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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 - 4d -
Torpedo bats: a destroyer of worlds or baseball’s long-awaited savior?
The quandary over the Yankees’ new technology is solvable, but first MLB must take it on the chin and usher in a temporary ban. In its brief moment of fame, the torpedo bat has made quite the ...The Guardian - 5d -
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 - 4d -
Dodgers' 7-0 start ties 1933 Yanks as May returns
With Dustin May on the mound for the first time in more than 22 months, the Dodgers came from behind to beat the Braves 3-1 on Tuesday night and improve to 7-0, tying the 1933 Yankees for the best ...ESPN - 3d -
Yankees activate closer Devin Williams, designate Adam Ottavino for assignment
PITTSBURGH — The Yankees’ closer is back. The team activated Devin Williams, as expected, prior to Friday’s series-opener against the Pirates. Williams went on the paternity list on April 1, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yankees spoil sloppy Pirates’ opener as Pittsburgh fans beg, ‘Sell the team’
PITTSBURGH — The last time Oswaldo Cabrera and the Yankees visited the Steel City, he stopped by the Roberto Clemente Museum. The visit, taken in September 2023, included a chance to hold one of ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yankees’ Cody Bellinger out again, but encouraged after cage work
PITTSBURGH — Cody Bellinger remained out of the Yankees’ lineup for the second straight day on Saturday, as the center fielder has been dealing with a stiff back. Bellinger described the issue, ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Jazz Chisholm explains Yankees' new torpedo bats after three-home run weekend
Chisholm cleared the air on the torpedo bat controversy after the Yankees held their own Home Run Derby against the BrewersCBS Sports - 5d -
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 - 3d -
Yankees designate veteran RHP Adam Ottavino for assignment, reinstate Devin Williams from paternity list
The Yankees designated RHP Adam Ottavino for assignment and reinstated closer Devin Williams from the paternity list on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yankees' 'torpedo' bats elicit shock and awe around baseball after a 13-home run weekend
The reaction across MLB to the design of the New York Yankees' new 'torpedo' bats after the Bronx Bombers belted 13 home runs in two games was swift.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
New York Yankees make waves, set records with 'torpedo bats'; yes, they are legal
Torpedo bat has a thicker barrel than conventional bats; they were in use last year, but Yankees historic start has them in focus.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Yankees sign Adam Ottavino to major league deal, place Devin Williams on paternity list
The Yankees will be without closer Devin Williams for a few days after placing him on the paternity list, but they are making a depth addition to their bullpen, adding Adam Ottavino.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 - 3d -
Yankees' Trent Grisham making most of extra playing time with 'really locked in' mentality
Yankees fourth outfielder Trent Grisham has received more playing time than expected to start the season, and he's taking advantage of the opportunity.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr. keep Yankees’ power surge going as Brewers get embarrassed again
NEW YORK — As reporters asked various Yankees hitters whether they were into the torpedo bats some members of the team have been using, Aaron Judge questioned why he would bother. “Why try to ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Miller Gardner, son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, remembered in heartfelt obituary
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner who died in Costa Rica, is remembered as an active, kindhearted student who brought joy to family and friends.NBC News - 5d -
Yankees’ Aaron Boone says ‘a lot more’ goes into torpedo bats than simply buying one
The baseball world is well aware of the Yankees’ torpedo bats. But that doesn’t mean other teams will be able to replicate them. The bowling-pin-shaped bats became the talk of MLB thanks to the ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton declines to blame torpedo bats for elbow injuries, gives rehab update
NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton embraced the torpedo bats long before they became the talk of MLB. The Yankees slugger used the bowling-pin-shaped bats last season, including during a torrid playoff ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton says he'll continue using torpedo bats upon return from injury
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton said he'll continue using a torpedo bat whenever he returns from pain in both elbows, but also declined to say whether he thought using the new model might have ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mark Leiter Jr. surrenders 8th inning grand slam as Yankees blow lead in loss to Diamondbacks
NEW YORK — The Yankees’ hot start to the season has been all about power. But on Tuesday night, it was the Arizona Diamondbacks who delivered a back-breaking blast. Eugenio Suárez’s eighth-inning ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 - 3d -
Yankees launch three home runs, hold on for 9-7 win over Diamondbacks
The Yankees' bats roared for three long balls, led by Aaron Judge's three-hit, four-RBI night, which was just enough for New York to hold on to a 9-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Pirates fall to Yankees in opener; fans hit breaking point, loudly rip Nutting
Outside home runs from Bryan Reynolds and Ke’Bryan Hayes, the only time fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates showed genuine enthusiasm in a 9-4 home opener loss to the New York Yankees was to say one thing.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 4d -
Suárez hits go-ahead grand slam in the 8th as Diamondbacks rally for 7-5 win over Yankees
Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam with two outs in the eighth inning after Corbin Burnes pitched 4 1/3 innings in his Arizona debut, and the Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 7-5 on ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr., Aaron Judge pushing each other to fast starts this season: 'I'm just trying to keep up'
Aaron Judge has benefitted from Jazz Chisholm Jr. batting behind him so far this season and both Yankees sluggers talked about pushing each other to be better in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How 'America First' created a strategic opening for Beijing
Tesla’s decline partly mirrors the global backlash triggered by the “America First” doctrine.The Hill - 4d -
WATCH: Rockies turn MLB's first triple play of 2025 vs. Athletics
It is Colorado's first triple play since 2015CBS Sports - 11h -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Powerful starts for last year’s pennant winners as the Yankees and Dodgers stay unbeaten
In the spirit of this year’s NCAA basketball tournaments — where Goliath has defeated David at almost every opportunity — the baseball season began with its own version of chalk supremacy.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Yankees game preview, pitching matchups
Zac Gallen had a tough go on Opening Day, giving up four runs in four innings on four hits and four walks. He'll look for better results Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton not blaming torpedo bat for his elbow injury
Giancarlo Stanton said he plans to use the torpedo bat when he returns from the IL and won't blame the bat for his injuries.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Minecraft CEO Seeks to Make LIV’s Cleeks Into Yankees-Like Brand
Jonas Mårtensson spent a decade building Minecraft into one of the world’s most popular video games. Less than a year into his new career as general manager of LIV’s Cleek Golf Club team, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Clark Schmidt on track to make Yankees season debut on April 15 or 16
Schmidt is recovering from right rotator cuff tendinitis and set to start Saturday for Double-A Somerset.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Meet the Former M.I.T. Physicist Behind the Yankees’ New ‘Torpedo’ Bats
New York’s uniquely shaped bats have caught the attention of many and are the result of two years of research and experimentation.The New York Times - 23h -
Dodgers improve to 7-0 vs. Braves, matching best start to season by World Series champion in MLB history
The 1933 Yankees are the only other reigning champion to begin 7-0CBS Sports - 4d -
A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time
Researchers in New Zealand have made what they believe is the first recording of a shark actively making noise.The New York Times - Mar. 28
