We are closer to a resolution of the MLB extreme makeover of Minor League Baseball, as major-league teams are being appraised about their affiliates in 2021 and beyond–though not every MLB team is happy about the changes. (more…)
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New Flying Squirrels ballpark tied to VCU development
The wheels of progress turn slowly: the fate of a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark is increasingly tied to Virginia Commonwealth University coming through with a VCU Athletics Village along the Hermitage Road corridor. (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…)
Miles and Miles of Bases on Tap for Parney
To mark the missed home opener for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) next week, team VP & COO Todd “Parney” Parnell will walk “500 Bases of Love” to help raise funds for Richmond-area organizations assisting with COVID-19 relief efforts. (more…)
Groundbreaking Marks Step to Clear Possible Richmond Ballpark Site
Ground has been broken on a facility to replace an existing warehouse across from The Diamond, an early step toward freeing up a potential site for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark. (more…)
Flying Squirrels Moving in Fences at The Diamond
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) are making a notable change at The Diamond this offseason, moving in the fences to improve the environment for hitters. (more…)
Eastern League Unveils 2019 MiLB Award Nominees
The Class AA Eastern League has unveiled its nominees for several 2019 MiLB awards, including the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award, the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award, the John Henry Moss Community Service Award, the Larry MacPhail Award, and the John H. Johnson President’s Award. (more…)
Todd Parnell Named 2019 Eastern League Executive of the Year
The Class AA Eastern League has announced its 2019 Executive of the Year, naming Todd “Parney” Parnell of the Richmond Flying Squirrels this year’s recipient. This is the third time in his career Parnell has won this award, as he previously won the award in 2013 and also in 2004 when he was the GM of the Altoona Curve. (more…)
Entertainment Emphasized at Eastern League All-Star Game
With the implementation of a fan experience that emphasized entertainment, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) put together a successful Eastern League All-Star Week. (more…)
Eastern League All-Star Game Draws Over 9,500 Fans
Hosted by the Richmond Flying Squirrels at The Diamond, Wednesday’s Eastern League All-Star Game drew 9,560 fans, the most in the Eastern League All-Star Game’s recorded history. (more…)
Flying Squirrels Set to Welcome 4-Millionth Fan
A major attendance milestone is on tap for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League), who will welcome their four-millionth fan in franchise history this week. The Flying Squirrels expect to reach the four-million fans mark at The Diamond on Monday or Tuesday during the upcoming homestand from June 24-30. (more…)
New Richmond Ballpark Could Anchor VCU Athletic Complex
A new ballpark shared with the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) could anchor a Virginia Commonwealth University athletic complex, under concepts unveiled by university officials. (more…)
Another Opening Day, Another Sellout in Richmond
Another Opening Day, another sellout, as the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) announced another packed house at The Diamond to open the 2019 season. (more…)