Manny Machado Advocates for Yankees' Innovative 'Torpedo' Bats

Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres expressed interest in the New York Yankees' newly designed 'torpedo' bats during an in-game interview on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. The bats have contributed to the Yankees' remarkable start to the season, where they hit 15 home runs in their first three games. Machado humorously suggested that the Yankees should send some of these bats to the Padres, highlighting the growing curiosity among players about the innovative equipment. The unique design of the torpedo bats, which features a heavier barrel, has raised questions about their legality, but MLB confirmed they are approved. As teams across the league take notice, including the Atlanta Braves who have already placed orders, the adoption of such bats could spark a trend similar to other significant changes in sports. The Padres, meanwhile, enjoyed a strong performance, defeating the Braves 5-0 to maintain their winning streak.