Stanton has carried the offense for weeks, hitting .300 with 12 home runs and 34 RBIs over his last 30 games. His .586 slugging percentage and .949 OPS in that span have made him indispensable. The team’s record makes the point even sharper: the Yankees are 57–28 in games he starts this season but just 13–15 without him.

Last night the Yankees built an early lead against the Cardinals and held on for dear life. It wasn’t the most reassuring way to win a game, but any wins are welcome with the Yankees occupying the final playoff spot in the American League.

It had been more than a year since Giancarlo Stanton last tracked a fly ball, spending the past several months rehabbing his ailing elbows to reclaim a spot in the Yankees’ batting order. But with Aaron Judge temporarily shifted into the designated hitter role,

Tim Kurkjian believes the New York Yankees can be dangerous in October with Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton's bats.