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Richmond Flying Squirrels take series opener from Bowie Baysox, 6-2

The Richmond Flying Squirrels cruised to a 6-2 win over the Bowie Baysox to open the homestand on Tuesday at The Diamond. read more

Pros of Richmond’s new plan to pay for the Diamond District development outweigh risk, city leaders say

Richmond is pitching a new way to pay for the Flying Squirrels’ new stadium that city leaders say will help keep the team in town and save money – but comes with a “minimum risk” for ... read more

Richmond's baseball stadium was billed as risk-free. Now leaders say there is risk.

The city intends to issue general obligation bonds to pay for a new minor-league baseball stadium. If the worst-case-scenario plays out, Richmond will have to cut services or raise taxes ... read more

‘Formed by the Mighty James’: Flying Squirrels show off James River-inspired uniforms to benefit non-profit

The Richmond Flying Squirrels will temporarily go from red to blue, becoming the "Richmond River City" during an upcoming game -- all to benefit the James River Association. read more

There's a catch associated with end of Flying Squirrels' first homestand

We’re going to kind of work on some things this off week here and really focus on the remainder of the season.” ... read more

Richmond Flying Squirrels win at Harrisburg on Sunday, earn series split

A four-run fourth, highlighted by a Carter Howell two-run double, lifted the Richmond Flying Squirrels to a 7-4 win over the Harrisburg Senators on Sunday. read more

As first-year Squirrels' COO, ex-Liberty linebacker Ben Rothrock reached goal

Ben Rothrock worked in the Altoona Curve front office and reported to Todd Parnell, the organization’s general manager. Parnell regularly called employees to his office to hear their professional ... read more

‘We have got to get shovels in the ground’: Council plays ball on stadium bond plan

Administrators’ pitch to change the city’s approach to financing its massive Diamond District development appeared to land receptively with Richmond City Council on Monday, despite increased risk. read more

Richmond's plan to rebuild baseball stadium reaches final innings

On Monday, the city announced it now plans to issue $170 million in general obligation bonds to pay for a new stadium to replace the outdated, dilapidated Diamond. read more

PHOTOS: Richmonders pack the Diamond for Flying Squirrels’ opening night game

Baseball fans from around the Richmond area packed the Diamond Tuesday night for the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ 14th-consecutive opening night game. read more

Richmond city EDA approves $1.5M more for Diamond District ballpark design

Richmond’s Economic Development Authority is stepping back up to the plate with more funding for the stadium’s design. read more

🌊 The Current: News from around the state

The University of Richmond is reburying any human remains found in what's believed to be more graves at a memorial it plans to build. ( Times-Dispatch) UR was built on a cemetery for enslaved people ... read more