# Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/savannah-bananas-exhibition-baseball-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-15T00:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Savannah Bananas, an exhibition baseball team specializing in the entertainment-focused “Banana Ball” format, have expanded their presence toward larger venues. Following a debut series at Gillette Stadium against the Loco Beach Coconuts, the team has entered preliminary discussions to host games at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium.

Amid these expansion efforts, the team faced internal disciplinary issues. Infielder Ryan Cox was suspended for three games and traded to the Pascagoula Party Animals after failing to meet the team’s entertainment requirements. Manager Tyler Gilum and co-owner Emily Cole criticized Cox for maintaining a serious demeanor rather than performing the expected choreographed movements, with Cole describing the lack of performance as an “absolute embarrassment” to the organization’s mission.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Savannah Bananas eye Montreal appearance amid player suspension

The Savannah Bananas are discussing a potential game at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium amid news that infielder Ryan Cox was suspended and traded for failing to maintain the team's signature comedic style.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/savannah-bananas-eye-montreal-appearance-amid-player-suspension

### 2026-08-28: Savannah Bananas to debut Banana Ball at Gillette Stadium

The Savannah Bananas bring their high-energy Banana Ball exhibition games to Gillette Stadium for the first time this weekend, facing the Loco Beach Coconuts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/savannah-bananas-to-debut-banana-ball-at-gillette-stadium

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