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What is a torpedo bat? What to know after record-breaking game sparks intrigue

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New torpedo bats drew attention over the weekend among Major League Baseball players and fans, but what exactly are they and are they legal?

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NBC New York

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What's a torpedo bat? The history of the Yankees' controversial new baseball bats

Many of the Yankees used torpedo bats while posting historic numbers this weekend. Here's how the team started using the oddly-shaped bats and why they're legal.

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NBC Chicago

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What is a torpedo bat? What to know after record-breaking game sparks intrigue

New torpedo bats drew attention over the weekend among Major League Baseball players and fans, but what exactly are they and are they legal?

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Boone: Yankees' torpedo bats about being 'best'

New torpedo bats drew attention when the Yankees hit a team-record nine homers, with manager Aaron Boone saying their usage is for "just trying to be the best we can be."

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New York Post

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Why some Yankees switched to eye-opening ‘torpedo’ bat shape — and the brainchild behind it

Yankees players are opening up on their new bat shape, and why they're embracing the change for the 2025 MLB season.

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MLB

Yankees' new 'Torpedo' bats create a stir amid 15-homer weekend barrage

NEW YORK -- 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, the “Torpedo” model that has become a hot topic following the club’s historic

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