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The Richmond Flying Squirrels are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Richmond, Virginia, they are a member of the Eastern League.

Whitman Named Eastetrn League Pitcher of the Week

May 5, 2025 - RICHMOND, Va. - Richmond Flying Squirrels left-hander Joe Whitman has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for April 28-May 4, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday afternoon. On Saturday night against the Somerset Patriots at The Diamond, Whitman threw six perfect innings and set a career high with 10 strikeouts. Whitman retired all 18 batters he faced on Saturday. It was his fifth start this year, his first season at Double-A, and his first winning decision at the level. In Saturday's game, the Fl... Full Story

Howell Named Eastetrn League Player of the Week

May 5, 2025 - RICHMOND, Va. - Richmond Flying Squirrels outfielder Carter Howell has been named the Eastern League Player of the Week for April 28-May 4, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday afternoon. In six games at The Diamond last week against the Somerset Patriots, Howell batted .423 (11-for-26) with three homers, two doubles, five RBIs and three walks. Howell's three homers on the week were his first home runs this season and doubled his career total with the Flying Squirrels to six. Last year, he led the Eastern League i... Full Story

Patriots Rally Late, Hold off Squirrels in Finale

May 4, 2025 - RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels allowed four later runs and lost to the Somerset Patriots, 5-4, on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond. The Flying Squirrels (8-19) split the six-game series with the Patriots (12-15) and had their three-game win streak snapped. Richmond led 4-1 entering the seventh before an RBI double by Garrett Martin and a single by Max Burt closed the score to 4-3. In the top of the eighth, Rafael Flores hit a two-run homer off Dylan Cumming (Loss, 0-2) to give the Patriots a 5-4 lead. ... Full Story

Whitman, Gates Take No-Hit Bid into Ninth in Squirrels' Win

May 3, 2025 - RICHMOND, Va. - Joe Whitman threw six perfect innings to pick up his first Double-A win as the Richmond Flying Squirrels beat the Somerset Patriots, 4-1, on Saturday night at The Diamond. The Flying Squirrels (8-18) took a no-hit bid into the ninth inning and picked up their third straight win over the Patriots (11-15). Whitman (Win, 1-3) set a career high with 10 strikeouts and retired all 18 batters he faced on 70 pitches. Justin Wishkoski belted a two-run homer in the fifth against Somerset starter Trent Sellers ... Full Story

• Howell Named Eastetrn League Player of the Week - May 5, 2025
  
• Whitman Named Eastetrn League Pitcher of the Week - May 5, 2025
  
• Patriots Rally Late, Hold off Squirrels in Finale - May 4, 2025
  
• Whitman, Gates Take No-Hit Bid into Ninth in Squirrels' Win - May 3, 2025
  
• Squirrels Win Back-And-Forth Game in Extras - May 2, 2025
  
• Choate, Bullpen Handle Patriots in 5-1 Squirrels Win - May 1, 2025
  
• Squirrels Set April Attendance Record, Lose to Patriots - April 30, 2025
  
• Squirrels Allow Team-Record Five Homers in Loss to Patriots - April 29, 2025
  
• Squirrels Close Akron Road Trip with 16-7 Loss - April 27, 2025
  
• Squirrels Split Doubleheader with 'Ducks - April 26, 2025
  
• Flying Squirrels, RubberDucks Postponed Friday in Akron - April 25, 2025
  
• Squirerls' Slide Continues with 10-2 Loss to RubberDucks - April 24, 2025
  
• Squirerls Shut out by 'Ducks on Wednesday - April 23, 2025
  
• Eldridge Homers But Squirrels Drop Road-Trip Opener - April 22, 2025
  
• Baysox Take Series Finale over Squirrels - April 20, 2025
  
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Richmond Flying Squirrels Most Valuable Player David Villar (left) and Pitcher of the Year Ronnie Williams
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League: Eastern League
Home: Richmond, Virginia
Class: AA
Affiliation: San Francisco Giants
Website: Richmond Flying Squirrels site
Schedule: Full Richmond Flying Squirrels Schedule Statistics: Full Richmond Flying Squirrels Statistics

Wed., May 7		Richmond at Harrisburg	11:00 a.m.
Tue., May 6		Richmond at Harrisburg	6:00 p.m.
Sun., May 4	L	Somerset 5 at Richmond 4	Final
Sat., May 3	W	Somerset 1 at Richmond 4	Final
Fri., May 2	W	Somerset 7 at Richmond 8	Final (10)
Thu., May 1	W	Somerset 1 at Richmond 5	Final
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• Ex-VCU righty Danny Watson is back in RVA, but not the same - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (May 1)
  
• Struggling Squirrels have reason to believe, says manager - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 30)
  
• Yankees prospect Spencer Jones knocking on door of Triple-A - EL Bridgewater Courier-News (April 30)
  
• Squirrels split Saturday doubleheader with 'Ducks - EL NewsBreak - Akron (April 27)
  
• Want to be Squirrels pitching coach? Find time for 16 guys. - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 20)
  
• Why Squirrels pitching coach Paul Oseguera does what he does - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 18)
  
• Squirrels' Lou DiBella reunited with first love, baseball - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 18)
  
• CarMax Park 'topped' on The Diamond's 40th birthday - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 17)
  
• Honored guests attending The Diamond's 40th birthday bash - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 15)
  
• The Diamond, 'The Concrete Jungle,' crowd magnet? - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 14)
  
• CarMax Park won't have cuts that The Diamond experienced - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 11)
  
• John Smoltz sees pitchers under 'different reward system' - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 7)
  
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