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Savannah Bananas bring new life to baseball, dancing and playing by their own rules
By Lesley Stahl at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 5, 2026
· 11 min read
This is an updated version of a story first published on April 13, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. There's been something unusual going on in a whole lot of Major League Baseball stadiums lately, and it isn't baseball, well, at least not exactly. It's "Banana Ball," and if you've nev...
Key takeaway As we first reported last year, it's a classic against-the-odds story, that started with a scrappy college-summer-league baseball team in Savannah, Georgia, lovingly named the Savannah Bananas..
Why this matters in Southlake News
The arrival of Banana Ball in local stadiums may have Southlake residents wondering what this means for the future of baseball in their community. As the Savannah Bananas bring their unique brand of entertainment to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it's likely that fans in Southlake will be drawn to the excitement and energy of these unconventional games. With the Bananas' emphasis on fun and entertainment for all ages, it's possible that local youth baseball leagues and community teams may take note and incorporate some of these elements into their own games. The success of Banana Ball could also have implications for local event planning, as organizers consider how to make community events more engaging and appealing to a wider range of residents. As the Bananas continue to tour and bring their brand of baseball to new cities, Southlake residents will be watching to see how this phenomenon impacts their own local sports scene.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 11 min
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What is this story about? This is an updated version of a story first published on April 13, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. There's been something unusual going on in a whole lot of Major League Baseball stadiums lately, and it isn't baseball, well, at least not exactly. It's "Banana Ball," and if you've nev...
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