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 More General NewsGeneral LinksQuite a few maple bats will be banned in the minor leagues this season, part of Major League Baseball's push to increase safety. New regulations will prohibit bats made from ultra-light maple. The low-density wood is often found in bats with bigger barrels and thin handles. Softer red maple and silver maple, which aren't commonly used, will be completely eliminated by the 30-plus companies approved to make bats. |
