Yahoo has taken a big step, announcing Friday that in its leagues, the MLB players who are using torpedo bats will be denoted ...

A common sentiment from players about torpedo bats is that hitting is about the player. If you can’t hit a 97 mph fastball or nasty slider with a normal bat, a torpedo bat isn’t going to help.

The “torpedo bat,” a bowling pin-shaped bat with a shifted sweet spot, helped New York Yankees players hit nine home runs in ...