Designated hitter Jimmy Crooks slammed his 11th home run of the season in dramatic fashion, with three on and two out.

Which players look like they’re playing in summer league and where in the world is Ja Morant going? 

The Tigers and Commodores have met 15 times. Most recently, Memphis beat Vanderbilt 77-75 at FedExForum on Dec. 23, 2023.

The Memphis Grizzlies were crazy-busy in the opening hour of free agency, but there’s still a lot of little items left on the to-do list. Let’s do some housekeeping.

Shane Young came to Memphis for the mountains. Hey, everyone makes mistakes. But he leaves a thriving MIRC.

The lone Memphis run scored on right fielder Mike Antico’s sacrifice fly in the top of the fifth inning.

“Gross, gross.” “It’s OK to make a mistake.” “Yikes!” Memphians react to a Redbirds ad for a Fourth of July celebration. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ free agency agreements that were reported on Monday night.

Second baseman Bryan Torres, center fielder Michael Siani and first baseman Luken Baker each smacked a home run.

The Grizzlies provided a medical update on Jaren Jackson Jr. one day after it was reported the star forward would sign a major contract extension. 

The Tigers have now filled 10 of the 13 spots on their 2025-26 nonconference schedule.

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An hour and eight minutes into free agency, the Grizzlies had reached four agreements and were one reported contract buyout away from having the 15-man roster the team could take into next season. 

Memphis’ latest addition will help counterbalance some of the shooting the franchise lost this offseason without Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard. 

Preps writer John Varlas wins a major award as five Daily Memphian writers place in Tennessee Sports Writers Association contest.

Spencer will add to the team’s backcourt depth in an upgraded role. 

Aldama is a restricted free agent, and the Grizzlies made his return a priority this offseason. 

Memphis has been firm in its commitment to Jackson, and general manager Zach Kleiman noted the importance of an extension at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. 

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Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman spoke about the forward last week, making it clear that Aldama remains a valued player on the team. 

“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”

The Saturday night victory was part of a six-game series at the Durham Bulls.