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17-Year-Old Shortstop Eli Willits Goes No. 1 to Nationals in MLB Draft with Record-Setting 4 Strikeouts in 128 Plate Appearances

In a move that caught baseball analysts off guard, the Washington Nationals selected 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Oklahoma with the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday night in Atlanta. The selection came just one week after the Nationals fired longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and ...

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Representative Image. Torpedo Bat. Photo Source: MLB

Torpedo Bat Sparks Yankees’ 15-Home Run Series and MLB Rule Debate on Bat Shape and Power Balance

The baseball world is abuzz about the “torpedo bat” – a design that’s redefining how players approach the plate. With the Yankees’ historic 15-homer performance in their opening series, these unconventionally shaped bats have moved from batting practice curiosities to prime-time performers. The Science Behind the Shape The torpedo bat (also called the “bowling pin ...

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Luka Dončić’s First Lakers Triple-Double Sinks Mavericks

Luka Dončić recorded his first triple-double as a Laker Tuesday night, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory over his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. In an emotionally charged matchup, Dončić finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists despite shooting struggles, going just 6-for-17 from the field. “It was an emotional night for ...