Latest Giancarlo Stanton News

Alex Verdugo slugs 2-run HR, drives in 4 runs in return to Fenway as Yankees beat Red Sox 8-1

Jun. 15, 2024 00:08 AM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo had a two-run homer and four RBIs in his return to Fenway Park, and Luis Gil struck out six as the MLB-leading New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Friday night. Verdugo spent four seasons with the Red Sox before being traded to New York in...

Stanton, Trevino and Verdugo homer as Yankees beat Royals 11-5 for 12th win in 15 games

Jun. 13, 2024 00:21 AM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jose Trevino capped a six-run first inning with a three-run homer, Gleyber Torres added a three-run drive in the seventh and the New York Yankees romped over the Kansas City Royals 11-5 Wednesday night for their third straight win in the four-game series. ...

At Aaron Judge's urging, the Yankees have gone retro with their road jerseys

Jun. 12, 2024 06:07 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge prides himself as an old-school New York Yankee, and now he has a road uniform to match. His suggestion three years ago led to the team jettisoning the away jerseys used for the past half-century in favor of a return to retro, without the white piping...

Judge hits MLB-best 25th homer into center-field fountain and Yankees rout Royals 10-1

Jun. 12, 2024 00:23 AM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 25th home run with a 436-foot, two-run drive into the fountain behind the center-field seats, and the New York Yankees routed the Kansas City Royals 10-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th win in 14 games. Giancarlo...

Carlos Rodón wins 7th straight start by pitching Yankees past Royals 4-2

Jun. 10, 2024 22:54 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Carlos Rodón pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in his return to the mound where he hit his low point last September, winning his seventh straight start and leading the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Monday night. Juan Soto...

After Dodgers take 2 of 3 games from Yankees, a World Series matchup seems possible

Jun. 10, 2024 00:56 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — After three intense games between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers in front of sellout crowds, Oswaldo Cabrera allowed himself to think ahead. “It crossed in our minds this can be a good matchup in October,” the Yankees utilityman said. ...

Teoscar Hernández powers Dodgers to 11-3 win over Yankees

Jun. 09, 2024 00:23 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Teoscar Hernández homered twice and knocked in six runs, including a grand slam that helped power the Los Angeles Dodgers past the New York Yankees 11-3 on Saturday night for their second consecutive victory in this marquee matchup. “Like I said before, I hope we...

Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run double in 11th, lifts Dodgers over Yankees 2-1

Jun. 08, 2024 14:49 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Teoscar Hernández reached second base, raised both hands, shimmied and twisted his right leg in a dance step that would make a Broadway choreographer proud. With the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees scoreless into the 11th inning of a possible World Series...

Gil wins 7th straight start as streaking Yankees shut down Twins again for 5-1 victory

Jun. 05, 2024 00:28 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Gil pitched six shutout innings of one-hit ball to win his seventh consecutive start, Giancarlo Stanton launched a two-run homer and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. Aaron Judge flared a...

Soto homers twice, including go-ahead shot in 9th, as streaking Yankees rally past Giants 7-5

Jun. 02, 2024 21:39 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Juan Soto homered twice, including a go-ahead drive in a four-run ninth inning against All-Star closer Camilo Doval, and the New York Yankees rallied past the San Francisco Giants 7-5 on Sunday. Giants starter Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner,...