

In the latest chapter of the never-ending circus that is professional sports drama, a certain Barstool Sports mogul has come out swinging with a take so wild it could make even the most seasoned sports commentators blush. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. already caught up in his own chaos, the attack on the Yankees feels more like a plot twist no one saw coming.
The rivalry between the Red Sox and the Yankees has heated up again, fueled by the Yankees’ controversial use of “Torpedo” bats. Dave Portnoy, a die-hard Red Sox fan and founder of Barstool Sports, called out the players for using the bats. While most players stayed silent, Jazz Chisholm Jr. fired back at Portnoy on social media, dismissing him as a high school baller.
Portnoy didn’t hold back when he got his chance on national TV. He responded with his signature flair: “Let me tell you something Stuart I’ve a bad shoulder and if I didn’t, he’d probably be on the pension I’d be on his spot I’d be at the sixty home runs with this bat.”
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This fire quickly escalated, with fans and players clashing over what these bats meant for the purity of the game. With the bats equipped to make hitters get better stats, it diminishes the skill-based aspects of the ball game. The bats might not be banned by the MLB, but with the batters getting an unfair advantage over the pitchers, the fans have started to question the use of this bat.
Yankee fans are so arrogant thinking the Torpedo bat issue is about the Yankees. pic.twitter.com/2rTo6poUeS
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) April 1, 2025
Portnoy also says that this is not just about the Yankees, but it is about the game itself. While the Red Sox fans rally behind Portnoy to keep the pitchers in play, the Yankees defend their team’s innovation with the “Godzilla” bats.
Joining Chisholm Jr., catcher J.C. Escarra also took a swing back at critics. While talking to TMZ Sports, he dismissed claims of unfair advantage, insisting that skill still trumps technology. “You still have to swing the bat,” Escarra emphasized, downplaying the impact of the innovative lumber that has helped the Yankees blast a record-setting 15 home runs in their first three games.
As the drama unfolds, it’s clear this rivalry is less about baseball and more about egos and eccentricities. While Portnoy and Chisholm Jr. trade barbs like two heavyweights, the real winner may be the entertainment value. If these “Godzilla” bats are the future of baseball, then let’s hope the next round of beef comes with a side of popcorn.
Yankees led by Jazz Chisholm Jr. destroyed the Brewers again
Baseball purists, look away—Chisholm Jr. and the Yankees are turning tradition into target practice. With swings that could rewrite the record books and a swagger that fuels the fire, Chisholm Jr. isn’t just making an impact—he’s making a statement. Whether the league loves it or not, the Bronx Bombers are living up to their names.
When one player hits multiple home runs in a single game, you know it’s special. That’s exactly what Chisholm Jr. did against the Brewers on Sunday. He smashed two home runs, both of which came after Aaron Judge was walked.
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After the game, Chisholm Jr. said, “Seeing people pitch around him just to face me, it gets me a little bit more hyped up.” His comments directly call out teams that think walking Judge is a safe strategy, only to face Chisholm’s explosive bat instead. He added that this is how the Yankees will play moving forward, “firing torpedos all around the park”.
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The Yankees aren’t just swinging for the fences; they’re launching an all-out offensive campaign. With “Torpedoes” locked and loaded, it’s clear that opposing pitchers aren’t dodging danger—they’re just choosing their executioner.
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