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…)
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…)
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…)
After opening new ballparks in Fort Wayne and Columbia to wide acclaim and a measurable economic impact, Hardball Capital’s Jason Freier may be setting his sights on another new facility — this one for the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
The Columbia Fireflies are slated to open the season with former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow on their roster, allowing their South Atlantic League rivals to plan on his arrival. (more…)
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…)
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…)
A friendly reminder: We’re now accepting nominations for our annual Ballpark Digest awards! We’ve already begun the process with the naming of Spirit Communications Park as Ballpark of the Year, and we’re seeking input for other worthy recipients. (more…)
It’s that time of year again, when we honor baseball’s best and brightest with the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. We’ve already begun the process with the naming of Spirit Communications Park as Ballpark of the Year, and we’re seeking input for worthy recipients. (more…)
Officials in Fayetteville have not been shy about using Spirit Communications Park as a model for a new ballpark in their city. A recent visit to the ballpark only validated that idea. (more…)
As they plan their own downtown ballpark, Fayetteville officials are making a trip to Spirit Communications Park in Columbia. (more…)
By most measures, the inaugural season of the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) and Spirit Communications Park has been a big success, though there is still room to grow. (more…)
After setting a single-game attendance mark on Monday, the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) will break another record on Tuesday, when they claim Columbia’s single-season attendance record. (more…)
