As the Memphis Redbirds started a seven-game home-stand on Wednesday, Aug. 1, they had some big numbers next to their name. The cumulative roster was 59 and counting. The season’s win total was 68 and counting.

2. Grizzlies’ TV Voice Pete Pranica Loving his Dream Job - Friday, July 13, 2018

As the tip-off of another Memphis Grizzlies game nears, television play-by-play announcer Pete Pranica will tell viewers on FOX Sports Southeast, “We have three officials, and they have been assigned by the NBA …”

3. Schrock Building Game Around His Calling Card of Hitting - Friday, May 25, 2018

Max Schrock can look at his current manager Stubby Clapp eye-to-eye – something he’s uniquely qualified to do – and see what he needs to do to take that last step up the baseball food chain.

4. Nine Redbirds’ Games To Air on WLMT CW30 - Saturday, May 5, 2018

Nine Memphis Redbirds home games this season will be televised live on WLMT CW30 in the Memphis market this season. The first game to be televised was scheduled for Sunday, April 29.

The longtime radio voice of the Redbirds, Steve Selby, will be calling the action each week.

5. Nine Redbirds’ Games To Air on WLMT CW30 - Monday, April 30, 2018

Nine Memphis Redbirds home games this season will be televised live on WLMT CW30 in the Memphis market this season. The first game to be televised was scheduled for Sunday, April 29.

The longtime radio voice of the Redbirds, Steve Selby, will be calling the action each week.

6. Sports Notebook: Grizzlies Sign Selden, Set Summer League Roster - Monday, July 3, 2017

The Memphis Grizzlies and their notable free agents – JaMychal Green, Zach Randolph, Tony Allen and Vince Carter – have been fairly quiet. That could change at any moment, of course, and Randolph in particular is the subject of speculation that the Cleveland Cavaliers are in pursuit of one of the best sixth men in the NBA last season.

7. On Redbirds’ Wings: Memphis Triple-A Team Off to a Flying Start - Friday, May 19, 2017

They already had won 10 straight games – a franchise record for the Memphis Redbirds. In winning their 11th consecutive game, at Iowa more than a week ago, the Redbirds used an eight-run ninth inning to wipe out a two-run deficit and take the game 15-9.

8. The Memphis News Garners Green Eyeshade Honors - Saturday, June 11, 2016

The Memphis News took first-place honors for editorials and sports commentary in the 66th annual Green Eyeshade Awards, announced Thursday, June 2.

The awards are given by the Society of Professional Journalists region covering 11 southern states, including Tennessee..

9. The Memphis News Garners Green Eyeshade Honors - Monday, June 6, 2016

The Memphis News took first-place honors for editorials and sports commentary in the 66th annual Green Eyeshade Awards, announced Thursday, June 2.

The awards are given by the Society of Professional Journalists region covering 11 southern states, including Tennessee..

10. The Daily News Claims 3 First Place TAPME Awards - Tuesday, April 12, 2016

The Daily News took top honors in business reporting and editorials in the 2016 Tennessee Associated Press Broadcasters and Media Editors Awards.

The awards for reporting in 2015 were announced Saturday, April 9, during a ceremony in Nashville.

11. A Baseball Guy - Thursday, July 9, 2015

Bottom of the first inning at AutoZone Park, and Redbirds first baseman Dan Johnson is in the batter’s box. Oklahoma City’s pitcher winds and delivers and Johnson, a left-handed hitter, swings and makes contact. Loud contact.

12. Redbirds Games to Air in St. Louis - Saturday, June 7, 2014

Eighteen Memphis Redbirds games will be broadcast on KTRS 550 AM radio in St. Louis during the 2014 regular season. The first game was to have aired Saturday, May 31.

“It allows for us to extend the Redbirds brand in St. Louis,” said Redbirds general manager Craig Unger. “It also lets us get the word out about upcoming events and attract tourists to Memphis.”

13. Redbirds Games to Air in St. Louis - Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Eighteen Memphis Redbirds games will be broadcast on KTRS 550 AM radio in St. Louis during the 2014 regular season. The first game was to have aired Saturday, May 31.

“It allows for us to extend the Redbirds brand in St. Louis,” said Redbirds general manager Craig Unger. “It also lets us get the word out about upcoming events and attract tourists to Memphis.”

14. Spotlight on Redbirds as Only Game in Town - Friday, June 14, 2013

A year ago at this time, the Memphis Redbirds were in the midst of a season so bad they were already almost 20 games out of first place. It was, as infielder Ryan Jackson recalled, a “grind.”

15. Nothing Too Absurd With These Grizz - Friday, January 25, 2013

Trade 40 percent of your bench to Cleveland, play the Lakers the next night, and everything will be just fine. The Fakers are so bad they might not beat El Segundo Middle School at their gym.

But so what? Teams that make trades to avoid the luxury tax – small-market beggars – can’t be choosers. So the Grizzlies graciously accept the 106-93 victory, marvel at the 27-14 record and No. 4 spot in the Western Conference standings, and do all they can do to keep it going.