KANSAS CITY — The Yankees and their “torpedo” bats were the talk of the Guardians ’ clubhouse before Sunday’s game against the Royals. The new bats helped the Yankees hit nine home runs against the Brewers on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. The bats, which have reportedly been approved by MLB, move more wood toward the middle of the bat.

The Bronx Bombers and their so-called "torpedo bats" have sparked intrigue across Major League Baseball, as the New York Yankees swept their opening series against the Milwaukee Brewers in a hot start to the season.

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