Statement from the Flying Squirrels regarding affiliation invitation
“On Wednesday, the Richmond Flying Squirrels received an invitation to remain the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. We look forward to reviewing the specifics of the invitation and final document. In the meantime, we will continue to focus on being an impactful member of the Richmond community and
Flying Squirrels in the 2020 MLB Postseason
The 2020 MLB Postseason is officially under way, and five former Richmond Flying Squirrels players have landed on playoff rosters.
Flying Squirrels opening 'Diamond Disc Golf' at the Ballpark
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels will open up the ballpark for Diamond Disc Golf presented by Woodfin beginning Thursday, September 10 at The Diamond.
Flying Squirrels, Elephant Insurance looking for fans to 'bring the heat'
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels and Elephant Insurance have partnered to present “Bringing the Heat,” a new series in which fans can submit videos of themselves showing off their best pitch for a chance to win prizes.
Flying Squirrels' July 4th celebration honored as MiLB's July Promotion of the Month
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels’ Fourth of July celebration, “Richmond Together Under the Lights,” a partnership with CBS 6 and the City of Richmond, has been named as Minor League Baseball’s Promotion of the Month for July, MiLB announced on Thursday.
Squirrels hosting Q&A with member of T.C. Williams state title team at showing of "Remember the Titans" on Thursday
RICHMOND, Va. – Derick “Sugarbabe” Hopson, a member of the 1971 T.C. Williams High School state championship team, will participate in a pre-movie Q&A session at the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ Movies in the Outfield showing of “Remember the Titans” on Thursday night at The Diamond.
Weekly Funnville Friday Hour Hours Coming to The Diamond
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host Funnville Friday Happy Hour every week from 5-8 p.m. with live music, food and drinks at The Diamond beginning on Friday, July 24.
Flying Squirrels to host Movies in the Outfield
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels will begin hosting Movies in the Outfield, a socially distanced movie-going experience on the field at The Diamond, beginning Thursday night.
Domino stepping down as Flying Squirrels' Chief Executive
RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond Flying Squirrels Chief Executive Chuck Domino is stepping down from his role with the organization effective immediately, the team announced on Thursday.
2020 Flying Squirrels, Minor League Baseball season canceled
RICHMOND, Va. – Major League Baseball informed the Richmond Flying Squirrels on Tuesday that the 2020 Minor League Baseball season has been canceled due the COVID-19 crisis.
Flying Squirrels, Brown Distributing, CBS 6 looking to honor heroes on July 4
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Brown Distributing and CBS 6 will recognize military personnel and veterans with Honoring Our Heroes presented by Brown Distributing on July 4 at The Diamond.
Flying Squirrels, City of Richmond, CBS 6 to present Fourth of July Fireworks Show
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels, the City of Richmond and CBS 6 will provide a special Independence Day fireworks show at The Diamond on Saturday, July 4 for the Richmond community.
Squirrels hosting Father's Day catch on the field, to-go picnic
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels are inviting fans to bring their dads out for Father’s Day Catch on the Field on Sunday, June 21 at The Diamond. The team is currently accepting a limited number of reservations for half-hour time slots to play catch on the field at
Squirrels launching weekly radio show, podcast
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels and Entercom Richmond have partnered to create “The Funnville Nine driven by AAA,” a new weekly radio show and podcast featuring in-depth, behind-the-scenes interviews with Flying Squirrels players, coaches and figures. The half-hour show will air every Monday at 6 p.m. on Sports
Flying Squirrels looking for All-Stars in the community
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels and Elephant Insurance have launched the Community All-Star of the Week program, and they are turning to fans for help in finding nominees. The Flying Squirrels want to recognize members of the local community, such as healthcare workers, first responders and teachers, helping
Flying Squirrels to offer ballpark food pick-up with 'Funnville Foodie Fridays'
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels will have ballpark food available for curbside pickup with Funnville Foodie Fridays on deck at The Diamond. The first Funnville Foodie Friday will be this Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"Opening Day" Fundraisers, Flying Squirrels Charities to donate $40,000 to local COVID-19 relief
RICHMOND, Va. – Last week’s “500 Bases of Love” and “Bring it Home” fundraisers by the Richmond Flying Squirrels and Sports Radio 910 The Fan raised more than $30,000 for COVID-19 relief. With an additional $10,000 contribution from Flying Squirrels Charities, more than $40,000 will be distributed to local organizations
Flying Squirrels, Sports Radio 910 The Fan to host "Bring it Home" fundraiser on Thursday
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels and Sports Radio 910 The Fan have partnered for the “Bring It Home Funn-raiser," which will take place on Thursday from 2-6 p.m., in an effort to bring the Richmond community closer together and to help those fighting on the front lines against
Parney to walk '500 Bases of Love' for COVID-19 relief on Apr. 16
RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond Flying Squirrels’ VP & COO Todd “Parney” Parnell will walk the bases at The Diamond on Thursday, April 16 to help raise help raise funds for Richmond-area organizations assisting with COVID-19 relief efforts.
A Message from the Flying Squirrels
These are unprecedented times and we are grateful for such a terrific relationship with the entire RVA region. In an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with our local and state government and health officials, we will have home games that are postponed because of the pandemic.
Which Flying Squirrels alumni have had the best MLB careers?
Over the last decade, nearly 70 alumni of the Richmond Flying Squirrels have gone on to play in the majors. Many of them played important roles in the Giants’ World Series titles in 2012 and 2014.
After return to Richmond, Shaw seals 2019 with special homecoming
Chris Shaw was shocked when he found out he was being sent back down to Double-A. Just seven months earlier, he had suited up for his major-league debut in San Francisco. Last March, he got the word he would be heading back to the level he thought he had graduated
Flying Squirrels offer "digital field trip" for Richmond-area students
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels have made their 2020 Education Day curriculum available for Richmond-area students online as a “digital field trip.” The new website includes baseball-themed learning activities for students in grades K-5.
Start of Richmond Flying Squirrels, MiLB season delayed indefinitely
RICHMOND, Va. - Minor League Baseball announced on Thursday afternoon it will delay the start of the 2020 season, including the Richmond Flying Squirrels, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Further decisions about the start of the 2020 season will be made at a later date.
Former Braves star Andruw Jones coming to RVA for Flying Squirrels' Opening Night
RICHMOND, Va. - Former MLB standout Andruw Jones will be the special guest for Opening Night as the Richmond Flying Squirrels begin their home schedule at The Diamond on April 16, the team announced on Wednesday. The five-time National League All-Star will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and sign