With the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) mired in a 15-game losing streak, VP & COO Todd “Parney” Parnell is taking matters into his own hands, swearing off showers and donning the orange RVA uniform until the team wins. (more…)
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Flying Squirrels announce Diamond upgrades
Faced with the prospect of at least two more years at The Diamond, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) announce three upgrades for the facility. (more…)
Flying Squirrels, Giants extend player development contract
As expected, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and the San Francisco Giants announced a two-year extension to the player development contract (PDC) between the two organizations, through the 2016 season. Through the first five seasons of the Squirrels’ affiliation with San Francisco, 27 players have gone on to make their Major League […]
Beer, spiedies on the line at EL championship series
There’s really no loser in this bet, as Richmond Flying Squirrels VP/COO Todd “Parney” Parnell and Binghamton Mets GM Jim Weed wager spiedies and beer on the outcome of the Eastern League championship series. If Richmond wins, Weed will send two cases of chicken spiedies — a Central New York state delicacy sold at B-Mets […]
Richmond’s newest ballpark brew: Chin Music
Every great ballpark has a special brew, and you can add the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) to the list with the unveiling of a new ballpark lager: Chin Music. The new beer is being brewed by the Center of the Universe Brewing Company (COTU) and will hit the market on March 1, […]
DiBella to Richmond: Commit to new ballpark, or we move
Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) President Lou DiBella says it’s time for the city to commit to a new ballpark; otherwise, he’ll look to move the team. UPDATED! In fact, he’s even brought up the possibility of a move with MiLB President Pat O’Conner, though he’s come short of actually seeking permission to […]