He’s raised similar concerns before, and he’s doing it again: Flying Squirrels president and managing general partner Lou DiBella is warning that if a new Richmond ballpark isn’t up and running by 2025, the area is in danger of losing Minor League Baseball. (more…)
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Richmond moves forward on new $2.4 billion development, including new Flying Squirrels ballpark
With the selection of investors to lead a new $2.4 billion mixed-use development, Richmond officials now have a plan for a new Flying Squirrels ballpark near the current Diamond location. (more…)
Flying Squirrels: We’re willing to pay $1M annually in new-ballpark rent
Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League) president and managing general partner Lou DiBella says he and his fellow owners are willing to pay $1 million annually in lease payments for a new Richmond ballpark as part of a 30-year lease. (more…)
More Richmond ballpark progress?
With the state shifting Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority functions to a new site, the ABC’s current home should be vacant within the next 12 months, paving the way for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A Northeast) ballpark. (more…)
DiBella: 2025 now drop-dead date for new Flying Squirrels ballpark
The end date has changed over the years, but not the sentiment: Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A Northeast) president Lou DiBella says 2025 is now a drop-dead date for a new ballpark to replace The Diamond. (more…)
Domino departs Flying Squirrels front office
Chuck Domino, the MiLB veteran who led the creation of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) after the team’s move from Connecticut, is stepping down from his role with the team’s front office immediately. (more…)
Flying Squirrels Hopeful on New Ballpark Talks
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) are hopeful about their pursuit of a new ballpark, as they are still working to replace The Diamond in the coming years. (more…)
Flying Squirrels Flying High After Strong Box Office Start
With two big crowds to open the home slate — including a record attendance for the opener Friday — and optimism on the prospect of a new ballpark, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) are flying high in 2018. (more…)
Year Later, VCU/Squirrels Ballpark Effort Continues
The joint VCU/Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) effort toward a replacement for The Diamond is now a year old, but both sides report progress is being made toward a new ballpark. (more…)
2019 Eastern League All-Star Game Set For Richmond
The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game at The Diamond, with the dates and details to be announced down the road. (more…)
DiBella Still Positive About Prospect of New Flying Squirrels Ballpark
Though he says there are no new developments to announce, Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Lou DiBella is still positive about the prospects of a new ballpark. (more…)
Lou DiBella/Montgomery Biscuits Era Begins
Big change at Riverwalk Stadium, as the Lou DiBella ownership era for the Montgomery Biscuits (Class AA; Southern League) begins, after he takes control of the team from Sherrie Myers and Tom Dickson. (more…)
DiBella Leading New Montgomery Biscuits Ownership Group
Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Lou DiBella is leading a group buying the Montgomery Biscuits (Class AA; Southern League) from Sherrie Myers and Tom Dickson. (more…)