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Elly De La Cruz cranks 2 HRs, posts 7 RBI, all while using a 'torpedo bat' for the first time
The legend of the "torpedo bat" grows.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Torpedo bat inventor has the classiest response to all the MLB hype
Former MIT physicist Aaron Leanhardt responded to all the torpedo bat hype.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Torpedo bats aren't a factor in Cincinnati high school baseball. They could be this summer
High school baseball players use aluminum bats during the prep season but use wood bats in some youth and high school leagues.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 toysCBS Sports - 21h -
Torpedo bat draws interest among Twins hitters — but just one taker so far
CHICAGO — Twins assistant hitting coach Trevor Amicone first encountered the torpedo bat three or four years ago while working in the New York Yankees’ minor league system. He’s not necessarily ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yankees' 'torpedo' bats: A baseball revolution or an early season quirk?
On the latest episode of "Baseball Bar-B-Cast," Jake and Jordan broke down baseball's latest phenomenon: Torpedo bats.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Yankees' new torpedo bats propel team to record-breaking start
The biggest revelation from Major League Baseball’s opening weekend was not the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 5-0 dominance, the four home runs hit already by Eugenio Suárez or Miami’s three consecutive ...NBC News - 3d -
Phillies' Matt Strahm proposes batters keep torpedo bats, if pitchers get their own advantage back
The torpedo bat is baseball's big new thing.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
MLB Opening Weekend takeaways: Torpedo bats, undefeated Dodgers and Yankees doing just fine without Juan Soto
We're just a few games into the 2025 regular season but it's never too early to take stockCBS Sports - 2d -
Will torpedo bats change the game?
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the hottest MLB topic so far in 2025.ESPN - 1h -
Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez hasn't used torpedo bat, but wants to try one
Eugenio Suarez on torpedo bats: "Right now, I don't want to change anything. ... But yeah, obviously, I want to try at least in BP."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
An MIT-educated professor, the New York Yankees and the bat that could be changing baseball
After the Yankees' home run barrage with bats that look like bowling pins, the innovation is sweeping baseball.ESPN - 1d -
What's the deal with the Yankees' 'torpedo bats'? And are they really a competitive advantage?
The Yankees hit 15 home runs in their first 3 games of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Former New York Yankees Player Brett Gardner's 14-Year-Old Son Miller's Body Released to Family
The MLB player's teenage son died unexpectedly in his sleep while the family was on vacation in Costa RicaYahoo Sports - 3d -
With torpedo bat, De La Cruz has 7 RBIs for Reds
Using a torpedo bat, Elly De La Cruz had a single, double and two home runs with seven RBIs, as the Cincinnati Reds routed the Texas Rangers 14-3 on Monday night, and after the win, manager Terry ...ESPN - 1d -
Yankees’ Uniquely Designed New Bats Drew Attention in Their Franchise Record Game
The bats feature a barrel closer to the hands rather than near the end of the bat, which is the standard.The New York Times - 3d -
Takeaways from the Yankees' opening weekend: Torpedo bats and home runs weren't the whole story in the Bronx
Aaron Judge is off to a scorching start, Jasson Domínguez had some adventures in left, and Carlos Rodón debuted a new pitch.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Max Muncy tried the torpedo bat for 3 at-bats, then dumped it and hit a game-tying double
The torpedo bat might not be for everybody.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Mahmoud Khalil's legal case will play out in New Jersey, judge rules
A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil's legal case to Louisiana.CBS News - 1d -
Mets Notes: Torpedo bats ‘nothing new,’ Francisco Lindor back with club after birth of son
The Mets scored a 10-4 win over the Miami Marlins, but Monday's win wasn't the only thing on Carlos Mendoza's mind as he spoke about torpedo bats, Francico Lindor's leadership, and some injury ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Reds' Elly De La Cruz hits two long homers in first game with torpedo bat
Cincinnati shortstop Elly De La Cruz blasted a pair of 400-foot homers and drove in seven runs while using the trendy torpedo bat for the first time.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 nightCBS Sports - 1d -
Chicago Cubs Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner are using torpedo bats — and seeing results
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is known for his routine and sticking with what works for him. That extends to the bat he uses. Well, at least it did. Swanson has ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why the Dolphins made QB Zach Wilson a 'direct calculated target' in free agency
Mike McDaniel explained why the Dolphins felt Zach Wilson was "the best option for us."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation case must continue in New Jersey
Ruling does not guarantee Columbia University protester will be moved out of a detention facility in Louisiana. A federal judge has ruled that the legal battle over Mahmoud Khalil ’s deportation ...The Guardian - 1d -
Zachariah Branch explains why he left USC
Former USC Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch, a former five-star recruit, explains why he picked Georgia footballYahoo Sports - 20h -
Ranking M.L.B. Teams From First to Worst After Opening Week
The Yankees’ torpedo bats aren’t the only hot topic that has baseball fans talking.The New York Times - 1d -
3/31: CBS Evening News
Nearly 1 in 4 close calls involve military aircraft, data shows; The new baseball bat taking the MLB by stormCBS News - 1d -
The Real Secret About M.L.B.’s Torpedo Bats Is That They Aren’t New
Experiments that caused a national uproar over the weekend have actually been happening quietly across baseball for a long time.The New York Times - 1d -
Yankees go yard four more times, sweep Brewers 12-3
Aaron Judge homered in his first at-bat, Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice and the New York Yankees went deep four more times in a 12-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, a day after ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Crochet & Merrill get new deals, Profar hit with PED ban and Torpedo bat tech talk
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to Garrett Crochet’s new contract with the Red Sox and what it will mean for the team going forward. They also break down Jurickson Profar’s 80-game ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Who Is Baseball Player Alex Verdugo's Girlfriend? All About Yamille Alcala
Former New York Yankees player Alex Verdugo shares three children with his girlfriend Yamille AlcalaYahoo Sports - 13h -
Sources: Attitude issues cited as reasons Chelsea player’s career is stuttering
We have a sourced article to deliver this afternoon on reasons why one Chelsea player’s career appears to be stuttering a lot right now.Chelsea are going to be busy in the upcoming transfer window ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Mike McDaniel explains why the Miami Dolphins re-signed Liam Eichenberg
Liam Eichenberg is the subject of scorn but the Dolphins brought him back. What's going on? Mike McDaniel explains.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shot
Top NHL blueliners, goalies and scorers explain Ovi's unique skill as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's record.ESPN - 1h -
Carlos Rodon struggles early, Yankees' bats show up too late in 4-3 loss to Diamondbacks
The Yankees' bats were kept in check against Zac Gallen, picking up just three hits against the right-hander before the offense woke up late in their 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a cold, ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
LeBron James explains what makes Luka Doncic truly special
According to LeBron James, new Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has one quality that makes him a truly special player.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Fantasy Baseball: Torpedo bats this, torpedo bats that — the Pirates are more interested in stealing
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski looks at the running ways of the Pirates in the early goings of the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Yankees torpedo Brewers during historic season-opening series sweep
The Yankees put their heartbreaking World Series loss in the past and teed off for 15 homers during a three-game sweep to start the season.Yahoo Sports - 3d
