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One of the biggest storylines of the 2025 MLB season? The torpedo bat — and it’s taking over the league. ⚾⁣ •⁣ The buzz really kicked off when five Yankees players went deep with the bowling pin-shaped bat during a massive 20–9 Opening Week win over the Brewers. 🧢⁣ •⁣ Since then, the bat’s unusual design — made to shift the sweet spot and increase damage on contact — has been the center of baseball chatter. 💬⁣ •⁣ There’s been some pushback from traditionalists, but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is embracing the innovation. In a recent statement to The New York Times, he said: “They’re absolutely good for baseball... discussions and debates about it show that something about the game still matters beyond TV ratings or revenue.” 👀⁣ •⁣ Despite its odd look, the torpedo bat is fully compliant with MLB rules, and more players are testing it out. 💪⁣ •⁣ Dodgers manager Dave Roberts weighed in, saying it’s not surprising that in today’s game, players are more open-minded when it comes to ga...

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