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