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MLB, Yankees and torpedo bats

Which MLB players are using the new 'torpedo' bats? Yankees lead the way, but other stars have embraced unique bat shape

MIT physicist Aaron Leanhardt has been credited with creating the torpedo bats. Leanhardt previously served as a hitting analyst with the Yankees before he joined the Miami Marlins as a field coordinator in the offseason.

Bleacher Report · 12d

Yankees' Custom Bats for Players with New Sweet Spot Don't Violate Rules, MLB Says

Amid concern from fans about a potential competitive advantage with the new bats, an MLB spokesperson told The Athletic's Chris Kirschner that "the shape of the bat does not violate the rules." The 2025 MLB rulebook requires bats to be single pieces of solid wood no longer than 42 inches long.

CBS Sports · 12d

Yankees players using new bat style: Explaining 'torpedo' shape and why it appears to be legal under MLB rules

Yes, the Yankees have a literal genius MIT Physicist, Lenny (who is the man), on payroll. He invented the “Torpedo” barrel. It brings more wood - and mass - to where you most often make contact as a hitter. The idea is to increase the number of “barrels” and decrease misses. pic.twitter.com/CsC1wkAM9G

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Sporting News on MSN · 1h

Yankees-Dodgers trade proposal sends former top prospect to New York

The New York Yankees could be looking for starting pitchers at the trade deadline. They could target a younger arm with upside as opposed to a superstar.Sandy Alcántara or Dylan Cease would likely be safer targets for the Yankees,

Newsweek on MSN · 20h

Proposing 4 Potential Yankees Trades To Push New York Over Top

The New York Yankees could look to swing a few different blockbuster trades to cement themselves at the top of the league.

Yahoo! Sports · 1d

Yankees could reunite with old friend via trade with Padres

The New York Yankees’ starting rotation has suffered big hits, with Gerrit Cole on the shelf for the entire season […]

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Yankees Ability To Hit For Power Has Carried Them Early On This Season

The New York Yankees are off to a strong start to the campaign, thanks to their offense performing well. It has been a bit of an up-and-down season for the Yan ...

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How and Why to Watch the Yankees vs. Diamondbacks April 2

Despite missing ace Gerrit Cole and 2024 AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil due to injury, New York starters ... team in MLB history to reach that mark this early in the season. The Yankees look ...

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These Yankees' bats are a MLB baseball hit. Who makes the new torpedo bat? Can you buy one?

Torpedo bats are the explosive new trend in baseball after the New York Yankees set a franchise record Saturday, hitting nine home runs — the first four of which were back to back to back to ...

USA Today11d

The Yankees' torpedo bats, explained: Everything to know about them

The New York Yankees have stirred up controversy to start the 2025 MLB season, even though what they're doing is perfectly legal. You can see it in the video: the area below the barrel is ...