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…)
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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…)
VCU Includes Off-Campus Ballpark in Master Plan
Virginia Commonwealth University included a new off-campus ballpark in a recent master plan, showing another sign of a potential shared facility with the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League). (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 10th Season Logo Unveiled
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) have unveiled their 10th season logo, part of a year-long celebration that will take place in 2019. (more…)
Personnel News: Reading, Richmond
We have personnel news to report from a pair of Class AA Eastern League squads, including the Reading Fightin Phils and the Richmond Flying Squirrels. (more…)
Fredericksburg Eager for Ballpark Discussions; Flying Squirrels Monitoring Situation
After unveiling a proposed letter of intent, Fredericksburg, VA officials are eager to continue discussions about a proposed ballpark for the relocating Potomac Nationals (High; Carolina League). Meanwhile, the nearby Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) will monitor Fredericksburg’s actions as they pursue a new Richmond ballpark. (more…)
Evans Concerned About The Diamond’s Condition
San Francisco Giants senior vice president and general manager Bobby Evans is expressing concern about the condition of The Diamond, home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League). (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…)
Could Warehouse Shift Jumpstart New Richmond Flying Squirrels Ballpark?
We’ve had many starts and stops over the years, but Friday’s announcement that a state agency is moving a liquor warehouse from The Boulevard area could spur activity on planning for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels ballpark. (more…)
Improvements on Tap at The Diamond
Leading up to the 2018 season, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) will make improvements to The Diamond, including upgrades to the lighting and sound system. (more…)
ABC to Request Move; Could Clear Richmond Ballpark Site
If the potential relocation of a state central liquor warehouse moves forward, it could clear land for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels‘ (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark. (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…)