After the state approved funding for four sports facilities projects, Memphis officials are shifting course and focusing on upgrades to the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum, eliminating the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A; International League) and AutoZone Park renovations from the mix. (more…)
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AutoZone Park upgrades pitched by Memphis
We could see AutoZone Park upgrades by the 2025 season, as the city of Memphis is pursuing funding for a $685-million refresh of the city’s sporting facilities. (more…)
Personnel news: Great Lakes Loons, Memphis Redbirds, Kokomo Jackrabbits
We have personnel news today from the Kokomo Jackrabbits (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), Great Lakes Loons (High-A; Midwest League) and Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A; International League). (more…)
Boyd joins Redbirds ownership group
Randy Boyd, owner of the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) and operator of three Appalachian League teams, has joined the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ownership group headed by Peter Freund. (more…)
No changes in Cardinals affiliates for 2021
Pretty vanilla news: the St. Louis Cardinals issued invites to existing affiliates Memphis Redbirds, Springfield Cardinals, Peoria Chiefs and Palm Beach Cardinals for the 2021 season and beyond. (more…)
Layoffs, furloughs come for Memphis Redbirds
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and sister USL Championship team Memphis 901 FC confirmed layoffs and employee furloughs. (more…)
Ephesus Sports Lighting Named Title Partner of Triple-A National Championship Game
As part of a partnership with Triple-A Baseball, Ephesus Sports Lighting has been named the title partner of the 2019 Triple-A National Championship Game. The Triple-A National Championship Game Presented by Ephesus Sports Lighting is slated for Tuesday, September 17 at AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds (Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Remembering 20 Years of AutoZone Park
It’s a big season for the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as the team celebrates twenty years of AutoZone Park, a pioneer in the return of the downtown urban ballpark. (more…)
2019 AutoZone Park Upgrades Announced
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have completed nearly $2 million in AutoZone Park upgrades, adding features that make the facility conducive to professional soccer and baseball. Beginning this year, AutoZone Park is home to both the Redbirds and upstart Memphis 901 FC of USL Championship. (more…)
AutoZone Park Lands 2019 Triple-A National Championship Game
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host the 2019 Triple-A National Championship at AutoZone Park on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. central time. The contest will feature the Pacific Coast League champion against the International League champion in a one-game, winner-take-all showdown. (more…)
2017 Organization of the Year: Trinity Sports Holdings
In 2017, the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) stood apart from many teams. Their successes as individual clubs were noteworthy, but also strong reflections of their parent company—Trinity Sports Holdings. (more…)
Memphis Redbirds Report Attendance Increase
It has been another strong year at the gate for the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), who are reporting a nearly eight percent increase in average attendance. This marks the second straight season of attendance growth at AutoZone Park. (more…)
AutoZone Park to Add Miracle-Gro Rooftop Garden
AutoZone is receiving a unique addition, as the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have unveiled plans for the Miracle-Gro rooftop garden. (more…)