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Kotaku |
Some oddly-shaped baseball bats have become a hot topic among fans and players, after the Yankees’ so-called “Torpedo Bats” seemingly helped some sluggers hit multiple home runs.
The New York Times |
The Yankees’ bats came alive during the team’s franchise-record setting nine home run day against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.
The New York Times |
The New York Yankees’ bats were certainly alive during Saturday’s 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton slams the door on possible torpedo bat/injury controversy
You're not going to get the story you're looking for,' the oft-injured slugger says about the link between his suddenly popular torpedo
The Yankees' torpedo bats, explained: Everything to know about them
It's been revealed that the Yankees are using new custom bats known as "torpedo" bats, which have more wood at the label to give a larger spot to the area where players make contact. They've hit so many home runs to start the season, but it's a very small sample size. Is it the bats? Or is it that the Milwaukee Brewers ' pitching is just THAT bad?
Torpedo Bats Aren't Technically Cheating, But Still Causing Controversy In The MLB
Some oddly-shaped baseball bats have become a hot topic among fans and players, after the Yankees’ so-called “Torpedo Bats” seemingly helped some sluggers hit multiple home runs.
Meet the MIT physicist turned Marlins coach behind the ‘torpedo’ bats used by the Yankees
Aaron Leanhardt was the Yankees' lead analyst in 2024 before joining the Marlins' coaching staff this offseason.
Why The “Torpedo” Bat May Be Closer To A Fad Than A Game-Changing Tool
A historic start to the 2025 season led to reports of a brand new bat being used by the Yankees. While it sounds incriminating, could it become the new wave in baseball?
Want to buy a torpedo bat? Here's how you can hit dingers, too
Reds' Elly De La Cruz added more fuel to the fire when he picked up a torpedo bat for the first time Monday night in a homestand series against the Texas Rangers. The r
Yankees’ uniquely designed new bats draw attention during 9-homer barrage
YES announcer Michael Kay pointed out during the broadcast that several players had been using a design with a barrel closer to the hands.
2025 MLB betting, lines, odds: How sportsbooks are adjusting to the 'torpedo bat' phenomenon
There are always plenty of unknowns to start any new season, and entering the 2025 Major League Baseball season, one of the biggest ones was the park factors relating to the Oakland Athletics playing their home games in Sacramento.
'Torpedo bats' taking MLB by storm. But what are they?
MLB announces big Padres news during Opening Weekend. Who's stopping the Padres? It didn’t take long for Elly De La Cruz to find his way with the much-talked-about “torpedo” bat. The New York Yankees have intriguing new bats.
Yankees’ opening series bucked MLB lineup tradition — here’s why it worked
The bat has been hiding in plain sight for roughly 150 years, waiting for someone to suggest redistributing the wood — legally, by the way — to the portion with which each individual strikes the ball most often.
Yankees vs. Diamondbacks odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 MLB picks, April 1 bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Yankees 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Tuesday night
Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes set to unleash top pitches vs. Yankees' new bats
Arizona's Corbin Burnes makes his Diamondbacks debut against the New York Yankees and their new 'torpedo bats' Tuesday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
Why the Yankees lineup’s kryptonite might be overrated
One item to monitor within the torpedo bat controversy is how the Yankees do against lefty pitching.
Seattle Mariners Manager Dan Wilson Discusses New 'Torpedo' Bat Controversy
The Mariners skipper took some time before a game against the Detroit Tigers to discuss the new style of bats being used around the league.
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MLB News: Padres star Manny Machado shares honest thoughts on Yankees’ use of torpedo bats
The expectations for the San Diego Padres' performance in the MLB regular season are high, especially after their strong 3-0 start with Manny Machado playing a pivotal role. In a recent game against the Atlanta Braves,
Dave Portnoy Turns Heads With Viral Comments on Yankees’ Bat Controversy
Portnoy torched the Yankees’ new ‘Torpedo’ bats in a two-minute rant on X (formerly Twitter) following the Bronx Bombers’ 12-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon. Various Yankees players, including shortstop Anthony Volpe and center fielder Cody Bellinger, are using bats with more wood.
Brewers Pitcher Rips Yankees Over Their New ‘Bowling Pin’ Bats
Megill's sentiments on the "bowling pin" bats weren't shared by some of his teammates, however. Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins expressed interest in the bats, telling the NY Post, "They figured out a way to make it work. Logically, it makes a lot of sense, but I'm not a physicist. But how could I not want to look into it more?”
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