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…)
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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…)
Personnel News: Richmond Flying Squirrels
We have some personnel news to report from the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League), who have announced several promotions within their front office. (more…)
Land Could Become Available for Flying Squirrels Ballpark
A site for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark might open up in the near future, as the state agency that occupies the site could find a new location. (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…)
Flying Squirrels Unveil New Marquee at The Diamond
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) are adding a new marquee at The Diamond. Plans for the marquee were announced by the Flying Squirrels, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Elephant Insurance on Tuesday. (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…)
Flying Squirrels Optimistic on New Ballpark Talks
As the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled the latest enhancement to The Diamond, team officials indicated that new ballpark talks are making progress. (more…)
Flying Squirrels, Richmond, VCU Sign Ballpark MOU
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the City of Richmond agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a new Boulevard-area ballpark costing between $50 million and $60 million. (more…)
Flying Squirrels Poised to Welcome Three Millionth Fan
A milestone this weekend for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League): the front office is poised to welcome its three-millionth fan in team history. (more…)
Richmond, Flying Squirrels Present New Ballpark Plan
Will this finally get done? We have a proposal from Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and Virginia Commonwealth University for a new ballpark near the team’s current home, The Diamond. (more…)
Flying Squirrels, Giants Extend PDC
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and the San Francisco Giants extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Cold Weather Gear
While Minor League Baseball is often associated with the warm nights of spring and summer, fans in many parts of the country will begin the season in chilly climates. To help their spectators get through the cold early-season games, many teams are giving away cold weather gear. In the latest Promotions Watch, we take (more…)