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David Peterson Dazzles in Major League Debut

July 29, 2020 - 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 spent part of the 2018 season with the Fireflies, starting nine games and recording a 1.59 ERA across 59.1 innings. The New York Mets 2017 first round selection limited opponents to a .214 batting average and held a WHIP of 0.96 while in t... Full Story

Blake Taylor Debuts in Houston Astros Opener

July 25, 2020 - 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 player to play in the big leagues. The 2013 second round selection of the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the 2017 season in the Soda City, starting 17 of the 18 games he appeared in. Taylor fanned 72 batters in 85.2 innings of work while maintai... Full Story

Andres Gimenez Called-Up to the Show

July 25, 2020 - Columbia, S.C. - Former Fireflies infielder Andres Gimenez 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 Cano. He is the seventh former Fireflies player to play in the big leagues. The Mets third-ranked prospect according to MLB.com played 92 games with the Fireflies in 2017, 89 of which he played shortstop. At age 18, he hit .265, with four homers and 32 RBI in the South Atlantic League. The Venezuela-native was named... Full Story

Fireflies Launch "We Are Fireflies" Jersey Campaign

July 17, 2020 - 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 game of the 2021 season. "This is a great way for the community to join forces with the Fireflies as we launch this innovative initiative," said Fireflies team president John Katz. "It represents an opportunity to suppo... Full Story

• David Peterson Dazzles in Major League Debut - July 29, 2020
  
• Blake Taylor Debuts in Houston Astros Opener - July 25, 2020
  
• Andres Gimenez Called-Up to the Show - July 25, 2020
  
• Fireflies Launch "We Are Fireflies" Jersey Campaign - July 17, 2020
  
• Columbia Fireflies Lose 2020 Baseball Season - June 30, 2020
  
• Five Former Fireflies Land in Mets Player Pool - June 29, 2020
  
• Throwback Columbia Shirsey Pre-Sale to Benefit Columbia Urban League - June 12, 2020
  
• Fireflies Now Selling Mystery Boxes - June 10, 2020
  
• Fireflies T-Shirts Result in Donation for "Peace of Mind" - May 5, 2020
  
• Columbia Fireflies Join Minor League Baseball's CommUNITY First Campaign - April 28, 2020
  
• "Wash Your Wings" T-Shirt Sales to Benefit "Peace of Mind" - April 16, 2020
  
• Fireflies Launch Safe at Home Reading Program - March 23, 2020
  
• First Battle at Bull Street Draws Record Setting Crowd - March 6, 2020
  
• Segra Park High School Baseball Slate Announced - March 6, 2020
  
• Clemson and College of Charleston Clash at Segra Park - March 2, 2020
  
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• Three SC minor league baseball teams among 15 plaintiffs in coronavirus lawsuit - SAL Charleston Post and Courier (June 24)
• SC minor league teams Pelicans, Fireflies await fate of season - SAL Myrtle Beach Sun News (May 3)
• Charleston, Columbia mayors join national effort to 'save minor league baseball' - SAL Charleston Post and Courier (January 23)
• Roby's double leads GreenJackets to win - SAL Augusta Chronicle (September 3)
• GreenJackets win second-half division title, advance to playoffs - SAL Augusta Chronicle (September 2)
• Edie's single leads Augusta to 3-2 win over Columbia - SAL The State (September 2)
• GreenJackets top Fireflies, inch closer to playoffs - SAL Augusta Chronicle (September 1)
• Teng leads Augusta to 5-4 win over Columbia - SAL The State (September 1)
• Whiteman leads Augusta over Columbia - SAL Augusta Chronicle (August 31)
• Whiteman leads Augusta to 7-3 win over Columbia - SAL The State (August 31)
• Henriquez's strong outing helps Crawdads clinch playoff spot - SAL Hickory Daily Record (August 30)
• Crawdads set to wrap up regular season - SAL Hickory Daily Record (August 30)
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