What's the deal with the Yankees' 'torpedo bats'

Reds' Elly De La Cruz has career night with torpedo bat, including 436-foot moonshot homer

De La Cruz had a chance to complete the cycle, but opted for something much more impressive

CBS Sports - 2d

Torpedo bats, the rise of the splitter and more new ideas on display to open 2025 MLB season

Less than a week old, the MLB season is already flashing some shiny new toys

CBS Sports - 1d

Pete Alonso crushes grand slam as Mets smash their way to series-opening win over Marlins

MIAMI — Maybe the New York Mets don’t need torpedo bats after all. After an offensive-starved weekend in Houston, the Mets’ bats came alive in Miami on Monday night in a 10-4 win over the Marlins. ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Fabrizio Romano delivers “the final understanding” on big Chelsea transfer deal this summer

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has delivered what he calls ‘the final understanding’ on one big Chelsea transfer deal this summer.Chelsea are going to be busy in the upcoming transfer window and ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Reliable journalist hints at a possible player trade deal between Chelsea and Dortmund this summer

A reliable journalist has hinted at what could become a possible player trade deal between Chelsea and Dortmund this summer.Chelsea are going to be busy in the upcoming transfer window and they ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Reworked U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Proposal: What to Know

Officials in Kyiv say the country cannot possibly accept the proposal and that new negotiations would be needed. But they have not rejected it outright, which would anger the White House.

The New York Times - 6d

What price will the UK pay for a trade deal with Donald Trump?

Sir Keir Starmer may have to make concessions on Britain’s digital services tax and agriculture

Financial Times - 2d

NIL contracts between schools, athletes: What is in proposed deals?

As schools prepare to pay college athletes for the use of their name, image and likeness, details of proposed NIL contracts have been revealed.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of the retired Yankees player Brett Gardner, died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation in Costa Rica. Here’s why the gas is so dangerous.

The New York Times - 21m

What we know about the death of Miller Gardner, Brett Gardner's son

Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died at the age of 14 while on vacation with his family in Costa Rica.

CBS News - 6h

Keyonte George needs to find a better way to deal with his frustration

George’s body language makes him seem disinterested in what the Jazz are doing.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Yahoo Sports AM: Favorites fight on to the women's Final Four

In today's edition: The women's Final Four is set, the "torpedo bat" is spreading fast, Duke trio headlines NBA Big Board, free concessions at Coastal Carolina, and more.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?

Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.

CBS News - 7h

MLB power rankings: Dodgers, Phillies, Yankees top the list after dominant opening weekends

Let's run through all 30 teams with what stood out from the first few games of 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Fantasy Baseball: The Torpedo takeover has begun, but what's up with these ugly starts to the season?

With some early season action in the books, Dalton Del Don shares some key takes.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Yankees add veteran Adam Ottavino to their bullpen

On Tuesday, the Yankees signed right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino to bolster their bullpen. It's his second tour with the Yankees.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

With a TikTok Ban Looming, Trump Signals a Deal Will Come Before the Deadline

Time is running out before the April 5, when the app could go dark if it is not sold. So what’s happening?

Inc. - 2d

What’s next after Trump’s sweeping tariffs?

It’s Thursday. Sooooo, who thinks there will be a TikTok deal by this weekend? In today's edition: THE FIRST 100 DAYS *Awkwardly waves at the rest of the world*: ^To quote the TikTok meme, "heyyy, ...

The Hill - 3h

Diamondbacks-Yankees updates: Corbin Burnes turns in dominant 2 innings in debut

The Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees open a three-game series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Diamondbacks at Yankees prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for April 3

Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Yankees Game Preview

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Adam Ottavino returns to the Yankees, agrees to a 1-year contract

Adam Ottavino pitched for the Yankees in 2019 and 2020, going 8-8 with a 2.76 ERA in 97 relief appearances.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Yankees belt three more home runs but drop their first game of 2025

Takeaways from the Yankees' first loss of the season, a 7-5 late comeback win by the Arizona Diamondbacks at the Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Yankees' bullpen implodes, drop first game of season in 7-5 loss to Diamondbacks

The Yankees were on the verge of victory, but the bullpen's eighth-inning implosion led to New York's 7-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump eyes TikTok deal

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump expects TikTok 'deal' ahead of deadline President Trump indicated he expects to reach a deal on TikTok ahead of an April 5 deadline to begin ...

The Hill - 2d

Journalist reveals what Estevao Willian must do to “guarantee Palmeiras” €21.5m in bonuses

Chelsea could end up having to pay Palmeiras another €21.5m for Brazilian talent Estevao Willian according to reports.The Blues agreed a deal worth up to a reported £51.4m for the 17-year-old last ...

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Garrett Crochet's extension with the Red Sox is a bold bet on his ace potential

On the latest episode of "Baseball Bar-B-Cast," Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman examines Crochet's new deal and what it means for player and team.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Adam Ottavino back with Yankees on major league contract, Devin Williams placed on paternity list

Adam Ottavino is headed back to the Bronx. The Yankees on Tuesday signed the 39-year-old reliever to an MLB contract and added him to the active roster. This is the second stint with the Yankees ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Baseball: Lombard, Hess among prized Yankees prospects to watch as Renegades season begins

The Renegades open their season Friday at home with a roster that includes several of the Yankees' top prospects, including George Lombard and Ben Hess.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Bat Speed Risers and Fallers: Breakouts coming for Pete-Crow Armstrong and Ryan Mountcastle?

Breaking down early 2025 bat speed data to find fantasy baseball waiver wire adds.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Can I Poach an Employee From a Professional Contact?

I don’t want to torpedo this relationship.

Inc. - 1d

Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum takes down drone in left field

When a drone suddenly appeared near the left-field wall at Sutter Health Park on Monday night, veteran Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum decided to help thwart it. The drone tried to lift him off ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Kirkpatrick reflects on Indians' win at Roland wood bat tournament

Over the weekend, Sequoyah baseball took home a win in its first tournament. Playing in Roland, the Indians won three games to snare the Roland Wood Bat Championship. SHS started off with a big win ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Sloppy fielding, quiet bats sink Mets in 4-2 loss to Marlins

Kodai Senga delivered eight strikeouts over five innings of work, but the Mets’ errors and stimied bats spelled a 4-2 loss to the Marlins on Tuesday night in Miami.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Yankees Notes: Will Warren's 'exciting' first start, Clarke Schmidt's expected return set

Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke about Will Warren's "exciting" first start of the season and gave a potential return date for Clarke Schmidt.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Yankees, Carlos Rodón snake-bitten early as Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen strikes out 13

NEW YORK — The Yankees suffered their second consecutive loss on Wednesday, falling to Arizona, 4-3, on a chilly night in the Bronx. The Diamondbacks sunk their fangs into Carlos Rodón’s ...

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Ukraine war briefing: EU ministers call out Kremlin for delaying ceasefire

Pin down Putin over peace talks, say foreign ministers, as Peskov talks of ‘drawn-out process’; Ukraine seeks changes to minerals deal. What we know on day 1,133 Continue reading...

The Guardian - 2d

Nets still have plenty to play for, even with playoffs out of reach

The Nets practiced for the first time in what felt like forever on Wednesday. Drew Timme, who inked a two-year deal last week, stepped foot inside the team’s practice facility in Brooklyn for the ...

Yahoo Sports - 1h