We have some personnel news from the Columbia Fireflies (Low-A East), where Brad Shank replaces John Katz as team president. (more…)
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MiLB teams face lease issues with MLB reorg
Many MiLB teams are facing lease issues after the takeover of the sport by Major League Baseball, with many ballpark agreements specifying terms applying to franchises part of the National Association. (more…)
Royals add Quad Cities, Columbia as affiliates
The Kansas City Royals have invited the Quad Cities River Bandits and Columbia Fireflies as new affiliates, and the Omaha Storm Chasers and Northwest Arkansas Naturals as returning farm teams. (more…)
New York Mets keep core of MiLB affiliates in place
The New York Mets will keep the core of their MiLB affiliates in place for 2021 and beyond, with the only change adding the Brooklyn Cyclones as a new full-season affiliate, replacing the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Personnel News: New Jersey, Columbia
We have personnel news to report from the New Jersey Jackals (independent; Frontier League) and the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Fireflies to Welcome One-Millionth Fan at Segra Park
An attendance milestone is on tap for the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) this week, as the team will welcome Segra Park‘s one-millionth fan on either Thursday, July 11 or Friday, July 12. One fan in attendance will have the chance to win $1 million dollars that evening. (more…)
New for 2019: Segra Park
The Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) have announced a name change to their ballpark, as the former Spirit Communications Park is now Segra Park. Earlier today, Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks Corp. announced that the two companies have rebranded as Segra. (more…)
Fireflies, Mets Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) and the New York Mets are continuing their affiliation, as the two sides have extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Editor’s Choice Award: National Eclipse Games
On August 21, many teams around baseball staged games and viewing parties to observe the National Eclipse. By seizing the opportunity to host a game in honor of this rare event, these teams created a memorable day in baseball that is being recognized by Ballpark Digest. (more…)
Promotions Watch: August/September Highlights
The Minor League Baseball season is approaching its final days, but that does not mean that teams are slowing it down on the promotional front. (more…)
Eclipse Boffo Box Office for MiLB Teams
Combining an eclipse viewing party with a Minor League Baseball game ended up being box-office genius for many teams, with one — the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) — setting a team single-game attendance record. (more…)
Total Eclipse: Ballparks Prepare to Blackout
It’s time to bring out those viewing glasses and gather the family because for the first time since 1918, a total solar eclipse will turn the skies dark for a few minutes on August 21. Professional baseball teams across the country are jumping on this trend and preparing for their ballpark blackouts with unique events […]
New Attendance Record for Columbia Fireflies
With 13 games left on the home schedule, the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) have set a season attendance record — 261,691 with only 53 home games played this season. (more…)