We have some new details and conceptual renderings about a new Richmond Flying Squirrels ballpark, as the Double-A Eastern League team moves forward with a schematic site design submitted to the city. (more…)
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New Richmond ballpark groundbreaking expected this spring
With additional investors in place, the team behind the creation of a new Richmond ballpark as well as other development in The Diamond vicinity expects a groundbreaking on the Flying Squirrels facility later in the spring. (more…)
Changes on tap for new Flying Squirrels ballpark
Faced with rising construction costs and MiLB-mandated deadlines, the city of Richmond is adjusting payment schedules and budgets for a new Flying Squirrels ballpark, including postponing the purchase of a VCU stadium at the site. (more…)
Richmond Flying Squirrels rent at new ballpark reportedly at $3M annually
With a new design team in place and more control over the facility, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League) are moving toward a new-ballpark plan calling for around $3 million in annual rent. (more…)
Is 2025 a firm deadline for teams to meet MiLB facility upgrades? Maybe not
After Richmond officials announced they would not make a 2025 deadline for a new Flying Squirrels ballpark, a letter from MiLB indicates a 2025 deadline may not be totally firm–as long as a financing plan is in place. (more…)
DiBella raises concerns on new Richmond ballpark
He’s raised similar concerns before, and he’s doing it again: Flying Squirrels president and managing general partner Lou DiBella is warning that if a new Richmond ballpark isn’t up and running by 2025, the area is in danger of losing Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Despite lame-duck status, $3.5M needed for The Diamond renovations in 2023
Despite plans for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League) to move to a new ballpark for the 2025 season and meeting MiLB’s new facility rules, MLB is mandating some $3.5 million in The Diamond renovations for the coming season. (more…)
Zoning change on tap for Richmond Flying Squirrels new ballpark site
Building a modern pro ballpark involves so many small but essential steps before a shovel hits the ground, and this one is essential: the Richmond City Council is fast-tracking a zoning change for 67 acres where a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League) ballpark will be located. (more…)
Richmond moves forward on new $2.4 billion development, including new Flying Squirrels ballpark
With the selection of investors to lead a new $2.4 billion mixed-use development, Richmond officials now have a plan for a new Flying Squirrels ballpark near the current Diamond location. (more…)
Flying Squirrels: We’re willing to pay $1M annually in new-ballpark rent
Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League) president and managing general partner Lou DiBella says he and his fellow owners are willing to pay $1 million annually in lease payments for a new Richmond ballpark as part of a 30-year lease. (more…)
Richmond requests proposals for development, new Flying Squirrels ballpark
As expected, the city of Richmond has issued a Request for Interest in search of developers looking to create a 70-acre Diamond District, which would include a new $80-million Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A Northeast) ballpark. (more…)
Flying Squirrels ballpark plan emerging
Finally: it’s being reported that a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A Northeast) ballpark plan is moving forward, with some sort of announcement planned for coming days. (more…)
Richmond development to include $80-$100M Flying Squirrels ballpark
Virginia Commonwealth University and city officials unveiled preliminary plans for a 100-acre development that will include a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A Northeast) ballpark costing between $80 million and $100 million. (more…)