by Rich Lowry
The Bananas and their handful of spin-off clubs have made the American pastime even more American.
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Savannah Bananas players perform one of their many dance routines before the start of a game against the Party Animals during an exhibition game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., June 7, 2025.
Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/via Reuters
Major League Baseball is currently debating various rules changes to improve the game, when what it really needs is more players wearing capes and doing backflips.
That, at least, is the lesson of the Savannah Bananas, the barnstorming team that has come up with a madcap version of baseball that is widely popular and selling out stadiums around the country.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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Major League Baseball is currently debating various rules changes to improve the game, when what it really needs is more players wearing capes and doing backflips.
That, at least, is the lesson of the Savannah Bananas, the barnstorming team that has come up with a madcap version of baseball that is widely popular and selling out stadiums around the country.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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