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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 - 15h -
Inside the process of making an MLB star's torpedo bat
The torpedo bat's rise has changed the industry for the companies that make them. Here is one bat-maker's story.ESPN - 40m -
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 - 4d -
Shane Smith settling in with Chicago White Sox after ‘pandemonium’ of big-league debut
CLEVELAND — Shane Smith didn’t have a great feeling when Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton connected on a fourth-inning fastball. “Off the bat, I’m thinking that thing’s probably leaving ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
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 - 13h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 23h -
'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 - 1d -
Torpedo Bats, Explained
The Yankees’ impressive start puts a recent baseball innovation in the spotlight.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Detroit Pistons fall as Sacramento Kings' big three leave them frustrated
Detroit Pistons fall as Sacramento Kings' big three leave them frustratedYahoo Sports - 10h -
Texas basketball: Lithuanian big man Matas Vokietaitis pledges to Longhorns in portal
Matas Vokietaitis, the freshman of the year this past season in the American Athletic Conference, fills a big need for Texas basketball and Sean Miller.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL Draft big board: The 75 best prospects available
These 75 players on our NFL Draft Big Board will be the hottest commodities whether they're franchise cornerstones or role players.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
McCulley Brings Big-Play Potential, Leadership to Michigan WR Room
Michigan is going big at wide receiver—literally. Ron Bellamy breaks down what Donaven McCulley brings to Michigan.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Which Big Ten football team has the toughest schedule in 2025?
Breaking and and analyzing which teams in the Big Ten have the easiest and hardest football schedules in the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 30m -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1h -
Arteta makes ‘big’ Ancelotti admission ahead of Arsenal vs Real Madrid
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admits Carlo Ancelotti is a ‘huge’ inspiration to him: ‘His tranquility, his human side is a big thing for the players.’Arteta’s Arsenal host Ancelotti’s Real Ma...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
McCutcheon's Lillie Graves wins 2nd straight Journal & Courier Big Schools Player of the Year
McCutcheon point guard Lillie Graves was voted the Journal & Courier Big Schools Player of the Year for a second straight season.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Wisconsin class of 2026 target commits to a Big Ten rival, Badgers' old general manager
Class of 2026 defensive lineman Jake Johnson committed to a Big Ten rival...the new home for the Badgers' old general managerYahoo Sports - 19h -
Corrie legend, social star and an Oscar nominee: Celebrity Big Brother kicks off
The latest Celebrity Big Brother begins on ITV - with ex-MP Michael Fabricant and EastEnder Patsy Palmer among the contestants.BBC News - 15h -
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis on privilege, duty of being a fan favorite in Boston
Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis spoke with Celtics Wire on his connection with the city, fans, and the responsibility he feels as a Celtic.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
2025 NFL draft big board: Who are the top ranked QBs according to experts?
The 2025 NFL draft is just over two weeks away. Here's how experts around the web have ranked the quarterbacks in the class on latest big boards:Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Champions League final price freeze for fans of competing teams but big increases for high-end seats
Ticket prices at the men’s Champions League final are unchanged from last year for most fans of the two competing teams with big increases only for high-end seats, UEFA said Monday. Each finalist ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
6 Alaska high school track and field athletes to watch, plus top Big C Relays performances
Apr. 7—The Anchorage Daily News caught up with some of the best track and field athletes from around the state at the annual Big C Relays. The list includes a pentathlete with a wide range of ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Chelsea target three big-name signings if they get top four, including Arsenal target
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing up three big names this summer if they get the boost of qualifying for the Champions League.The Blues are not yet guaranteed to finish in the top four after a recent ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Spencer Arrighetti injury: Astros starter breaks thumb on pitching hand during batting practice mishap
Arrighetti is presumably bound for the 15-day injured listCBS Sports - 7h -
West Virginia lands commitment of transfer big Obioha
West Virginia has added the first basketball transfer under new head coach Ross Hodge in UNC Wilmington center Harlan Obioha per a report.The news was first reported by Pete Thamel of ESPN.Obioha, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why the US mortgage market is addicted to big government
Government guarantees on securitised home loans make them generally low risk — but Trump’s policymaking raises concernsFinancial Times - 1d -
RSL Derby Week Reviewed: The Big Takeaways
Derby Week has delivered once again in the Roshn Saudi League, with a thrilling weekend of drama unspooling right across the country. From Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace to Karim Benzema’s last-gasp eq...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rivals250 Release: Breaking down three big moves
Four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley rose 121 spots in the latest Rivals250 release.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Serie A Likely Poised for Several Big Coaching Hires
Serie A is primed for a busy coaching carousel at the end of the season, which might have a few surprises. Antonio Conte is one of the main dominoes. His possible Napoli exit would trigger even ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Illinois basketball lands another international big man
Montenegro pro forward David Mirkovic has committed to a Fighting Illini men's basketball front court that includes fellow Balkans, the Ivisic twins.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Report: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Blue Jays agree to 14-year, $500 million deal that starts in 2026
Guerrero is a .277 career hitter with 160 homers and 511 RBIs. He’s batting .256 with no homers and four RBIs in the first 10 games this season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Canadian power at the top: Charles Davalan sparks Arkansas baseball's offensive surge
A small tweak to his batting stance has unlocked Charles Davalan, who sets the tone atop Arkansas baseball's dominant offense.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Small Store, Big Sales: How to Maximize Impulse Purchases
Customers want to buy more, so make it easy for themInc. - 3d -
SpaceX Took a Big Step Toward Reusing Starship’s Super Heavy Booster
A successful reflight of SpaceX's Super Heavy booster would be an important milestone for its Starship program.Wired - 3d -
Lesotho, a Small African Nation, Expects a Big Hit From Trump’s Tariffs
The amount of manufactured goods exported from Africa to the United States is minuscule. But for Lesotho, the impact of a stunning 50 percent tariff is enormous.The New York Times - 2d -
Big investors look to sell out of private equity after market rout
Pensions and endowments seek exit from battered portfolios in blow to buyout industryFinancial Times - 1d
