The New York Yankees quietly brought a physics experiment to the plate. Then came the home-run barrage.

In the early days of this year’s season, torpedo bats have become all the rage for big league hitters. They burst into the ...

One team is launching homers all over the place. Another is running wild on the bases. A pitcher is throwing an absolutely unhittable pitch. And then there are the Dodgers and Padres. Yes, it's been a ...