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- BREAKING NEWS: Jesse Cole Unveils Bold New Savannah Bananas Jersey Logo, Sparking Debate Among Fans. The decision marks the first major update to the team’s uniform branding since its launch in 2016. And true to the Bananas’ spirit, it is anything but…
- The Official Charity Of The Savannah Bananas Has A Hard Time Explaining How lts Money Is Spent. Bananas Foster describes itself as “the official non-profit of Banana Ball,” the barnstorming baseball league that hosts the Savannah Bananas. Its mission, per executive director Jolie Chabala, is “celebrating the foster care community, while educating and inspiring others to get involved.” It’s not so sharply defined a mission, but what Bananas Foster has going for it is attention: The Bananas have become a viral sensation, and Banana Ball—soon to be rechristened the Banana Ball Championship League—is set to grow in 2026 by 50 percent, from four to six teams. Bananas Foster is featured prominently on the websites of both the league and its marquee team, and the Bananas run a Bananas Foster promotion at all of their exhibitions, which tend to sell out everywhere they go. Bananas Foster raises funds from individual donors. “We are completely donor-based, meaning that we do not do any type of grant-writing,” said Chabala, who proposed that this allows her organization to avoid competing for resources with other non-profits working within the foster system. “I don’t want these organizations to feel threatened by Bananas Foster.” Read Full story Below
- The Savannah Bananas are changing sports entertainment in America! Let me ask you a question do your friends and family like baseball but it’s not for you? Do you find the game boring, slow moving and you don’t understand the traditions? Have you heard of banana ball and asked yourself “What is Banana Ball? Well, this is a question many people are asking these days as the viral sensation, Savannah Bananas are taking the world by storm. If you have scrolled through your timeline or friend’s stories you have probably come across some highlights or mention of Savannah Bananas and if you are looking now to find out how to get involved, you are in luck! The Bananas were born out of entrepreneurship, innovation and heart. Jesse and Emily Cole purchased the rights to a college baseball summer league team with the dream of leaving a mark and making a lasting impression on fans. They took a dirty dilapidated and nearly abandoned stadium in Savannah and created the home of the Savannah Bananas. Through a lot of faith and hope they kept their heads down and launched a brand that would forever change sports. It technically is not a new sport but an enhancement to our nations past time but what they have done is take all of the complaints from our most historical game and bring it to a new age…Read More
- The wait is finally over. Netflix has officially announced the release date of its highly anticipated documentary on the Savannah Bananas, with the premiere set for the 25th of this month. Titled “New Era: It’s Time”, the series promises to take fans on a behind-the-scenes journey into the wild, fun-filled, and deeply inspiring world of Banana Ball…Read More
- An Open Letter from Tyler Gillum: The vibrant, high-energy head coach who has helped shape the Savannah Bananas into the cultural phenomenon they are today—has officially announced his retirement. His decision came not in the form of a press conference or staged announcement, but through a deeply personal open letter addressed to Jesse Cole, the team’s ownership, the players, and the loyal Banana faithful.
- What a time we had, Petco Park! We kicked off our back-to-back sold out shows with Kenshi Sugiya & Heath Bell then closed it out with Brett Young, Derek Hough, and the closer & Padres legend himself, Trevor Hoffman. Thanks for welcoming us to SoCal with sunshine and helping us secure the sweep…Read More
- This California Kid Has the Savannah Bananas’ Secret Sauce
- The AT&T Stadium in Dallas fell into a hushed awe as Jelly Roll paused mid-song, his eyes locking onto a hand-painted sign that made his heart catch: “I got into Stanford. You said we’d sing.” From the front row, Emily Carter — once a foster child and now a Stanford scholar — stepped onto the stage, trembling but radiant. Years ago, at only nine, she had shared her dream of rising above hardship with Jelly Roll, and he had made a promise: “When you get into college, if I’m still singing, we’ll sing together.” That night, that promise came alive. Side by side, they poured every ounce of triumph, pain, and hope into Jelly Roll’s soul-stirring anthem “Save Me.” Emily’s voice wavered at first, then soared, each note carrying the weight of her journey. As the final chord faded, Jelly Roll leaned close, voice thick with emotion: “You didn’t just keep your promise… you reminded me to keep mine.” Tears streaked faces throughout the arena, and the crowd rose as one, witnessing a moment where music became a lifeline, a bridge across years of struggle, and a testament to resilience, hope, and the enduring power of a promise kept….VIDEO BELOW