We had many sellout crowds and more record attendance yesterday, as the Fourth of July was a major draw in many Minor League Baseball and independent ballparks. (more…)
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Fireflies to Host Purple Game, Purple Game
To pay tribute to Prince, the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) will host “Purple Game, Purple Game” at Spirit Communications Park on June 9. In addition to a specialty jersey (shown above), the Fireflies will stage a few other promotions to honor the late music icon. (more…)
Segra Park / Columbia Fireflies
With a unique setting and a stunning design, Segra Park, new home of the Columbia Fireflies, had a strong debut last night. But the most important takeaway will be seen over time, as the ballpark is a catalyst for development in South Carolina’s capital city. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Spirit Communications Park
Of the upcoming opening days and ballpark introductions in Minor League Baseball, few will be as highly anticipated as Spirit Communications Park, new home of the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). After an 11-season absence, South Carolina’s capital city is set to embark on a baseball experience that operators and planners are hoping will […]
Studies: New Columbia ballpark noise, light won’t impact neighborhood
Studies prepared during the planning of Spirit Communications Park, set to open in April as home of the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League), indicate a minimal impact on the surrounding neighborhood when it comes to noise and light spillage. (more…)
Fireflies unveil uniforms for inaugural season
The Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) unveiled their home, away and two alternative uniforms for a 2016 inaugural season at Spirit Communications Park, as well as introducing the team’s coaching staff. (more…)
New for 2016: Columbia Fireflies
The Columbia Fireflies are the newest team in Minor League Baseball, as the Low A South Atlantic League team moving from Savannah will play beginning next season in Spirit Communications Park. (more…)
Columbia suites on sale; new renderings up
Things are progressing fast on a new 2016 Columbia (S.C.) ballpark: suites are on sale, and the team owners have released some more renderings of the facility. (more…)
The Week That Was: Jan. 11, 2015
Minute Maid Park renovations, a Spirit Communications Park preview and potential Appy League expansion head the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Spirit Communications Park
Tuesday saw the groundbreaking of a new Columbia (S.C.) ballpark, Spirit Communications Park. The $37-million project ($30 million from the city, $7 million from team owner Hardball Capital) is set to open for the 2016 season. (more…)
New for 2016: Spirit Communications Park
We don’t know what team will be playing in Columbia, S.C., in 2016, but we do know the name of the new ballpark as a naming-rights deal was announced: Spirit Communications Park. (more…)