You're going to hear a lot about "torpedo bats" in the coming days, and perhaps most of this MLB season if the New York Yankees and other users of this funky new equipment keep launching souvenirs out of ballparks.

The New York Yankees have new custom bats that have led to some early offensive success, but star Aaron Judge has opted not to use a "torpedo bat" this year. When asked why he isn't using a torpedo bat, Judge said he can hit the bell just as well without one.

The New York Yankees laid on an offensive onslaught against the Milwaukee Brewers to open the 2025 campaign. And after smacking four more home runs on Sunday in their series finale, the team has made some more MLB history as fans continue to debate their controversial new torpedo bats.

The New York Yankees tied Major League Baseball's all-time record for the most home runs hit through a team's first three games of a season on Sunday, launching four more home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers (GameTracker) to bring their seasonal total to 15.

The content of every hitters' meeting held within the confines of the Yankees’ clubhouse is usually guarded like a state secret, with players and coaches wary of leaking information that may provide competitive advantages to opponents.

The New York Yankees broke their franchise record for home runs in a single game with nine against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday.