Fireflies Home Now Segra Park

Spirit Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fieflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) will now be known as Segra Park.  Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks Corp. announced Monday that the two companies have rebranded as Segra.  Read more here.  Read press release here.

Fireflies, Mets Extend PDC

The Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) and New York Mets today announced that they are extending their Player Development Contract (PDC) through the 2020 season.  Read more here.

Record Crowd Watches Eclipse, Fireflies

A crowd of 9,629 fans – a new Spirit Communications Park record – was on hand Monday to not only view the first transcontinental solar eclipse in 99 years, but also to watch the Fireflies walk off in the bottom of the ninth inning.  Read more here.

Stadium Board Hears About Improvement Needs at Spirit Communications Park

The Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) and city officials told a newly formed stadium board of advisers this week that several expensive upkeep projects are in the works for Spirit Communications Park, the minor league ballfield that only opened just over a year ago.  Read more and view photos here.

Spirit Communications Park Scores First Surrounding Development Win

Scott Hall, who runs Scott Hall Catering and the Bone-In Artisan Barbecue truck, will open a 3,600-square-foot, brick-and-mortar location of his much-loved smoked meat truck next to Spirit Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

Fireflies Sell Out of Tim Tebow T-Shirts

The Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) announced Thursday it sold out of Tim Tebow’s No. 15 adult T-shirts less than 24 hours after it went on sale. Youth jerseys are still available on the club’s website. Read more here.  Read more and watch video about “Tebow Time” here.

Fayetteville Looks to Columbia for Ballpark Ideas

A contingent of Fayetteville (NC) city and county officials are scheduled this week to tour brand new Sprint Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) in Columbia (SC).  Read more here.

Fayetteville’s Ballpark Could Cost $10 Million More than Columbia’s

According the three consultants, it will cost Fayetteville (NC) $10 million more to build a new baseball stadium to bring in a Single-A Carolina League franchise, if they model it after the new ballpark in Columbia (SC).  Read more here.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Spirit Communications Park (Columbia, SC)

Joe Mock from BaseballParks.com recently visited Spirit Communications Park, the new home of the Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League).  Mr. Mock, who just launched a new and improved website, provides a comprehensive review of the ballpark that covers its development, design and construction, amenities, concessions, and overall fan experience.  Read more and view photos here.

Over 9,000 Show Up to Watch Fireflies Inaugural Home Opener

The Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) made their home debut Thursday night in front of 9,077 fans at the new Spirit Communications Park.  Read more and watch video here.

Inaugural Home Opener Tonight for Fireflies, Spirit Communications Park

It’s finally here. The Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) will make their home debut in the new Spirit Communications Park tonight at 7:05 p.m.  Read more here.  View photo gallery here.

Fireflies Unveil Mascot

The new Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) introduced their mascot, Mason, at a public event at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital.

City Has Few Options to Address Homeowners’ Ballpark Complaints

The Columbia (SC) City Council has little power to force the company that will run the new $37-million baseball stadium to limit fireworks displays or restrict game days or concert dates, the city attorney told council Tuesday.  Read more here.

Noise, Lighting Study Clears Way for Fireflies

Results from noise and lighting studies for the Spirit Communications Park, the new home of the Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League), found that baseball games would have a minimal effect on nearby neighborhoods.  Read more here.

Fireflies Unveil Uniforms

PRESS RELEASE – The Columbia Fireflies today unveiled their uniform jerseys and introduced the winners of the “Name the Team Contest” at a press conference at the South Carolina State Museum.

Columbia Ballpark Consultants to Release Lighting and Noise Study Today

Some neighbors who live in homes closest to Columbia’s baseball stadium under construction for the Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) are anxious to learn Tuesday about the findings of long-awaited lighting and noise studies that many say were done without listening their concerns.  Read more here.

Progress Continues on Columbia Ballpark

Work is progressing on the new $87 million Spirit Communications Park on Bull Street in Columbia (SC), which will serve as the home of the Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) starting April 14.  Read more here.

It’s the ‘Columbia Fireflies’

PRESS RELEASE – Hardball Capital and the City of Columbia today announced that Columbia’s new Minor League Baseball team will be the Columbia Fireflies. The New York Mets affiliate will play in Spirit Communications Park in downtown Columbia starting in April, 2016.