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August 25, 2025
Baseball Players Suddenly Breaking Bats on Check Swings
Stephen Douglas
Sports Illustrated
Baseball Players Suddenly Breaking Bats on Check Swings
Seattle rolled past Oakland 11-4 behind a multi-hit day from Polanco, who drove in two runs on a walk and a single. The day’s centerpiece was Polanco’s fourth plate appearance, when a check swing caused his bat to snap and sail into the outfield, an uncanny moment that drew social chatter and echoed a recent minor-league incident. The result was a brand-new, quirky narrative that spotlights Seattle’s offensive depth and the unusual volatility of at-bats.
Which players from the Mariners or A's organization could see a breakout move after this game?Does the bat-break incident alter how fantasy managers should view Polanco’s risk-reward profile?Which matchups could highlight Polanco’s fantasy upside in the near term?What equipment or prep steps could teams take to avoid similar incidents in the future?
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