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Barstool Sports creator Dave Portnoy got into a verbal scrap with Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on X over New York's usage of "torpedo" bats.
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A bat with a wider barrel sometimes referred to as a torpedo bat sits next to a normal bat during the first inning of MLB baseball game against the Washington Nationals, in Toronto, Monday, March 31, ...

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Should Astros Begin Using Yankees' New "Torpedo" Bat Design?
The Houston Astros are seeking a ninth trip to the postseason in the last 11 years, but that lofty goal has taken a backseat to the impact the New York Yankees'
Astros unsurprisingly steal the latest Yankees torpedo bat advantage
The New York Yankees started an exciting trend by introducing torpedo bats to MLB, and the Houston Astros have unsurprisingly stolen the idea.
Hall of Famer says Yankees' torpedo bats 'had nothing to do with' home run onslaught
Since the New York Yankees clubbed a franchise-record nine home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, the baseball world has taken notice of the uniquely shaped "torpedo" bats that several players were using in the game.
Relive some big home runs by players with torpedo bats
Check out some of the home runs hit this season by players using torpedo bats.
Sporticast 437: Torpedo Bat Mania Is About Online Virality, Not Baseball
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the online hysteria surrounding the ‘torpedo bats‘ in MLB.
The Science Behind the MLB ‘Torpedo’ Bats That Everyone’s Talking About—How Do They Work? And Are They Really Better?
Developed by a physicist, these bats have their widest part, called the barrel, closer to the player's hands to offer a better chance of hitting the ball on their "sweet spot"
PHOTO COLLECTION: Torpedo Bats
A bat with a wider barrel sometimes referred to as a torpedo bat sits next to a normal bat during the first inning of MLB baseball game against the Washington Nationals, in Toronto, Monday, March 31,
Yankees break MLB record in loss while famed astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson explains to CNN how ‘torpedo’ bats work
Despite losing their first game of the MLB season, the New York Yankees continued their historic start to the year as they broke multiple records through their prolific home run hitting.
Above the Mantel: Damn the (Collectible) Torpedo Bats
Torpedo Bats on cards and Jackson Merrill has 8 different autograph variations in the latest edition of Above the Mantel
Astros not down after a series sweep marked by strikeouts and missed chances. 'It's a long season.'
Astros not down after a series sweep marked by strikeouts and missed chances. 'It's a long season.' Through the early sample size of the 2025 season, the Houston Astros lineup has lacked an identity. The one that they’ve presented hasn’t been pretty.
Judge's three-run homer powers Yankees past Diamondbacks 9-7
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge started another home run barrage with a three-run, first-inning drive that made him the third-fastest Yankees player with 500 extra-base hits and finished with three hits and four RBIs to lead New York over the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 Thursday night.
Yankees reunite with veteran reliever
The Yankees have added Adam Ottavino to their Major League roster, replacing closer Devin Williams, who is on the paternity list.
Yankees Ace Max Fried Earns Generous Spot in Latest MLB Player Rankings
Ace Gerrit Cole is lost for the year due to Tommy John surgery, and the impact of that can't be overstated. Cole is one of the game's true workhorses at the top of the rotation, and he's a surefire top 20 player in the sport at any position when he's healthy.
New York Mets take on Houston Astros on MLB Opening Day 2025. Here's what to know about Juan Soto's debut.
Soto, 26, who signed a record-breaking 15-year, $756 million contract in December, and Holmes, 32, played for the New York Yankees in 2024. The Mets signed them in an attempt to bolster their roster after falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series last year.
Former Yankees Star's Son Fires 4-Word Shot Following Juan Soto's Disappointing Mets Debut
Superstar Juan Soto made his debut for the Mets against the Astros after signing his record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with New York this winter. Overall, his first game as a Met can undoubtedly be described as disappointing.
Jeremy Pena reveals how new Astros teammates fit into Houston’s culture
The Houston Astros have reached the postseason in eight straight years, making four World Series appearances and winning two championships since 2017. But the Astros are a very different team in 2025 after trading Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs and losing Alex Bregman in free agency.
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Mets face Astros on Opening Day
All eyes will be on the outfield Thursday afternoon at Daikin Park -- formerly Minute Maid Park -- when the Mets face the Astros on Opening Day. Mets star outfielder Juan Soto will make his debut for
Highlights And Lowlights From The Mets Season Opening Series Loss To Astros
“It almost felt scripted,” wrote the New York Daily News’ Abbey Mastracco. “Making his long-awaited Mets debut, Soto, the superstar slugger who chose the Mets over the Yankees as a free agent in December, was up to bat with a chance to be a hero.”
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