Some Cubs hitters were already swinging 'torpedo' bats when Yankees made them famous

Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner are among the Cubs who have used the reverse-tapered bats in games.
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Craig Counsell blunt in setting Cubs' expectations for Ben Brown: 'We need better'
Counsell didn't beat around the bush after Brown couldn't make it out of the fourth inning in Saturday's loss to the Phillies.
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Sat, Apr 26
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Cubs make trade with White Sox, casting spotlight on work in progress at third base
Gage Workman was traded across town, the Cubs moving on from another option as they try to figure out the hot corner.
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Can you really believe in the Cubs?
It’s early, but this exciting team has the magic; let’s just hope it doesn’t disappear during a long season.
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Colin Rea has been reinforcement Cubs' rotation needed
The right-hander has a 0.96 ERA on the season, only allowing two runs in his three starts.
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Fri, Apr 25
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Teammates' hot bats making life easier for Cubs' starting pitchers as they deal with loss of Justin Steele
Things are less stressful for the rotation these days with the Cubs' lineup scoring at a best-in-baseball rate.
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Series-opener between Cubs, Phillies starts in weather delay
The game was originally slated for a 1:20 p.m. start.
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Thu, Apr 24
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Scorching Cubs put on a show at Wrigley Field: 'Fun team to watch play'
This Cubs' homestand has featured comebacks and nail-biters against strong opponents.
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Nicky Lopez had been watching the Cubs' hot start from afar — now he's back
The Cubs designated Gave Workman for assignment, as they continue to tinker with the third base position group.
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