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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ESPN Makes Savannah Bananas Announcement Before MLB Takeover
The Savannah Bananas have spent recent years drawing huge crowds and creating viral baseball moments, but they're going bigger this summer. ESPN PR announced Monday that the network will broadcast 10 Banana Ball games this summer, giving fans across the country a front-row seat to one of the fastest-growing shows in sports. The games will air on ESPN, ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+ between April 26 and August 15. Advertisement Since launching their high-energy 'Banana Ball' format in 2018, the Bananas have built a loyal following with a version of baseball that trades tradition for nonstop entertainment. For fans tired of the slow pace of the old, pre-pitch clock MLB, it's been a breath of fresh air. 'That's awesome news,' one X user wrote. 'The Bananas are must-watch.' The 2025 slate features seven games at MLB stadiums, two at NFL venues and an April 26 opener at Clemson's Memorial Stadium. The July 5 game at Boston's Fenway Park and the August 1 showdown at Baltimore's Camden Yards will air in primetime on ESPN. Banana Ball isn't just a new way to play the game—it's a full-on fan experience. And with the ESPN deal locked in, the excitement around the 2025 tour is building quickly. Advertisement 'Ok! That's cool,' another fan reacted. 'You guys are makin' waves!!' The Savannah Bananas compete against the Party Animals in a banana ball Hinebaugh/The News-Press/USA Today Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Jesse Cole, the team's founder and CEO, called the ESPN partnership a major step forward. He sees it as part of the long-term vision for Banana Ball, which includes the launch of the Banana Ball Championship League in 2026. For fans, the mix of showmanship, competitive spirit, and packed stadiums is enough reason to tune in—or show up in person. One fan summed it up simply: 'So excited!!!!! 🥰' Related: Savannah Bananas Catching Attention for Response to MLB's Torpedo Bats
Wall Street Journal
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Torpedo Bats and Tush Pushes: Controversial Innovation Is Fun for the Game
Proud confession No. 1: I love the Torpedo Bats. I love the quirky, bulbous look; I love the ominous name; I love the back story (invented by a physics nerd); I like that the bats are working (Dingers! Dingers! Dingers!); I love that they're MLB legal, but infuriating shellshocked pitchers; I love that they're sleek weaponry for the Yankees, an Evil Empire that wears its profligateness like its pinstripes.
