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Former R-Braves pitcher Peter Moylan coming to The Diamond June 12

Australian reliever spent parts of two seasons in Richmond, 12 years in MLB
June 5, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – Former Richmond Braves pitcher and 12-year major leaguer Peter Moylan will make an appearance at The Diamond on Thursday, June 12 to sign autographs and throw the ceremonial first pitch. Moylan returns to Richmond for the Flying Squirrels’ 2000s Night next week in the latest of their

Sugastey's five-RBI days sends Squirrels to 11-9 comeback win

Sugastey and Pomares combine for eight RBIs in Richmond victory
June 8, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – Backed by a career-high five-RBI performance by Adrian Sugastey, the Richmond Flying Squirrels closed the road trip with an 11-9 victory over the Erie SeaWolves Sunday afternoon at UPMC Park. The Flying Squirrels (17-40) racked up a season-high 11 runs in the comeback win with five extra-base

Early Squirrels lead dwindles in 4-2 loss to SeaWolves

Erie responds with two home runs to capture win
June 7, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels gathered a pair of runs on three consecutive hits early, but fell to the Erie SeaWolves, 4-2, Saturday night at UPMC Park.

Clutch pitching rockets Richmond to 4-3 win in 12 innings over Erie

Choate twirls six scoreless frames in victory
June 6, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – Backed by a solid start from Jack Choate and three scoreless relief innings by Braxton Roxby, the Richmond Flying Squirrels claimed a 4-3 win over the Erie SeaWolves in a 12-inning game Friday night at UPMC Park.

SeaWolves' bats strike big in 12-4 win over Squirrels

Richmond losing streaks extends to season-high five consecutive games
June 5, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held to four hits in a 12-4 loss to the Erie SeaWolves Thursday night at UPMC Park.

Series Preview: Summer Heats Up as Flying Squirrels Host Rumble Ponies

Series features a giveaway commemorating The Diamond, a fireworks show, Father’s Day FUNN and more.
June 5, 2025

Hot Squirrel Summer has arrived in RVA! The Flying Squirrels return home to The Diamond for a six-game series vs. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies currently lead the Eastern League Northeast Division with a roster including two of the top

Squirrels walked off by SeaWolves in back-and-forth battle

Gavello blasts two-out, two-run homer in ninth, but Richmond falls in comeback try
June 4, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels bashed a season-high four home runs but allowed two runs in the bottom of the ninth in a 7-6 loss against the Erie SeaWolves Wednesday night at UPMC Park.

Squirrels fall to SeaWolves, 8-3, in road opener

Sinacola holds Erie scoreless through three relief innings in defeat
June 3, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels fell behind early and were held to an 8-3 loss against the Erie SeaWolves Tuesday night at UPMC Park.

The Nutshell: All Roads Lead Back Home

Whitman's professional path drove him to a venue he idolized
June 3, 2025

Professional baseball players don’t choose where they play. It’s often in towns they never heard of or thousands of miles away from family.

Squirrels drop series finale to Senators

Harrisburg takes no-hit bid into eighth, wins 5-1 on Sunday afternoon
June 1, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held hitless until the eighth inning and lost to the Harrisburg Senators, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond.

Early runs hold in 4-2 Squirrels loss to Senators

Myrick, Gates combine for five scoreless relief innings on Saturday
May 31, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – A pair of two-run homers in the first inning held as the Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Harrisburg Senators, 4-2, on Saturday night at The Diamond.

Squirrels power past Senators, 7-6

Trio of early homers lift Richmond over Harrisburg on Friday night
May 30, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels hit three early homers and held off the Harrisburg Senators for a 7-6 win on Friday night at The Diamond.

Ray Edwards wins Flying Squirrels' #1 Fan Bobblehead Contest

Bobblehead giveaway set for The Diamond’s final regular season game on Sept. 14
May 30, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels announced Ray Edwards as the winner of their #1 Fan Bobblehead Contest presented by Pepsi on Friday morning.

Squirrels rally, lose late to Senators

Gavello hits first Double-A homer in 8-3 Richmond loss to Harrisburg
May 29, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – Thomas Gavello hit a homer in the sixth to help overcome an early hole but the Richmond Flying Squirrels allowed five runs over the next two innings and lost to the Harrisburg Senators, 8-3, on Thursday night at The Diamond.

Eldridge homers, drives in three in 4-1 Squirrels win

Hill collects three hits, bullpen throws 6.1 scoreless innings for Richmond
May 28, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – Bryce Eldridge hit a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs as the Richmond Flying Squirrels beat the Harrisburg Senators, 4-1, on Wednesday night at The Diamond.

Squirrels lose to Sens in 11 on rainy night

Whitman throws seven scoreless before error-filled extra innings tip game toward Harrisburg
May 27, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Harrisburg Senators, 3-2, in 11 rainy innings on Tuesday night at The Diamond.

Squirrels swept in Sunday doubleheader

Richmond drops five games in trip to Binghamton by combined six runs
May 25, 2025

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels were swept in a doubleheader by the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Sunday afternoon at Mirabito Stadium, falling in the first game, 2-1, before losing the second, 4-2.

The Landsharks and The Mashup headline Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest on July 4

Independence Day celebration includes live music, fireworks and more at The Diamond
May 13, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels announced Tuesday afternoon The Landsharks and The Mashup will headline Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest presented by Chick-fil-A on July 4 at The Diamond. The Independence Day celebration will feature fireworks, live music, food and drink specials and more.

Squirrels walked off for third time this week

Binghamton flirts with perfection, rallies to beat Richmond in ninth
May 24, 2025

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels did not pick up their first baserunner until the eighth and were four outs shy of being no-hit before taking the lead and then losing it in a 3-2 loss to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Saturday night at Mirabito Stadium.

Pelfrey sets new Squirrels wins record with 6-1 victory

Richmond drops completion game before taking nightcap in Binghamton
May 23, 2025

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels beat the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, 6-1, on Friday night at Mirabito Stadium to give Dennis Pelfrey his 217th win, setting a new record for managerial wins in franchise history.

Series Preview: A Week at The Diamond You Won’t Want to Miss!

Series features 1,000th Flying Squirrels game, a fan-favorite youth giveaway, Poppy the pygmy hippo jersey and lots more!
May 23, 2025

The Harrisburg Senators, Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, will play the Flying Squirrels at The Diamond from Tuesday, May 27 through Sunday, June 1. The current Senators roster includes four of the Nationals’ top 30 prospects, as listed by MLB.

Squirrels postponed Thursday in Binghamton

Completion of Wednesday’s suspended game moved to Friday
May 22, 2025

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Thursday night’s Richmond Flying Squirrels road games against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Mirabito Stadium have been postponed due to wet grounds.

Squirrels, Ponies suspended for rain Wednesday

Richmond, Binghamton tied through five innings
May 21, 2025

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Wednesday’s game between the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Mirabito Stadium was suspended for rain after five innings of play.

Lonsway throws scoreless start but Squirrels fall in ninth

Binghamton walks off for 4-1 win over Richmond to open series
May 20, 2025

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Seth Lonsway fired another scoreless start but the Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, 4-1, on a walk-off homer by Alex Ramirez on Tuesday night at Mirabito Stadium.

The Nutshell: Resilience in the storm

Michael Stryffeler's career has endured many winding turns
May 19, 2025

Resilience and some luck have followed pitcher Michael Stryffeler through all his stops in baseball.