Baseball
Kansas City Royals provide Fireflies players with local housing
Major league team pays for Columbia Fireflies’ housing for the first time, ensuring the minor league team has lodging for the season.
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Fireflies begin offseason after missing playoffs for 6th straight year
Outfielders Levi Usher, Jean Ramirez and David Hollie stand for the national anthem prior to game....
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Minor leaguer Gavin Cross adjusting to life in Columbia
Columbia Fireflies outfielder Gavin Cross steps out of batter’s box in first inning. Photos...
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It’s Opening Day! Gamecocks are prominent across the MLB/MiLB
It’s spring and that means opening day of baseball season!
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Capital City Stadium lives on through memories of fans, players
Capital City Stadium has been a sports gem of Columbia since its opening in 1927. Now, as it lives out its last days, fans and players recite their memories over the stadium’s 95-year history.
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MLB says minor league teams must provide housing for players
The MLB has announced a plan to require minor league teams to provide housing to players in their organization. This is a huge step forward in a fight for minor leaguers rights.
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Baseball gets set for season amid COVID pandemic
After the shock of canceling the season after just 16 games due to the pandemic, South Carolina baseball is set to begin anew.
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What a lost season meant to the Columbia Fireflies
Minor League Baseball teams were hit hard due to COVID-19. The Columbia Fireflies were no different.
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Wooden bats, new technology as Gamecock baseball preps for 2020 Season
The Gamecocks baseball team kicked off itsr preseason for the 2020 season with first practices and scrimmages. Head Coach Mark Kingston shared what the team will be doing differently and how the team has improved since last season.
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Play Ball!: Baseball fever hits Columbia for MLB Opening Day
Major League Baseball’s Opening Day was a chance for fans around Columbia to show off their team spirit and connect with the family members they cheer with.
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Concessions lines, service frustrate Gamecock baseball fans
Some Gamecock baseball fans were dissatisfied with concessions at Founders Park, provoking a response from administrators.
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Play ball! It’s opening day for the Gamecocks
After missing Omaha by one game last season, the Gamecocks face off against Liberty at Founders Park Friday.
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