NY Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton is the X-factor for the franchise’s 2024 World Series chances.
It seems that the glory days are back for Major League Baseball. When the New York Yankees are the darlings/villains of the news cycle on a daily basis, the media (MLBbro.com included), television networks, and even the sport itself benefit.
The Yankees are in a battle not only for the number one seed in the American League playoffs, but just to win the American League East with a half-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles. While the Yankees’ fan base has the 2024 team on a “Championship or Bust” mission statement, the burning question is how this team will perform in the playoffs. Will this more versatile and multi-faceted version of the Bronx Bombers excel offensively after minimal impact in the last few postseasons?
The Yanks have brought the term “The Big 3” from the NBA to baseball with their trio of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Juan Soto. But who could end up making the most impactful contribution?
Aaron Judge?
The easy way out to analyze the Yankees’ postseason hopes is to place them at the feet of Aaron Judge, who for the third time this season collected the American League Player of the Month with more Ruthian numbers with each passing week…
If any American League manager that faces the Yankees in the postseason even THOUGHT about challenging the odds-on favorite for MVP to feast on their pitching, he would be criticized. Look for a number of intentional walks or a limited number of pitches to hit.
How about Juan Soto?
Soto, the next big-time free agent up for a record deal in the offseason, has been on fire this season.
However, his postseason experience is limited, despite winning and performing well in a World Series as a rookie. With Washington (2019) and San Diego (2022) Soto hit .261 with seven homers, 29 hits, 21 RBI, and 29 runs scored in 29 games.
So which of these three Bronx Bombers do Yankees fans need to look out for in late September?
MLBbro.com’s Chris Bolton may have the answer…
Giancarlo Stanton Has 425 Career Homer: Is It Foul or Fair To Say He’s Yankees X-Factor? pic.twitter.com/BfQIkfLUkj
This MLBbro is on fire right now alongside his Bronx Brothers in the outfield with five homers in his last 10 games played. Not only that, but he has also set a little history. On Labor Day, he became the only active player with at least 25 home runs or more in 10 seasons, breaking a tie with Mike Trout.
#MLBbro Giancarlo Stanton keeping it G with this Bro Bomb 💣
His tally is at 25. The 10th time in his career he’s started home, then came STRAIGHT back home 🔥 https://t.co/gYEA7iBLI4
He’s also the active home run king as well with 426 career bro bombs. In 95 games this season, Stanton is batting .244 with an OPS of .805. This is where our MLBbro can shine in the postseason due to the fact teams are going to play by the numbers and pitch around Soto and Judge.
With a little more than 20 games left in the season, while MLBbro MVP Judge and Juan Soto are receiving all of the headlines for now, the postseason may come down to how well Giancarlo Stanton does with his bat.
We’re feeling great after hitting on two of three picks last week, MLBbro.com Fam. We’re feeling as good as the big boss, Rob Parker, after finding a “Louie” jacket marked down 50% off at his local Ross Dress for Less. Let’s lock in on this week’s three winners, and hopefully we’re all cashing out on extra drip after they hit!
1. The New York Yankees (-155) have absolutely dominated the month of June. Behind Bro Bomber and current American League Player of the Week, Aaron Judge (.305 AVG, 25 HRs, 62 RBIs), the Yankees have dropped just three games this month. We don’t see their rival Boston Red Sox (+130) having any luck in derailing the Yankees momentum, especially with their rookie sensation Luis Gil (8 wins – 1 loss, 2.04 ERA) looking to add to his 90 strikeouts.
Brooklyn Bombs Away. Yankees -1.5 (+100)
2. Both the Philadelphia Phillies (+110) and Baltimore Orioles (-130) are currently ranked in the top 10 of nearly all offensive categories in the MLB. Those offenses will be put to the test as the Phillies’ starter Ranger Suarez (10 wins – 1 loss, 1.81 ERA) and Orioles’ starter Kyle Bradish (2 wins – 0 losses, 2.62 ERA) have been lights out for their respective squads. Look for a quick game, as the pitchers will shine in this battle of big bats.
Filthy pitch. Orioles/Phillies UNDER 8.5 total runs (-110)
3. In a battle of huge payrolls and middling returns, the San Diego Padres (-115) head to Queens to take on the New York Mets (-105). Although the Padres are chasing the division leading Dodgers in the NL West, their offense hasn’t been an issue against the rest of the league. With the Padres’ currently ranking first in batting average and hits, it could be over before the Mets get their first pitcher out of the bullpen.
June is upon us, MLBbro.com Fam, and we have the hottest picks to get your summer sizzling. Before you jump in that pool or get the grill started, lock in on these winners and make it rain like the boss Rob Parker does every time he steps foot in Magic City:
1. The Pittsburgh Pirates (+105) have been smoking hot to start June. MLBbros Ke’Bryan Hayes (.248 AVG, 15 RBIs) and Andrew McCutchen (.229 AVG, 20 RBIs) have combined for eight runs scored, helping the Pirates win three of their first four games of the month. They look to stay hot against a Minnesota Twins (-125) squad who suffered losses in three of their last four games.
