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.

New torpedo bats drew attention when the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine homers that traveled a combined 3,695 feet on Saturday.

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Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez exited Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals with a sprained right wrist. The six-time All-Star was injured while being caught stealing in the third inning. He dove in head first in an awkward manner and the hand hit the dirt hard.

Jose Ramírez jammed his right wrist while attempting to steal a base in the third inning against the Royals and later left the game with what manager called a mild sprain.