The Memphis Redbirds are teaming up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South to raise money to help make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Fans who buy tickets for the Redbirds games on June 6, July 22, and August 17, can get $1 off their ticket.  In addition to the discount, $5 of what fans pay for the ticket will be donated to the local Make-A-Wish chapter.  The remainder of what is paid for the ticket will go to the local RBI (Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities) program, which teaches Memphis kids how to play baseball and form teams.

(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Redbirds are teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association to raise awareness about the disease that currently plagues more than 5 million Americans.

The "Alzheimer's Assocation Night with the Redbirds" will take place August 1.  The first pitch goes out at 7:05 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to wear purple to show support for those battling the disease, as well as the families affected by it.

Tickets to the game can be purchased for $15, $5 of which will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Corey Gilden at (901) 722-0294 or by e-mailing him at corey.gilden@memphisredbirds.com.

Playoff tickets are now on sale for the Memphis Grizzlies. It has already been a record-setting year.

The Grizzlies won their 50th game of the season this week, which is a team best. Dates and times of home playoff games for the Grizzlies will not be announced until the regular season is over.

Fans on Twitter and Facebook shared their excitement of the ticket sales Saturday.

You can buy online, over the phone or at the FedExForum box office. Click here for more information.