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News Articles: Savannah Bananas

Bananas designated hitter Dakota McFadden awaits his next pitch, carefully: under the rules of Banana Ball, a batter is automatically out if he steps outside the batter's box.

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Savannah Bananas embark on cross-country tour of no-holds-barred baseball, beginning in Florida

Expect more trick plays and surprise announcements, says team owner Jesse Cole.

February 17, 2023
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  • Benjamin Payne

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Georgia Today: Recycling your tree, positive news for Alzheimer's patients, the Savannah Bananas

On the Monday Dec. 26 edition of Georgia Today: Where to recycle your Christmas tree, positive news for Alzheimer's patients, a look at the Savannah Bananas.

December 26, 2022
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
Savannah Bananas mascot Split at the “Banana Ball World Tour Draft,” where locations were announced for the team's 2023 schedule.

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Savannah Bananas unpeel 2023 schedule, revealing which 33 cities will host ‘Banana Ball’ games

From as far west as California to as far east as Maine, the Bananas are gearing up for a full slate of exhibition-style games in 2023.

October 05, 2022
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  • Benjamin Payne
In a popular tradition before each home game, the Savannah Bananas designate a “Banana Baby” in a ceremony to the tune of “Circle of Life” from “The Lion King.”

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Savannah Bananas peel away from Coastal Plain League to focus solely on signature ‘Banana Ball’

Next year's “World Tour” will see the team showcase “Banana Ball” in over 20 cities.

August 26, 2022
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  • Benjamin Payne
Savannah Bananas founder and owner Jesse Cole poses in a patio area at an empty Grayson Stadium. He is wearing a yellow tuxedo and yellow top hat.

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The business of ‘Banana Ball’: How the Savannah Bananas are changing baseball in Georgia and beyond

The baseball world is taking notice of how the Savannah Bananas play by their own set of rules, both on the field and off.

July 19, 2022
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  • Benjamin Payne
Fans take in opening night of the 2022 Banana Ball World Tour at Grayson Stadium in Savannah.

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Play (Banana) Ball! As Braves begin delayed spring training, Savannah Bananas embark on ‘World Tour’

While Major League Baseball is getting off to a slow start due to the recent MLB lockout, “Banana Ball” is right on schedule, as Savannah's beloved team takes to the road.

March 17, 2022
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne

The Savannah Bananas Back In The Playoffs

The Savannah Bananas are back in the playoffs this week. This comes after Savannah’s collegiate team broke the league record for attendance, again. We...

August 09, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Ryan McFadin

The 'A-Peel' Of The Savannah Bananas

It’s been quite an inaugural year for the Savannah Bananas. The amateur baseball team won the Coastal Plains League championship last week and broke the...

August 26, 2016
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt

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