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
Flying Squirrels, COTU reveal 'Richmond Rally Cap' as name for new beer
RICHMOND, Va. - The votes have been tallied, and the new official beer of the Richmond Flying Squirrels will be called Richmond Rally Cap, the Flying Squirrels and Center of the University Brewing Company (COTU) in conjunction with Entercom Richmond announced on Tuesday. The new grapefruit shandy will be released
Alguacil returns as Flying Squirrels manager in 2020
RICHMOND, Va. - José Alguacil will return to manage the Richmond Flying Squirrels for the 2020 season, the San Francisco Giants announced on Monday. Steve Kline will also return to Richmond as the pitching coach and Doug Clark has been appointed as the Flying Squirrels' hitting coach.
Chris Ray selected as recipient of 2020 Paul Keyes RBI Award
RICHMOND, Va. - Former MLB pitcher and co-founder of Center of the Universe Brewing Chris Ray has been named the recipient of the 2020 Paul Keyes RBI Award, the Richmond Flying Squirrels announced on Thursday.
Flying Squirrels President Lou DiBella elected to International Boxing Hall of Fame
RICHMOND, Va. - Richmond Flying Squirrels President & Managing General Partner Lou DiBella has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday.
Brian Jordan headlining Flying Squirrels' annual Hot Stove Banquet
RICHMOND, Va. - Former two-sport standout at the University of Richmond, National League All-Star outfielder and National Football League safety Brian Jordan will be the headlining guest for the Richmond Flying Squirrels' annual Charity Hot Stove Banquet on Wed., Jan. 22 at the Siegel Center, the Flying Squirrels announced on
Flying Squirrels, Center of the Universe Brewing reveal finalists for new beer name
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels and Center of the Universe Brewing Company (COTU) in conjunction with Entercom Richmond revealed four finalists for the name of a new beer set to debut in the spring of 2020. Fans are being asked to vote for the winning name of the
Former Flying Squirrels across MLB in 2019
In the franchise's 10 seasons, the Richmond Flying Squirrels have seen 67 of their alumni go on to play in the major leagues. In 2019, there were 34 former Flying Squirrels players who played in the big leagues.
Name submissions for new Flying Squirrels, COTU beer now open
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels and Center of the Universe Brewing Company (COTU) in conjunction with Entercom Richmond are calling on fans to submit names for their new beer, which will debut in the spring of 2020.
Flying Squirrels, VMHC present "Hamilton Arrives" at The Diamond on Nov. 16
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will host "HAMILTON Arrives: Fireworks Spectacular at The Diamond" on Sat., Nov. 16, as part of a series of events coinciding with the arrival of HAMILTON at the Altria Theatre in Richmond and Chrysler
Bart selected for Fall Stars Game
Richmond Flying Squirrels catcher Joey Bart has been selected for the Arizona Fall League's Fall Stars Game presented by Bowman Baseball Cards, the league announced on Tuesday.
Flying Squirrels nominated for top MiLB award
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels have been selected as the Eastern League's nominee for the John H. Johnson President's Award, Minor League Baseball's top honor, as announced by the league on Thursday morning.
Flying Squirrels alumni in the 2019 MLB Postseason
The 2019 MLB Postseason began earlier this week with the NL and AL Wild Card Games, and the Division Series games begin tonight. The Flying Squirrels' parent club, the San Francisco Giants, missed out on this year's playoffs, but there are still a handful of former Squirrels to pull for
Parney named Eastern League Executive of the Year
RICHMOND, Va. - Richmond Flying Squirrels Vice President & COO Todd "Parney" Parnell has been named the 2019 Eastern League Executive of the Year, the league announced on Wednesday morning. It is the third time Parney has been selected for the award, which will be presented at the Baseball Winter