New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and four combined runs and RBI in Thursday's win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton had a busy day at the plate, walking in the first inning, singling and scoring in the third, then capping off his night with a key, two-run home run in the seventh frame. The homer traveled 352 feet at an exit velocity of 104 MPH, which was a modest speed compared to his other batted balls. He also registered a 111 MPH ...

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton gave the Yankees an early lead with a sacrifice fly in the first inning, then later singled in the eighth inning, though he was stranded on base. The slugger continues to be one of the best run-producers on the Yankees, slashing .260/.330/.503 with 12 home runs, 33 RBI, and 19 runs scored. Stanton should remain a staple in fantasy managers' ...

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton wasn't a member of the starting lineup in each of the last two games, given that the Yankees were playing in a National League park, though he'll be back to serve as the designated hitter and will bat fourth against Blue Jays' lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu. Fantasy managers need to make sure he's active, as Stanton is currently 6-for-16 with three home runs, a double, and ...

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton drilled a three-run homer in Thursday's loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stanton got the scoring started for New York in the first inning, clubbing a 2-1 slider 422 feet into the center-field seats at an exit velocity of 107.7 MPH. It's his 12th long ball of the season and his third in the last two games to go along with eight RBI. Stanton won't play in the upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies with no designated hitter, which is ...

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton isn't expected to be in the starting lineup during the weekend series against the Phillies. The move appears to be strategic in nature to avoid keeping him out of the outfield, so the slugger won't see his usual workload while visiting Philadelphia. Although Stanton should be available to pinch-hit, fantasy managers will likely want to keep him out of the starting lineup.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton won't play in the upcoming two-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Stanton can't serve as the designated hitter with the series set to be played in Philadelphia, with manager Aaron Boone noting that the slugger isn't an option in the field yet. Stanton has reportedly been getting some defensive work in, suggesting that he could play in the field at some point down the road. The Yankees could utilize him as a pinch-hitter against ...

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, and five RBI in Wednesday's win over the Minnesota Twins. Stanton was an unstoppable force at the plate, as he doubled in his first trip to the plate, then slugged three-run and two-run long balls. Each of his hits registered exit velocities of at least 108 MPH, including 118.3 MPH on his two-bagger. After a 2-for-24 stretch in his return from the injured list, Stanton has broken out of the slump in ...

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is absent from Sunday's lineup for the series finale against the Boston Red Sox. Stanton is still building up his strength and endurance following his stint on the injured list, with the Yankees content to be cautious with him given his checkered injury history. Aaron Judge will again serve as the designated hitter in Stanton's absence and will bat second.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stanton continues to have his workload managed by the Yankees since his return, as they are slowly building him back up since he didn't play any rehab games. The slugger is 1-for-16 over his last five games. Aaron Judge will get a chance to rest his body as the designated hitter after starting in center field Wednesday.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is getting a rest day on Tuesday. Stanton has appeared in three games since returning from the injured list, going 0-for-12 with eight strikeouts. Manager Aaron Boone said that the slugger is off as part of a buildup program, given that he didn't participate in any rehab games before returning to the lineup. Aaron Judge will get a day off from the field and serve as the designated hitter.