Mariners gaining steam, Rangers losing it as teams battle in Seattle

Mariners gaining steam, Rangers losing it as teams battle in Seattle

The Seattle Mariners received a shipment of this season's biggest fad, the "torpedo" bats, and some players tried them for the first time in batting practice Friday. "It's a little funky," Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh said before the game. "But…

Mariners get shipment of 'torpedo' bats. Will they use them?

The first batch of “torpedo” bats arrived in the Mariners clubhouse. Here are the first impressions from Mariners hitters.

April 11, 2025 – Chicago (USA) – EFE. The so-called torpedo bats have become the focus of attention at the beginning of the Major League season. These bats have a different weight distribution than the traditional ones, which facilitates a more efficient impact with the ball. The result has been a noticeable increase in the number of home runs, which has generated a strong debate. While the MLB commissioner assures that their use is legal, many …

“Everyone complains, but it’s legal. You still have to hit the ball,” Ortiz said in response to criticism, especially from pitchers like Trevor Megill, who called the bats “slow softball.” Torpedo bats, designed with a wider sweet spot, allow solid contact to result in more powerful bumps. (Keep reading...) The entry Big Daddy in defense of torpedo bats was first published in Remolacha - Dominican Republic News.

Mariners Experiment With Controversial New Bats

In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, a new baseball phenomenon is taking root as players and teams explore the potential of torpedo bats. The buzz started when the New York Yankees electrified the baseball world by hitting a franchise-record nine home runs in a single game against the Milwaukee Brewers. What’s more, five Yankees players wielded these revolutionary torpedo bats, designed by Miami Marlins coach and former New York analyst Aaron …