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The Savannah Bananas breezed into the Windy City, and Chicago legends joined the party over the weekend. In addition to White Sox greats A.J. Pierzynski, Mark B
The Savannah Bananas played two sold-out games at Chicago’s Rate Field this week, and they had plenty of help making the trip a memorable one.
Photos from the Savannah Bananas’ first appearance in Chicago on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. Former White Sox players A.J. Pierzynski, left, and Mark Buehrle talk as Buehrle takes the mound to throw for the Savannah Bananas in the seventh inning against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Regular baseball is boring,” said a fan who arrived early at Rate Field to get players' autographs. The wildly popular Banana Ball exhibition league made its Chicago debut this weekend.
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amNewYork on MSNThe Bronx Goes Bananas: Iconic Savannah Bananas hit Yankee Stadium this September
As part of their 2025 World Tour, the Savannah Bananas will bring their iconic “Banana Ball” game to Yankee Stadium from Sept. 13-14. The team will play two games against The Firefighters as part of their debut in the Bronx.