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Savannah Bananas bring new life to baseball, dancing and playing by their own rules
By Lesley Stahl at CBS4 Miami
· 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 never
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 The Miami
The Savannah Bananas' brand of entertainment, known as "Banana Ball," has been making waves in Major League Baseball stadiums, and its arrival in Miami could be a welcome shot in the arm for the local sports scene. Miami's vibrant cultural landscape, with its rich Latin American and Caribbean influences, could provide a unique backdrop for the Bananas' antics. The team's emphasis on entertainment and community engagement could also help to revitalize interest in baseball among Miami's diverse population. As the Bananas bring their unique blend of baseball, dancing, and trick plays to town, it will be interesting to see how they connect with Miami's existing sports fans, as well as the city's thriving arts and culture scene in neighborhoods like Wynwood and Little Havana. With their focus on fun and entertainment, the Savannah Bananas could be just what Miami needs to shake up its sports scene.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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 never
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