Photos from the Savannah Bananas’ first appearance in Chicago on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field.

Savannah Bananas player DR Meadows flips while catching a fly ball in the second inning against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player DR Meadows flips while catching a fly ball in the second inning against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas player Dakota Albritton (14) high-fives team mascot Split before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player Dakota Albritton (14) high-fives team mascot Split before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A "banana baby" is introduced as Savannah Bananas players surround her during a ceremony before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A “banana baby” is introduced as Savannah Bananas players surround her during a ceremony before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A "banana baby" is introduced as Savannah Bananas players surround her during a ceremony before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A “banana baby” is introduced as Savannah Bananas players surround her during a ceremony before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas player Reese Alexiades swings away in the first inning against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player Reese Alexiades swings away in the first inning against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Kids dressed in bear outfits run a race above Savannah Bananas players in the first inning against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Kids dressed in bear outfits run a race above Savannah Bananas players in the first inning against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch a home run ball hit by Firefighters player Zachary Bridges against the Savannah Bananas in the third inning on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch a home run ball hit by Firefighters player Zachary Bridges against the Savannah Bananas in the third inning on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas player Eric Jones taps his glove on Reese Alexiades's head after catching a popup in the third inning against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player Eric Jones taps his glove on Reese Alexiades’s head after catching a popup in the third inning against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Parents cheer for their children to cross the finish line during a baby race in third inning of a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Parents cheer for their children to cross the finish line during a baby race in third inning of a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans rise during a pregame activity for a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Fans rise during a pregame activity for a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas player Jared Donalson performs a handstand next to a young fan before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player Jared Donalson performs a handstand next to a young fan before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A Savannah Bananas cast member dressed as Mr. T takes pictures with players before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A Savannah Bananas cast member dressed as Mr. T takes pictures with players before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas player Alex Ziegler balances a bat on his nose before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player Alex Ziegler balances a bat on his nose before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A fan wears a White Sox cap to a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A fan wears a White Sox cap to a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas player Dalton Mauldin signs autographs before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player Dalton Mauldin signs autographs before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A young fan holds a Savannah Bananas mascot stuffed toy as she leans in on the security netting before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A young fan holds a Savannah Bananas mascot stuffed toy as she leans in on the security netting before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans wait for player autographs before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Fans wait for player autographs before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas player Gae Voorhees signs autographs before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player Gae Voorhees signs autographs before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A Savannah Bananas cast member stage-named Princess Potassia points out details to young fans in the dugout before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A Savannah Bananas cast member stage-named Princess Potassia points out details to young fans in the dugout before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas player helmets and a cape are stored in the dugout shelf before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player helmets and a cape are stored in the dugout shelf before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans in the bleachers take their seats for a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Fans in the bleachers take their seats for a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans wait for autographs before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Fans wait for autographs before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch pregame activities before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch pregame activities before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas player Bill Leroy catches a banana thrown for a ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player Bill Leroy catches a banana thrown for a ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas players stand for the national anthem before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas players stand for the national anthem before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas players perform a ceremony before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas players perform a ceremony before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Members of the Dad Bod Cheer Squad perform before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Members of the Dad Bod Cheer Squad perform before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Members of the Dad Bod Cheer Squad rest after performing before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Members of the Dad Bod Cheer Squad rest after performing before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas player Reese Alexiades signs autographs before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player Reese Alexiades signs autographs before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Young fans wait for player autographs before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Young fans wait for player autographs before a game between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Savannah Bananas player Danny Hosley plays catch with fans before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Savannah Bananas player Danny Hosley plays catch with fans before a game against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A fan holds a Savannah Bananas baseball before a game between the Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A fan holds a Savannah Bananas baseball before a game between the Bananas and Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

 

 

Originally Published: August 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM CDT