Torpedo bat designer says it's more about the players than the bat model

What MLB players and coaches are saying about torpedo bats

We canvassed the sport for takes on the hottest trend of the 2025 season so far.

ESPN - 2d

Manfred says torpedo bats are ‘good for baseball’ and he hopes to see robot umps in MLB by 2026

Manfred highlighted that the bats have been used for a few years now, with players such as Giancarlo Stanton and Francisco Lindor using torpedoes last season.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Manfred: Torpedo bats 'absolutely good' for MLB

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says torpedo bats are "absolutely good for baseball," noting that they fall within the rules and demonstrate the sport's "unique place in our culture."

ESPN - 3d

Torpedo Bats and the Physics of the Sweet Spot

Baseball season just started, and everyone’s talking about these crazy new bats. Will they change the game?

Wired - 6d

How to assess the impact of a torpedo bat? These are the stats to look at

It's not just about home runs. Pay attention to bat speed, hard-hit rate and barrel rate, too.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

How has the torpedo bat changed the industry?

The torpedo bat's rise has changed the industry for the companies that make them. Here is one bat-maker's story.

ESPN - 11h

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred weighs in on torpedo bats: 'They’re absolutely good for baseball'

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is the newest torpedo bat convert.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

'It's interesting': Guardians hitters discuss their thoughts on the torpedo bat question

Torpedo bats have become the No. 1 discussion point around Major League Baseball. The Guardians hitters haven't yet adopted them — yet.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Torpedo Bats, Explained

The Yankees’ impressive start puts a recent baseball innovation in the spotlight.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

‘We need to see you now’: The untold story of how Elly De La Cruz found his torpedo bat

"It's not the noodle. It's the chef," said Scott Boras, whose agency had Louisville Slugger send client Elly De La Cruz his torpedo bat(s).

Yahoo Sports - 18h

'What the heck have we done?' Inside 48 hours of torpedo bat madness

From a comment on a Yankees broadcast to a rush of new bat orders, here's how MLB's hottest trend took off.

ESPN - 3d

Snyder's Soapbox: If the torpedo bats really do improve offense, we should all be thrilled

The pitchers have had the advantage for too long

CBS Sports - 1d

Yankees bats manage only 2 runs vs. Tigers pitcher Casey Mize, snowy conditions in Detroit

The bottom half of the Yankees' lineup batted 2-for-20.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Has West Indies' Pooran perfected T20 batting?

Another stunning assault for Lucknow Super Giants leaves West Indies left-hander Nicholas Pooran close to T20 batting perfection.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Has West Indies' Pooran perfected T20 batting?

Another stunning assault for Lucknow Super Giants leaves West Indies left-hander Nicholas Pooran close to T20 batting perfection.

BBC News - 1d

By the numbers: Pooran's ascent to the top of IPL batting charts

Nicholas Pooran’s impeccable batting makes him stand out among the power-hitters in cricket's Twenty20 format — with the numbers to prove it. The West Indies left-hander continues to torment ...

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Alabama softball's bats come alive to avoid being swept by LSU in SEC series: Takeaways

Alabama softball's bats came alive on Sunday to avoid being swept by LSU. Here's takeaways from the Crimson Tide's series against the Tigers.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

More than 70 people dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub

Crews search for survivors after more than 160 injured at Jet Set in Santo Domingo. More than 70 people have died and about 160 others injured in the Dominican capital early on Tuesday after the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Amazon Says Its New Voice AI Model Will Understand a User’s Tone

The company says the voice AI technology, called Amazon Nova Sonic, is cheaper than OpenAI’s version.

Inc. - 1d

In Trump’s Tariff Era, the Right to Repair Will Be More Important Than Ever

The tech we buy is about to get more expensive. It’s time to keep the stuff you already have running longer.

Wired - 21h

MLB batting average drops again to .239, near record low in 1968's Year of the Pitcher

Offense is down again at the start of the big league season, with hits even harder to come by. The big league batting average was .239 through the first full week of play, down from .240 through ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Red Sox catcher Connor Wong breaks pinkie on Blue Jays hitter's bat

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong fractured his left pinkie finger while being hit in the hand with George Springer's bat during a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, manager Alex Cora told reporters.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'We did more than enough' - Thorup

Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup says his team did enough in the first half t have beaten Sunderland.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ukraine says more than 150 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Beijing of doing nothing to stop Moscow enlisting its citizens

Financial Times - 17h

No player has more tackles and sacks than Demario Davis the last five years

Demario Davis is the only player in the NFL to meet both of these milestones. Nobody else has both 500 tackles and 20 sacks over the last five years.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Gophers star safety Koi Perich’s role on offense more than ‘a gadget’

The Gophers are turning Koi Perich into a two-way — heck, a three-way — player, and they are stitching it all together this spring. Let’s start with the true sophomore’s practice jersey, which is ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Milwaukee developers see timber high-rise as model for the future

Building costs are comparable to more traditional structures, but developers say building with wood has advantages over steel and concrete.

CBS News - 11h

Today in Chicago History: Now batting for the White Sox — No. 45, Michael Jordan

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 7, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez set to begin rehab assignment, and 2B Jeff McNeil close behind

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil are each set to take the next step in their recovery from injury. Both players took batting practice Tuesday at Citi Field and are ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ford, GM among more than 160k vehicles recalled

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall affects more than 160,000 vehicles.

The Hill - 22h

Mandel: Monday’s House v. NCAA hearing was a moment more than a decade in the making

OAKLAND, Calif. — On Monday, I returned to U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken’s courtroom for the first time since covering the O’Bannon v. NCAA trial in 2014. That was a three-week debate about ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Penguins Forward Boko Imama Nominated For Masterton Memorial Trophy

There is not a more "journeyman" player on the Pittsburgh Penguins than forward Boko Imama.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Ossoff rakes in more than $11M in first quarter of Georgia Senate race

Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-Ga.) campaign announced it had raked in more than $11 million in the first quarter of fundraising for this year as he gears up for a competitive reelection in Georgia. Ossoff’s ...

The Hill - 2d

How 'White Lotus' fans can get the best Thailand travel deals: 'Price alerts are going to be more important than ever,' one expert says

After seasons set in Hawaii and Italy, the third season of the HBO show takes place in Southeast Asia.

CNBC - 3d

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