The Richmond Flying Squirrels are a minor league baseball team in Richmond, Virginia. The team, which is a part of the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league club, and plays at The Diamond. The Squirrels were previously known as the Connecticut Defenders. Prior to their playing there, the Richmond Braves (Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League) played there. Read Less