Baseball America Honors Fireflies as Best in Class-A
Columbia, SC – Earlier today, Baseball America named the Columbia Fireflies the recipient of the 2024 Class-A Bob Freitas Award. The Bob Freitas Award recognizes clubs that have demonstrated long-term business success, operational excellence and outstanding community involvement. The award takes into account each member of the staff from the
Fireworks coming to Fireflies Holiday Lights
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they will be adding fireworks shows to Fireflies Holiday Lights presented by Lexington Medical Center the nights of Friday, December 20 and Tuesday, December 31. The Fireflies will blast off their first fireworks show in Fireflies Holiday Lights history Friday, December
Bluey, The Winter Sisters Coming to Fireflies Holiday Lights
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they are adding character appearances to select dates after Christmas Day at Fireflies Holiday Lights. The Fireflies will welcome the Winter Sisters and Bluey to meet and take pictures with attendees during the final two Fridays of the event. The Winter
Top 5 Things to Look Forward to During the 2024 Winter Meetings
'Tis the season—and it's not just Christmas Season, where the BullStreet playground, Segra Park, is decked out with 1.7 million LED lights and playing everyone's favorite Christmas music each night. It's also the most wonderful time of the year because Winter Meetings officially begin today! This year Dallas is the
Fireflies Hiring 2025 Intern Class
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they are hiring full-time internships for the 2025 season. The Fireflies currently have openings in marketing, food and beverage, operations, ticketing clubhouse operations and merchandise. The Fireflies are looking for college students and recent college graduates to fill those roles, which
Fireflies Announce 2025 Game Times
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Carolina League and Major League Baseball, today announced the start times of their home games for the 2025 season. Midlands residents will be familiar with the schedule, as the Fireflies are keeping the bulk of their first pitch times the
Fireflies Named 2024 Single-A Organization of the Year
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, today announced that they were named the Major League Baseball 2024 Single-A Organization of the Year. In addition to winning the award, the Fireflies were named a finalist for the overall Minor League Organization of the Year. The
2024 Fireflies Holiday Lights Tickets On-Sale Tuesday
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that tickets for 2024 Fireflies Holiday Lights presented by Lexington Medical Center go on sale tomorrow morning at 10 am. This year’s show will be bigger and brighter than ever with new lights and attractions spread throughout Segra Park. Fireflies Holiday Lights
Mitchell Tabbed as 2024 Carolina League All-Star
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Carolina League and Major League Baseball, today announced that catcher Blake Mitchell has been named a Carolina League All-Star. The Sinton High School product finished the season with a Carolina League-best 18 homers, tied with Andy Garriola and Luis Castillo.
Fireflies Lose Wild Finale 8-7
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies rallied, scoring a pair of runs in the final inning, but couldn’t overcome the Charleston RiverDogs, as they fell 8-7 in the final game at Segra Park in 2024 Sunday night. With Erick Torres and Derlin Figueroa on the basepaths, Austin Charles smashed a high
Bernal’s Excellent Start Spoiled in 1-0 Loss
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies pitching staff didn’t allow a run in regulation, but the bats weren’t able to come through as Columbia fell 1-0 to the Charleston RiverDogs in 10 innings at Segra Park Saturday night. The Fireflies played in front of their second sell-out crowd of the season
Fireflies Shutout By RiverDogs on Grateful Dead Night
COLUMBIA, SC – A five-run top of the ninth sealed the deal as the Fireflies fell 8-0 to the Charleston RiverDogs Friday evening at Segra Park. Logan Martin started the game on the mound for the Fireflies. The former Kentucky Wildcat spun another gem Friday, pitching five innings of scoreless
Five-Run Sixth Propels Fireflies to 68th Win