Opposites attack. Pirates (+105)
2. The Atlanta Braves (-225) lost their superstar Ronald Acuna for the year and are quickly falling out of reach of the surging Phillies for the NL East crown. They look to chip away at that lead as they do battle with another division foe in the Washington Nationals (+190). Even with MLBbro CJ Abrams (.246 AVG, 9 HRs, 26 RBIs) keeping the offense humming, the game will be determined by how well Nationals’ starter Jake Irvin (3 wins – 5 losses, 3.39 ERA) fares against the Braves’ middling offense (18th in Runs, 16th in Hits).
NL Beast. Nationals +1.5 (+115)
3. Speaking of Mr. Magic City, Rob Parker called the New York Yankees (-110) and Los Angeles Dodgers (-105) as the eventual World Series matchup before the 2024 season even began. The Bronx Bombers are doing their part to make Professor Parker’s prediction true, as they are currently ranked first in home runs thanks to MLBbros Aaron Judge (.293 AVG, 54 RBIs, 21 HRs) and Giancarlo Stanton (.237 AVG, 35 RBIs, 15 HRs). The Dodgers aren’t too far behind with their own pair of superstars in Shohei Ohtani (.322 AVG, 40 RBIs, 15 HRs) and former MLBbro of the year Mookie Betts (.309 AVG, 32 RBIs, 9 HRs) pushing LA up to the fourth ranked team in home runs. With so much firepower on the field between the two division leaders, we’re looking at the over despite the flamethrowing power for both starting pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers and Cody Poteet of the Yankees.
Best Bet. Yankees/Dodgers OVER 9 total runs (-110)
We’re deep in our bag this week, MLBbro.com Fam! Grab your pocketbook, boot up that app (or hit up Shohei’s interpreter), and let’s cash out on these three winners:
1. The Houston Astros (-135) had a terrible start without their former manager Dusty Baker but have recently turned it around since the departure of the legendary MLBbro. They look to keep the momentum going against the Detroit Tigers (+115), who have been freefalling since their hot start. With the Astros’ pulling it together to get to sixth in batting average, fifth in hits, and seventh in home runs, the Tigers may be tucking their tail all series long.
Blast off. Astros -1.5 RL (+105)
2. Division rivals clash on Friday, as the New York Yankees (-140) head down I-95 to battle the Tampa Bay Rays (+118). Even with the Yankees’ ace Clarke Schmidt (3 wins – 1 loss, 3.5 ERA) taking the mound, we’re more excited about the 2024 debut of the Rays’ young Melanated Mound Marauder, Taj Bradley. Bradley started the season on the IL, and will face off with the Yankees’ fourth-ranked home run hitting lineup. It will be a battle of bros, as Aaron Judge (8 HRs) and Giancarlo Stanton (8 HRs) look to ruin Bradley’s first game back.
Hurricane Yankee. Yankees -1.5 RL (+100)
3. Speaking of the battle for the AL East, the division leading Baltimore Orioles (-140) look to solidify their standing when they host the suddenly surging Arizona Diamondbacks (+118). After sweeping the Reds, the D’backs start their youngster Brandon Pfaadt (1-2 record, 4.61 ERA) versus the Orioles’ fifth-year starter Cole Irvin (3 – 1, 2.86 ERA). Irvin looks to end the Arizona hot streak, and with his offense ranking first in home runs, we’re banking on Cedric Mullens (6 HRs) and his squad to pull it off.
May is upon us, MLBbro.com Fam! While the summer heat is just on the horizon, we’re hoping to catch fire with these three Friday picks.
We love the story of Joe Ross (1 win – 3 losses, 5.4 ERA), and MLBbro.com has chronicled his amazing return to the MLB. The Milwaukee Brewers (+110) have struggled to get another win since Ross’s initial victory, and the Chicago Cubs (-130) will march out their second year righty Hayden Wisneski (2 wins – 0 losses, 0.87 ERA), who has yet to drop a game.
Hunter Greene (1 win – 2 losses, 3.63 ERA) has helped usher in a new era for the Cincinnati Reds (+100). He’ll have his hands full with the AL East leading Baltimore Orioles (-120). With the Orioles leading the league in both slugging percentage and home runs, it could be a long day for one of our favorite “Melanated Mound Marauders.”
Mean Greene. Orioles -1.5 RL (+135)
We close out our Friday in Philadelphia, where the Phillies (-155) play host to the San Francisco Giants (+130). The Giants’ Jordan Hicks (2 wins – 0 losses, 1.59 ERA) has been nearly perfect on the year, but can his 22nd ranked (runs scored) offense compete with the Phillies’ Aaron Nola (4 wins – 1 loss, 3.2 ERA)? Is water wet?
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