Richmond Flying Squirrels

Roman candles loaded upside down caused sparks to shoot toward the crowd during the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ postgame fireworks display. A Richmond Fire Department incident report identified this as the cause of the malfunction.

A fireworks malfunction sent sparks toward the crowd during the Richmond Flying Squirrels' postgame fireworks show at CarMax Park on Thursday night.

A fireworks malfunction occurred during a post-game display at the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game in Virginia, causing sparks to fly into the stands. The Richmond Fire Department responded, and no serious injuries were reported. The team is investigating the incident with Pyro Shows, the event's fireworks vendor.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels played a game during the city's first-ever Code Purple air quality alert, prompting fans to decide whether to attend. The team offered ticket exchanges following fan concerns about the decision to play under the alert.

A defamation trial between a Diamond District developer and Richmond Flying Squirrels owner is scheduled for March. The case involves two major players in the Diamond District redevelopment project.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels are criticizing the city for delays in the Diamond District development, despite CarMax Park being operational. They claim the city has broken promises regarding the project.

A Diamond District developer involved in a defamation lawsuit claims the legal action is 'baseless' and an intimidation tactic. He alleges the lawsuit was filed by the Richmond Flying Squirrels' ownership to pressure him for a better business deal, according to court filings.