3 days ago · Because the Yankees hit bombs with them. Nine of their MLB record-tying 15 home runs hit in their first three games were used by five players using torpedo bats, including six of a franchise ...

5 days ago · The Yankees' modified bats have sparked controversy, with fans questioning their legality after a record breaking power surge. ... The Yankees’ bat modifications have been compared to past eras of performance enhancement, such as the steroid era (“Juicing Era”). They suggest that MLB should investigate the legality of these bats.

2 days ago · The torpedo bat design is the brainchild of Aaron Leanhardt, an MIT physicist who was a professor at the University of Michigan from 2007 to 2014 before joining the Yankees in 2018.

2 days ago · The New York Yankees are setting a bat trend that has some critics claiming their new wood has an unfair advantage.The new (and legal) "Torpedo" bats, as described by Major League Baseball, have an untraditional barrel that rests closer to the hitter's hands. They have more wood, are heavier, and allegedly have increased wood concentration in the a

The New York Yankees have stirred up controversy to start the 2025 MLB season, even though what they're doing is perfectly legal. It's been revealed that the Yankees are using new custom bats ...

3 days ago · We are four days into the 2025 MLB season, and there is already controversy. The Yankees started the season obliterating the baseball against the Brewers, and some fans are quick to say that the ...

3 days ago · The New York Yankees slugged a franchise-record nine home runs in their 20-9 drubbing of the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Which included back-to-back-to-back homers on three pitches off ex ...

1 day ago · The New York Yankees have been tearing the cover off the ball early this season. They lead the way with 15 home runs through three games, and fans have been losing their minds.

2 days ago · Some oddly-shaped baseball bats have become a hot topic among fans and players, after the Yankees’ so-called “Torpedo Bats” seemingly helped some sluggers hit multiple home runs. Over the ...

3 days ago · Another element that caught the attention of many observers was the Yankees’ use of “torpedo” bats, as they hit 15 home runs in the series. While many pundits and fans questioned their legality, MLB has issued a statement on the matter.