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies walked a tight-rope with the Charleston RiverDogs but came out on top 7-6 thanks to a five-run sixth inning. The win was the Fireflies 68th win of the season, which is tied with the 2017 Fireflies for the most in a single season in franchise
Figueroa lifts Fireflies to 7-0 Win on Two Homer Night
Columbia, SC – Derlin Figueroa supplied the offense with a two homer evening and the Fireflies used three pitchers to secure their ninth shutout of the season in a 7-0 win over the Charleston RiverDogs Wednesday night at Segra Park. The Fireflies jumped on the scoreboard quickly in the bottom
Doubleheader Sweep Eliminates Fireflies from Playoffs
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies starting pitching was incredible out of the shoot, allowing one run over 9.1 innings in the doubleheader Tuesday, but Columbia was swept 3-2 and 2-1 by the Charleston RiverDogs and subsequently eliminated from playoff contention for the 2024 season. Game One Charleston rallied in the
Homestand Preview: September 3-8
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies are in a playoff hunt, and this homestand it’s more important than ever to pack Segra Park! Columbia takes on the first-place Charleston RiverDogs for seven games over six days to decide who represents the South Division in the 2024 Carolina League playoffs. Ticket
Walk-Off Loss Sets Up Sweep to Clinch Playoff
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies were locked in a pitcher’s duel again vs the Augusta GreenJackets, but fell in walk-off fashion 2-1 Sunday night. The Fireflies sit 6.5 games behind the Charleston RiverDogs and now need to win their final seven games of the season to clinch the franchise’s first
Columbia Bounces Back vs Augusta Saturday
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies rallied behind starter Logan Martin as they beat the GreenJackets 5-2 Saturday night at SRP Park. Logan Martin (W, 4-3) led the way for Columbia. The righty punched out seven over five scoreless innings before he passed the ball to the bullpen. Henson Leal
Rare Lapse from Bullpen Costs Fireflies in 5-4 Loss
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies bullpen had a rare spot of trouble against the Augusta GreenJackets as Columbia fell 5-4 Friday night at SRP Park. Harry Owen played hero for the GreenJackets, smashing a game-winning two-run homer in the eighth inning off Mason Miller (L, 0-1) to reverse the score
Throwing Miscues Lead to 2-1 Loss
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies pitching staff continued to roll Thursday against the Augusta GreenJackets at SRP Park, but a few throwing errors allowed the GreenJackets to score two in the fifth, as Columbia fell 2-1 in the fourth game of the series. Both starting pitchers got out to strong
Arronde Sets Tone for Fireflies 8th Shutout of 2024
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies pitching staff blanked the Augusta GreenJackets 3-0 behind a strong start from Felix Arronde Wednesday night at SRP Park. The shutout was Columbia’s eighth of the 2024 season. Felix Arronde set the tone for the Fireflies pitching staff Wednesday night. The righty spun five hitless
Fireflies Rally for Doubleheader Split
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies rallied behind the bullpen and a late Austin Charles homer to split a doubleheader with the GreenJacketsa. Columbia lost the first game 8-0 before winning the second game 6-5. Game One Columbia continued their game with Augusta from July 6, trailing 6-0 in the fourth
Columbia Loses Back-and-Forth Finale at Segra Park
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies dropped a spectacular back-and-forth series finale 7-6 in 10 innings vs the Fredericksburg Nationals at Segra Park Sunday evening. Nick Peoples tied the game in the ninth inning. He smacked a one out solo homer off Ismael Michel to bring the score to 5-5. It
Columbia’s Pitching Staff Notches Seventh Shutout of 24
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies rode a hot start from Hiro Wyatt and four shutout innings from the bullpen to a 4-0 win over the Fredericksburg Nationals at Segra Park Saturday night. The win was their seventh shutout of the 2024 season. The Fireflies wasted no time leaving their mark
Fireflies Fall 6-1 to FredNats Friday at Segra Park
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies fell 6-1 to the Fredericksburg Nationals Friday night at Segra Park. The club has lost three of their first four games this week and after a Charleston RiverDogs win are now four games back of first on the season. Josh Hansell was a bright spot