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Banana Ball launches 2026 Championship League with inaugural player draft
The 2026 season marks the first year of the Banana Ball Championship League, built around the sport’s fan‑first, high‑energy format [1]. A league‑wide player draft has set rosters for the campaign [2][3].Teams include the Clowns and the Coconuts, and MLB veteran Jackie Bradley Jr. was among the selections [2][3]. For Bananas fans, it sets the stage for fresh rivalries and a made‑for‑showtime slate in 2026 [1].