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Yankees' Record-Setting Home Run Game Sparks Debate Over New Bat Design

The New York Yankees defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 20-9 on Saturday, tying their record for most home runs in a single game; five of these home runs were hit with new, larger-barrel bats designed by a former physicist, sparking debate about their impact.

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MLB Players Show Interest in "Torpedo" Bats After Yankees' Power Surge

Following the New York Yankees' use of newly designed "torpedo" bats resulting in a franchise-record 15 home runs over two games, many MLB players are expressing interest in switching to this new bat design which aims at improving the contact.

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White Sox Slash Payroll Amidst Historic Losing Season and Potential Sale

Facing historically low expectations after a 41-121 season in 2024, the Chicago White Sox have slashed their payroll to $74.1 million, the lowest in MLB except for the Marlins, as owner Jerry Reinsdorf explores a potential sale with possible involvement from billionaire Justin Ishbia.

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Rays' Opening Day Rotation Altered by McClanahan Injury

The Tampa Bay Rays' Opening Day starting rotation will consist of five right-handed pitchers due to injuries to Shane McClanahan (left triceps nerve irritation) and Jeffrey Springs (traded). Ryan Pepiot will start on Opening Day, highlighting the team's depth and injury challenges.

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Dodgers Begin Title Defense in Tokyo with All-Japanese Pitching Matchup

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin their quest for back-to-back World Series titles on March 26th in Tokyo, Japan against the Chicago Cubs, featuring an all-Japanese pitching matchup of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga. The game starts at 3:10 a.m. in California, and marks the start of the 2025 MLB s...

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Japanese Stars Revitalize MLB, Boosting Ratings and Global Appeal

The 2023 World Series' record-high ratings, a 42% increase in MLB television ratings, and a 32% spike in Asian viewership are largely due to the rising popularity of Japanese stars like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, transforming baseball into a global sport.

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Yankees Hit Nine Home Runs with Newly Designed Bats

The New York Yankees hit nine home runs in one game on Saturday, a new club record, using redesigned bats that exploit a loophole in MLB regulations allowing for a wider bat at a non-standard point; five Yankees hit home runs with these new bats.

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65-Year-Old Minor League Veteran Becomes MLB's Oldest Opening Day Rookie

At 65, Al LeBoeuf, after 44 seasons in minor league baseball and overcoming a near-fatal injury and cancer, will be the oldest opening-day rookie as the Milwaukee Brewers' new hitting coach, a testament to his dedication and resilience.

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Yankees Face Steep Climb After Spring Training Injury Crisis

The New York Yankees face a challenging 2025 season due to significant injuries to key players, including ace Gerrit Cole (Tommy John surgery), and the uncertain status of Giancarlo Stanton and Luis Gil, demanding immediate contributions from young players and impacting their World Series aspiration...

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Trilateral Meeting: Japan, China, South Korea to Boost Cooperation

Japan, China, and South Korea's foreign ministers met in Tokyo on Saturday, agreeing to promote future-oriented cooperation and hold a summit soon amid global uncertainties.

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Japan Requests Clarification on Taiwan's Osaka Expo Pavilion

Japan requested that Taiwan's Osaka Expo pavilion be explicitly labeled as privately operated to avoid any implication of official recognition, given the absence of diplomatic ties between the two.

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Yankees Face Major Injury Crisis Entering 2025 Season

The New York Yankees face a major setback entering the 2025 season with ace Gerrit Cole requiring Tommy John surgery and top prospect Luis Gil sidelined for at least six weeks, along with multiple other injuries to key players, forcing the team to rely on their minor league system to fill the gaps.

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