Great week has Richmond climbing the standings
Last week, the Flying Squirrels were sitting in 3rd place in the Western Division. Five wins over the last six games only helped them move up one game but they did knock Bowie out of 2nd place.
View ArticleFlying Squirrel lose momentum, maintain standing
All that momentum that the Flying Squirrels had last week hit a screeching halt, as they went 2-4 and are on a three game losing streak. Still thanks to the Senators, the Squirrels didn’t lose much...
View ArticleQ&A with Squirrels pitching coach Ross Grimsley
The Squirrels' pitching coach, Ross Grimsley, is a former 20 game winner in the Majors where he participated in three postseasons and one All Star Game -- plus he was a very colorful player back in the...
View ArticleBusy weekend at the Diamond could be great for the Flying Squirrels
The Squirrels are inching closer to the 2nd place Bowie, helped by a strong showing from an All-Star. This will come in handy with phenom Bryce Harper coming to town this week (for real this time).
View ArticleUPDATE: Baseball prodigy Bryce Harper to play in Richmond
One of the game’s most exciting prospects will play at the Diamond this weekend. The overall first pick of the 2010 draft is a new outfielder for the AA Harrisburg Senators, who begin a weekend series...
View ArticleThe Flying Squirrels, first place is oh, so close!
With nine games in seven days a team hopes to just survive. Going 7-2 during that stretch is a damn near miracle. That’s what the Squirrels accomplished.
View ArticleThe Squirrels are still flying high
Your Flying Squirrels are half a game out of first place! With an upcoming six game home stretch, first place is in sight!
View ArticleSquirrels coming off a rough week
Last week was one big missed opportunity for Richmond. They were swept by New Hampshire before taking two out of three from Portland. When the dust settled, Richmond found themselves back in third...
View ArticleSquirrels’ season starting to slip
It might be too early to say this, but it seems like Richmond is letting their season slip away from them. Richmond is now 3.5 games out of 1st place and 2.5 games out of a playoff spot. There are only...
View ArticleQ&A with Flying Squirrels broadcaster Anthony Oppermann
Anthony Oppermann is one half of the broadcasting team of the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Oppermann handles pre- and post- game duties as well as in-game broadcast for home contests. He can also be...
View ArticleSquirrels need to make it count
The Squirrels made their playoff case by going 4-2 last week against two solid ball clubs; however, with last night’s loss, Richmond fell back to two games behind Bowie for the wild card.
View ArticleThe Flying Squirrels are in the PLAYOFFS!
An AMAZING finale to the Squirrels season has made them bound for the playoffs. Although riding high at the moment, the Squirrels face a very challenging Harrisburg Senators starting tomorrow in...
View ArticleThe Flying Squirrels look to end the season on top
The Squirrels made the last weeks of the regular season both dramatic and exciting, and it's a trend that they are continuing into the playoffs. After confidently defeating the Harrisburg Senators, the...
View ArticleBallpark Nutz: it’s time to for a new baseball stadium
The Flying Squirrels announced today Ballpark Nutz, an advocacy group designed to spur action on a new baseball stadium and to facilitate an official city plan to do so.
View ArticleFlying Squirrels looking for ‘FUNN’ staff members for 2012 season
Richmond’s minor league baseball team will host two job fairs to help fill available positions for the 2012 season. Both job fairs are this week, so if you’re interested in working at the Diamond this...
View ArticleFlying Squirrels release conceptual renderings of a new ballpark
Almost two months ago, the Richmond Flying Squirrels announced the creation of a citizen advocacy group to lobby for the construction of a new ballpark on the Boulevard. Today the Squirrels released...
View ArticleFlying Squirrels sell-out season opener
The Flying Squirrels have announced that individual tickets for tomorrow evening’s home opener have sold out. Only select tickets remain for the Dale Murphy Meet & Greet that will be held tomorrow...
View Article5 Things
There are simply too many exciting things going on this weekend. Stay hydrated, take breaks, and wear comfortable shoes. And don’t forget to factor in time for your nap, because, trust us, no one likes...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Opening Day for the Flying Squirrels
Last night, the Flying Squirrels welcomed a capacity crowd of 9,560 to the Diamond for their home opener. Taking on division rivals, the Altoona Curve, the Squirrels prevailed by a score of 7-3. Here...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Flying Squirrels vs. Reading Phillies
On April 17th, the Flying Squirrels faced the Reading Phillies at the Diamond. The Squirrels ended up losing 6-19 that day. The team is currently 8-9 on the season, just three games away from first...
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