COLUMBIA, S.C. — Major League Baseball and The Kansas City Royals announced last night that third baseman Maikel Garcia has been bestowed a Rawlings Gold Glove Award for the 2025 season. The Rawlings Gold Glove Award signifies the best defensive player at each position in each league annually. Garcia is

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies announced today that tickets for The 2025 Fireflies Holiday Lights presented by Lexington Medical Center are on sale now. Attendees can purchase general admission tickets, Igloos and Concourse Suites at that time. Fireflies Holiday Lights will open Friday, November 21 and run every night

10.) David Shields Scoreless Inning Streak (Photo) July 18, David Shields started one of the most dominant runs in Fireflies pitching history. The 2024 second round pick went 27.1-consecutive frames without allowing an earned run. During the stretch, he fanned 38 opponents. It was the third-longest streak without allowing an

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies fell 8-2 after surrendering a four-run ninth to the Lynchburg Hillcats in the deciding game of the Carolina League Championship Series. Columbia has been eliminated from playoff contention and the Hillcats are Carolina League Champions. The Hillcats tallied five hits and two walks to score

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies bats rallied to score 13 runs across the sixth and seventh innings to beat The Lynchburg Hillcats 15-10 Tuesday night at Segra Park. The win forced a winner-take-all Game Three at Segra Park tomorrow night at 7:05 pm. A win tomorrow would win Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with Major League Baseball and The Carolina League, announced today that David Shields has been named The Carolina League Pitcher of the Year. The 19-year-old also was named to the Carolina League All-Star Team. Shields is the first Fireflies player to win

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies rallied from down three to tie the game with two outs in the ninth, but were defeated in 10 innings, 6-5 by the Lynchburg Hillcats at Bank of The James Stadium in Game One of The Carolina League Championship Series Sunday evening. Columbia was unable

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies are headed to the Carolina League Championship Series. After beating the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in the Divisional Round of the Carolina League Playoffs, the Fireflies will play a best-of-three series against the Lynchburg Hillcats. Thanks to BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Federal Employee Program,

COLUMBIA, S.C. — 17-year-old Kendry Chourio earned the win that sends the Columbia Fireflies to The Carolina League Championship Series. The righty worked five one-run innings and the bullpen shut down the Pelicans, offering four scoreless for the second-straight game in a 2-1 victory at Segra Park Thursday evening. Columbia

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Fireflies pitching staff cruised as the offense took advantage of good situational hitting in a 4-1 victory over The Myrtle Beach Pelicans in Game One of the Carolina League South Division Playoff Series Tuesday night at Pelicans Ballpark. The Fireflies will continue the series Thursday

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Fireflies regular season finale vs the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Pelicans Ballpark was cancelled due to lightning storms Sunday afternoon. The game will not be made up. The two teams played one inning before lightning struck close to the stadium, but the play will not

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Fireflies bullpen allowed an eight-run sixth and 10 total runs Saturday night as the Fireflies fell 10-5 to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Pelicans Ballpark. Yeri Perez (L, 4-4) surrendered six of those runs off four walks and a pair of hits in the sixth

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Fireflies got some early offense and a stellar start on their way to a 6-1 victory over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Friday night at Pelicans Ballpark. The Fireflies have guaranteed a series split with the Pelicans after taking three of their first four games on

COLUMBIA, S.C. — After winning a First-Half South Division Title, the time is finally here for post-season baseball in the Midlands. The Fireflies start their playoff journey with a three-game set against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and will need to win two best-of-three series to win their first championship in

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Fireflies rallied late behind 6.1 scoreless innings from the bullpen to beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 4-3 at Pelicans Ballpark Thursday night. The Fireflies started their rally in the sixth. JC Vanek drew a two out walk to spark the rally. After that, Connor Rasmussen

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A five-run fifth unseated the Fireflies as they fell 9-1 to The Myrtle Beach Pelicans Wednesday afternoon at Pelicans Ballpark. A pair of hits in the ninth gave the Fireflies three hits on the afternoon. The Pelicans churned ahead in the bottom of the third inning.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Last night, Carter Jensen made his Major League debut as the Royals fell to the Angels 5-1. Jensen pinch-hit for Randal Grichuk in the ninth inning to become the 32nd former Fireflies player to play in the Majors. He is the sixth to get the call this

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Fireflies played from behind and rallied behind nine of the last 11 runs to beat the Pelicans 11-8 Tuesday evening at Pelicans Ballpark. The Fireflies hopped on the board in the top of the first inning. Asbel Gonzalez reached on a strikeout with a dropped

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies cruised through a 1-0 win over the Hickory Crawdads behind five scoreless innings from Hiro Wyatt Sunday evening at Segra Park. It was the Fireflies 10th shutout of the 2025 season and their second 1-0 win of the year. Columbia got on the scoreboard first

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Last night, 2022 Columbia Fireflies pitcher, Mason Barnett started on the bump for the Athletics as they fell to the Texas Rangers 9-3. The righty is the 31st former Firefly to make his Major League debut and the fifth of the 2025 season. He joins Hayden Senger,

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies jumped out early, but fell to the Hickory Crawdads 6-5 in 10 innings at Segra Park Friday night. The loss ended Columbia’s five-game winning streak. The Crawdads pulled ahead in the top of the 10th. Yenfri Sosa (L, 2-1) retired the first two batters of

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with The Kansas City Royals, The Carolina League and Major League Baseball, announced their 2026 home season schedule today. The Fireflies 10th season in the Midlands opens on the road Thursday, April 2 before the team plays their first home series with

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies bats continue to roll as they beat the Hickory Crawdads 8-5 Thursday night at Segra Park. The Fireflies fired first Thursday evening. Asbel Gonzalez and Jose Cerice drew walks around a Henry Ramos walk to load the bases with just one out. After that, Aneudis

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies bats came alive with the help of 12 walks to beat the Hickory Crawdads 12-3 Wednesday night at Segra Park. The Fireflies have outscored Hickory 23-5 over the first two games this week. Columbia’s bats came to life in the bottom of the fifth inning.