COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they have been invited to join the newly configured Minor League Baseball as an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The initial term of the offered affiliation is ten years, assuring a long-standing relationship that will extend through at least the

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies are hosting a virtual holiday 5K Wednesday, December 9 through Wednesday, December 16 for fans looking to stay active this winter. The 3.1-mile race can be walked, jogged or run, and fans of all ages and athletic abilities are encouraged to participate. The race

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies will host a special holiday movie night Friday, December 4 at Segra Park. Fans can watch the 2003 comedy “Elf” on the video board beyond the left field wall. The movie will begin at 7:15 p.m., but gates will open for the event at

The Columbia Fireflies will have a new Major League affiliate from 2021 forward. The team’s new affiliate will be announced at a later date. The New York Mets today announced that three of their four affiliates, moving forward, will be in the state of New York (Syracuse, Binghamton and Brooklyn)

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies and Comedy Zone are teaming up to bring their biggest stand-up act yet to Segra Park. Rob Schneider will perform November 20 at 7:30pm. Gates for the event open at 6:30pm. Schneider is touring after his first Netflix special, “Asian Mama, Mexican Kids” premiered

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies and The Comedy Zone are partnering to bring Darren Knight and his Southern Momma act to the stage at Segra Park Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m. While Knight is new in the comedy game, he has quickly risen to internet fame, garnering over

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies will host a special Halloween movie night Thursday, October 29 at Segra Park. Fans can watch the 1993 classic “Hocus Pocus” on the video board beyond the left field wall. The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m., but gates will open for the event

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies and Ear for Music today announced a socially distant Safe Sounds concert featuring the Eagles tribute band “On the Border” at Segra Park on Friday, October 30. Gates will open at 5 pm for the concert; show time is set for 7 pm. “On

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they are partnering with the Koger Center to present “An American in Paris” at Segra Park on Sunday, October 18. Beginning at 5:30pm, the ColaJazz Little Big Band will perform a set of music, including some George Gershwin songs in front

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies are hosting a Negro League Celebration to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues at Segra Park on October 10. At 3:00 pm, the Community All-Star Baseball League (CASBL) will host game one of their championship series. Following the game, the movie “42”, starring

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies and The Comedy Zone are partnering for a second Comedy Zone Night at Segra Park. This time, they are bringing Fortune Feimster to the diamond October 16 to bring some laughs to the Midlands. Feimster got her big break in stand-up in 2018, when

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies and the South Carolina Philharmonic are partnering to bring the arts and a unique dining experience to Segra Park on Thursday, October 1. Fans will be able to order dinner and drinks (menu here) while listening to a five-piece band under the covered concourse

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies yesterday announced via social media that OktoberFest is coming to Segra Park on Saturday, October 3 from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. OktoberFest will feature more than 35 breweries and more than 75 beers, seltzers and ciders, including (but not limited to): **Palmetto Sweetwater Brewing Catawba

Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies and The Comedy Zone are teaming up to bring two incredible comedians to Segra Park on Friday, September 18. Former U of SC Kicker Marty Simpson and veteran funny man Shaun Jones will perform sets beginning at 7:30 p.m. Fans can buy tickets to

Columbia, S.C. – Former Fireflies right-handed pitcher Nabil Crismatt made his Major League debut for the Cardinals in the seventh inning of game two of a doubleheader against the Cubs Monday night. He worked around a lead-off double to get out of the frame without allowing a run. Crismatt is

Columbia, S.C. – Former Fireflies catcher Ali Sanchez made his Major League debut for the New York Mets Monday night, entering the game against the Nationals as a defensive replacement in the seventh inning. Sanchez is the 10th Fireflies player to make it to the show. The 23-year-old spent the

Columbia, S.C. – Former Fireflies pitcher David Peterson tossed his first big league start Tuesday, earning a win in 5.2 innings of work, while allowing just two runs and fanning a trio of Red Sox batters. He is the ninth former-Fireflies player to make his Major League debut. The lefty

Columbia, S.C. – Former Fireflies pitcher Blake Taylor made his Major League debut last night. The Houston Astro came on in relief in the eighth inning against the Mariners. The lefty retired the side in order, forcing a flyout and a pair of groundouts. He is the eighth former Fireflies

Columbia, S.C. – Former Fireflies infielder Andrés Giménez made his Major League debut last night. The New York Met entered the game in the eighth inning as a defensive substitution at second base for Robinson Canó. He is the seventh former Fireflies player to play in the big leagues. The

Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies today announced the launch of the “We Are Fireflies” jersey campaign. Fans, season ticket and suite members, partners and Fireflies supporters across the Midlands and the country can have their names on a jersey that the Fireflies will wear on the first Saturday home

Columbia, S.C. –Minor League Baseball (MiLB) today announced that there would not be a 2020 season. This announcement affects the Columbia Fireflies and 159 affiliated MiLB teams across the US and Canada. According to the statement issued by MiLB, “Major League Baseball (MLB) has informed Minor League Baseball that it

Columbia, S.C. – Last night, the New York Mets announced their player pool, putting 45 players on the list. While the Mets opted to go for a veteran-laden roster, they added five former Fireflies players to the roster. There are players represented from each of the first three Fireflies seasons

Columbia, S.C. – To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Negro Leagues, the Columbia Fireflies today announced the pre-sale of a throwback-style “shirsey.” The shirts say “Columbia” and are designed in the style of the Newark Eagles uniforms the Fireflies would have worn on-field during their Negro League Celebration weekend

Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies today announced the launch of a new Mystery Box program available exclusively online on the Mason Jar Team Store. Each box will contain a mixture of merchandise items and past giveaway items with a minimum retail value of over $60. Fans can choose a

Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies raised over $2,300 to support “Peace of Mind,” a program that provides free hotel rooms to Columbia’s first responders, medical professionals and front-line city staff who work in challenging environments that might allow for overexposure to the Coronavirus. The Fireflies were able to raise