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.

About one week into the MLB season and all anyone wants to talk about is the 'Torpedo Bat.' Here's a look at what it is and how it's made.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain (9) looks on from the dugout in the fourth inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Texas Rangers at Great American Ball Park in ...

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Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Chase Burns made his pro debut Friday night for the High-A Dayton Dragons against the West ...

Reds manager Terry Francona, coach Collin Cowgill and pitcher Hunter Greene were among several staff and players sidelined by ...

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona will miss Friday's road game against the Milwaukee Brewers due to an illness going ...

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Reds President of Baseball Operations Kick Krall met with reporters on Friday afternoon and said Freddie Benavides will ...

Manager Terry Francona was ruled out from being in the dugout for Friday’s game against the Brewers because of an illness.

At 1:54 ET on Saturday afternoon, New York Yankees play-by-play man Michael Kay lit the fuse on what will be remembered as ...

They need a boost. The lineup is struggling and the team looks flat. Unfortunately, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer's ...