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Some players are ready to experiment with the torpedo bats. Others are quick to call them a scourge.
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If not for the initial offensive barrage from the Yankees, it’s likely the level of interest in the torpedo bats would not be so pronounced.
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Standing in front of his Yankee Stadium locker on Sunday, Anthony Volpe presented two bats for inspection. In his left hand, the Yankees shortstop displayed one he had used last season; in his right,
New York Yankees legend CC Sabathia explained why he believes using the viral torpedo bats is "great" for the game rather than impeding pitchers.
With 15 home runs in their first three games, the New York Yankees are flexing their muscles. Could part of their success be due to a new bat design?
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The New York Yankees' new torpedo bats, developed by MIT physicist Aaron Leanhardt who has also done work for NASA, have gone viral and sparked a fierce debate.
The Yankees hit four home runs in the first inning off Brewers starter Nestor Cortes on Saturday, starting with three consecutive homers on three pitches. Their nine home runs broke the franchise record of eight and was one short of the MLB record, 10 homers in a single game accomplished by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1987.
Just days ago most conversations surrounding the New York Yankees involved their ability to overcome the various injuries they suffered this spring. Then the Y
The new bats caused excitement when New York Yankees hitters clobbered home runs with them opening weekend, and that has some Portland players eager to give the torpedo bat some swings.