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Phillies' All-Star Reliever Fires Off Combative Hot Take On New 'Torpedo' Bats

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Philadelphia-Phillies-pitcher-Matt-Strahm Everyone in and around baseball seems to have an opinion on the “torpedo” bats now being used by several New York Yankees players and other stars around Major League Baseball. Opinions vary, but Philadelphia Phillies reliever Matt Strahm has offered a rather unique, and fiery take on the controversial new sticks. After the Yankees cranked a record-tying 15 home runs in their first three games (four of th…

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Phillies' Matt Strahm calls for pitchers to use pine tar again in response to torpedo bat craze

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm wrote on X that he wants pitchers to be able to use pine tar again in response to the increasing use of torpedo bats.

12 hours ago·New York, United States

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WARMINGTON: Whether Trump likes it or not, some hot new torpedo bats are Canadian

Perhaps, no one should tell President Donald Trump, but some of those torpedo bats making a splash in Major League Baseball might be considered cross-border imports.

13 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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Phillies' All-Star Reliever Fires Off Combative Hot Take On New 'Torpedo' Bats

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Phillies Player Suggests MLB Allow Pitchers More Freedom Amid Torpedo Bat Craze

Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm wants a bit more freedom for pitchers amid the torpedo bat craze in MLB.

2 days ago·New York, United States

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Phillies All-Star pitcher makes his feelings perfectly clear on torpedo bats – The Mirror US

In a bold statement, the Phillies’ All-Star pitcher took a stand against the controversial torpedo bats, expressing concerns over safety and fairness in the game. His remarks have sparked discussions among players and fans about the future of equipment regulations. Source link : https://baseball-info.org/2025/04/03/baseball-mlb-news/phillies-all-star-pitcher-makes-his-feelings-perfectly-clear-on-torpedo-bats-the-mirror-us/ Author : Sophia Davis …

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Phillies’ Matt Strahm calls for pitchers to use pine tar again in response to torpedo bat craze

Torpedo bats have taken the baseball world by storm, and one MLB pitcher wants to bring back a competitive edge for hurlers. Pitchers used pine tar for a better grip on pitches, but the fad grew to the point Major League Baseball cracked down on foreign substances in 2021. Pitchers were becoming too dominant with the sticky stuff. The substance is used to increase spin rates, which causes more break on the ball, leading to less offense. CLICK H…

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