The Funnville Nine

Richmond Flying Squirrels relief pitcher Evan Gates sat down with broadcaster Blaine McCormick to chat about his strong month of May, what he's been working on, the team's trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown a few weeks ago, chatting with Justin Verlander this spring and more.

Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson sits down with pitcher Michael Stryffeler to chat about his journey from NCAA DII Lake Erie College to independent baseball, signing with the Seattle Mariners, being traded to the San Francisco Giants, missing almost two years with an injury and more.

Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson sat down with pitcher Cameron Cotter to discuss his journey from Greensboro, North Carolina to NC State and then off to independent baseball before signing with the San Francisco Giants and more.

Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson sat down with lefty pitcher Joe Whitman to chat about his journey through baseball to this point, from growing up near Akron, Ohio to heading off to college at Purdue and later back near home at Kent State. They chatted about getting drafted in the second round by the San Francisco Giants, some of his standout performances in Double-A so far this s...

The Richmond Flying Squirrels visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York this week. Broadcaster Trey Wilson caught up with Trent Harris, Sabin Ceballos, Evan Gates, Dylan Cumming and Braxton Roxby to talk about their experience in Cooperstown. 

For today's pregame conversation, Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson sat down with first baseman Bryce Eldridge. They chatted about his start to this season after missing time with a wrist injury this spring, about his progress defensively at first base, about the clip of "Wait a Minute" by The Seldom Scene and his grandfather, Bluegrass Hall of Fame inductee Ben Eldr...

For today's pregame conversation, Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson sat down with pitcher Braxton Roxby. They chatted about Roxby growing up near Johnstown, Pennsylvania, heading to Pitt-Johnstown, playing in the AAABA, joining the Cincinnati Reds, being traded to the San Francisco Giants and more.

Richmond Flying Squirrels pitcher Seth Lonsway sat down with broadcaster Trey Wilson to chat about missing the end of the 2024 season after his appendix ruptured, growing up playing ball in Ohio, heading to Ohio State, the start of his professional career and more.

Richmond Flying Squirrels manager Dennis Pelfrey sat down with broadcaster Trey Wilson to discuss last week's road trip to Harrisburg, some standout performances in the early part of the season and look ahead to this week's series against the Chesapeake Baysox.

For today's pregame conversation, Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson sat down with pitcher Will Bednar to chat about his offseason, his start to this year, pitching in the cold weather and more.

Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson sat down with outfielder Vaun Brown to talk about his start to the season, this year's team and more.

With The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia hosting its 40th and final season of professional baseball on the Boulevard in 2025, the Richmond Flying Squirrels hosted a fan-voted All-Diamond Team. The first handful of winners have been announced, including the three starting pitchers selected: John Smoltz, Tom Glavine and Logan Webb.  Webb, who pitched in Richmond for the Flying Squirrels in 2018 and 20...

As we close in on the first pitch of the 2025 Richmond Flying Squirrels season, broadcaster Trey Wilson sat down with manager Dennis Pelfrey and pitcher John Michael Bertrand to talk about the final Opening Night at The Diamond.

Ryan Walker joined Blaine McCormick to chat about his breakout 2024 season with the San Francisco Giants, look back at his days with the Richmond Flying Squirrels and more

For today's episode, Blaine McCormick caught up with Tyler Fitzgerald during San Francisco Giants spring training in Scottsdale. They talked about Fitzgerald's breakout rookie season in 2024, including his power surge in July, his MVP season with Richmond in 2022, his training routine and more.

Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Blaine McCormick caught up with 2024 Richmond infielder Christian Koss during San Francisco Giants spring training in Scottsdale. They talked about Koss' trade from the Red Sox to the Giants last spring, missing time with an injury, his incredible performance against his old team in Portland, Maine last summer, his family and more. 

Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson sat down with 2023 Richmond pitcher Spencer Bivens to chat about his rise to the majors in 2024 with the San Francisco Giants, including his MLB debut in June against the Angels and his first MLB start later that month against the Dodgers.

For our 2025 season premiere, Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson caught up with San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong. They discussed Birdsong's journey in 2024, from his dominating start to the year in Double-A to his MLB debut for the Giants last June against the Chicago Cubs.

For our latest episode, Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson chats with Richmond manager Dennis Pelfrey, who was selected as the manager for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League this year. They chatted about Flying Squirrels players Bryce Eldridge and William Kempner and their performances in Arizona this fall as well as some possible future Flying Squirrels who represented the...

For today's pregame conversation, Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster sat down with 2024 Flying Squirrels Player of the Year Carter Howell to talk about winning the award, his 2024 season and looking ahead into his offseason. 

For today's pregame conversation, Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson chats with first baseman Bryce Eldridge, who joined the team last week for the final two weeks of the 2024 season. Eldridge, a native of Vienna, Virginia, grew up an hour and 45 minutes north of Richmond and helped Madison High School to a pair of state championships before being selected by the San Francisco...

For today's pregame conversation, Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Blaine McCormick sat down with pitcher Seth Corry. They chatted about his 2024 season, his journey over the last several years battling injuries and more.

For today's pregame conversation, Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson sat down with Erie SeaWolves pitcher Matt Seelinger, who pitched for Richmond in 2021. They discussed his journey through five affiliated organizations, including the Pirates, Rays, Giants Phillies and now the Tigers, spending some time in independent baseball, flashed back to his part in the Flying Squirrels&...

For today's pregame conversation, Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson caught up with pitcher Will Bednar. They talked about his time growing up near Pittsburgh, heading off to Mississippi State and helping the Bulldogs win the College World Series, his 2024 season and more.

For today's pregame conversation, Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson sat down with manager Dennis Pelfrey to discuss the team's award recipients for the 2024 season, including Player of the Year Carter Howell, Pitcher of the Year John Michael Bertrand, Puritan Cleaners Dirty Squirrel of the Year Turner Hill and the recipient of the Community Service Award, which was also B...