Sounds won the game, 4-3, in 11 innings.
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Baker, Walker, other Redbirds stars look to St. Louis — but want to win in Memphis, too
The Redbirds are led by one of the best pitching staffs in Triple-A and slugging first baseman Luken Baker, the franchise’s all-time home run leader. The team is hosting the biggest fireworks show in AutoZone Park history after Wednesday’s game.
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June 2024
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First baseman Luken Baker breaks Redbirds home run record
The Memphis player hit two home runs Wednesday night in the Redbirds’ victory over the Gwinnett Stripers.
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Baker hits two home runs, one away from record, but Redbirds lose to Jacksonville
Memphis first baseman Luken Baker came close to tying the franchise record for home runs, but the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp won Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park.
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MLB switching to challenge system full-time for robot umpires experiment
Baseball’s top minor leagues, including the International League the Memphis Redbirds play in, are switching to a challenge system full-time for their test of robot umpires.
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May 2024
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Cards’ Carpenter making rehab appearance with Redbirds
Carpenter, 38, has been out since early April with a right oblique strain. He has played in only three of the Cardinals’ games this season.
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April 2024
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Redbirds hit a home run with dog-loving fans
Memphis Redbirds fans and their pooches filled the stands Saturday for Bark in the Park night at AutoZone Park. The Memphis Redbirds defeated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, 10-1
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Cards option Jordan Walker to Redbirds
The St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday shipped 2020 first-round draft choice Jordan Walker to the Memphis Redbirds, their Triple-A affiliate.
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Luken Baker closes in on Redbirds career home runs record. Shhh.
Memphis Redbirds slugger Luken Baker, who spent time last season with the St. Louis Cardinals, is chasing the Triple-A franchise’s all-time home runs records. He tries to not think about it.
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AutoZone Park to host Miranda Lambert in new concert series
For the first time in a decade, a musical artist will take the stage at AutoZone Park to perform in a live full-scale production.
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March 2024
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Cheers to AutoZone Park, a crazy idea. Let’s keep fans coming 25 more years.
The vision for a Downtown ballpark may have changed the sports landscape of the city. As AutoZone Park celebrates its 25th year, the Memphis Redbirds defeat Charlotte.
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Buckley: Baseball season brings hope for Redbirds. And AutoZone Park.
Redbirds leaders are talking with Memphis Mayor Paul Young and the city about stadium improvement. “Our commitment is to be here long-term,” Craig Unger said.
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Opening Day for the Redbirds kickstarts a season of giveaways
The Triple-A Memphis Redbirds open their 2024 season Friday at AutoZone Park with several gift giveaways games planned and postgame fireworks shows scheduled.
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February 2024
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Memphis Showboats ‘Town Hall’ tops list of upcoming local sports events
Redbirds announce promotions, 901 FC playing local college teams, hall of fame schedules induction, rodeo comes to town.
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November 2023
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Redbirds ‘disappointed’ with no AutoZone Park funds; mayor responds
Outgoing Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland responds to a lengthy statement from team president Craig Unger after Triple-A baseball team gets no money for stadium “in desperate need of standard updates.”
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October 2023
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Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inductee never wanted to be anywhere but here
Known for his consummate professionalism and steady graciousness, evidence of Allie Prescott’s contributions are everywhere, from Redbirds GM to suite-seller for the Grizzlies to interim athletic director at the University of Memphis.
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