There will be another Purple Game at Spirit Communications Park, as the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) have scheduled Purple Game 2.0 for August 31. (more…)
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Fireflies Announce Total Eclipse of the Park
Another National Eclipse promotion is in the works, as the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) have announced details for their event on August 21. (more…)
Sandy Alderson Discusses Tim Tebow Signing
During a recent event, New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson admitted that were reasons to sign Tim Tebow that had nothing to do with his prospect status. (more…)
Tim Tebow: Next Up, St. Lucie and the Florida State League
Tim Tebow will be working his attendance magic on the High-A Florida State League tomorrow, as the New York Mets are promoting him from the Columbia Fireflies (Low-A; Sally League) to the St. Lucie Mets. (more…)
Did Tebow Jokes Go Too Far in Charleston?
Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) President and GM Dave Echols apologized for the way his team treated Columbia Fireflies outfielder and former football star Tim Tebow during a recent home series. (more…)
Hagerstown Suns Set Four-Game Series Attendance Record
It was a busy weekend at Municipal Stadium, where the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) set a new franchise record for attendance over a four-game series. (more…)
Housing Planned for BullStreet Development
Plans for development around Spirit Communications Park are taking shape, as new housing is slated for the area. (more…)
If It’s May, It Means Bigger MiLB Crowds
April in Minor League Baseball is always an uphill battle: cool temperatures across the country usually makes for small crowds and less-than-optimal enthusiasm. Now that we’re into May, we’re seeing the big crowds most front-office types expect for the rest of the season. (more…)
Tim Tebow Slated for Columbia Fireflies Stint
Tim Tebow will indeed be assigned to the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) at the beginning of the 2017 season, a move that will raise the team’s national profile while also potentially drawing many more fans — and media — to Spirit Communications Park. (more…)
Best of 2016: #5, Columbia Fireflies
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #5: The debut of the Columbia Fireflies. (more…)
Best of 2016: #6, Rebranding
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #6: Rebranding. (more…)
Columbia Fireflies Unveil All-Star Game Logo
The Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) have unveiled the logo for the 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game. The contest at Spirit Communications Park will be played on June 20, marking the first time the South Atlantic League All-Star Game has come to the Palmetto State’s capital since 1992. (more…)
2016 Best New Logo/Branding: Columbia Fireflies
As chosen by the editors of Ballpark Digest, the 2016 award for Best New Logo/Branding of the Year belongs to the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). (more…)