Giancarlo Stanton grinned as he bounded off the stage that had been hurriedly erected in center field on Saturday evening, having just claimed the MVP award for the 2024 American League Championship Series.

Following the New York Yankees' series-clinching 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians to advance to the World Series, designated hitter Giancarlo

Whenever the New York Yankees have needed a big swing this post-season, Giancarlo Stanton has stepped up. Stanton apparently saves his best for the Cleveland Guardians, as the former NL MVP went 4-for-18 in the ALCS with four home runs and seven RBIs,

Only five won more postseason games. Only two teams hit more homers. These are all facts from the New York Yankees' pennant drought, the period from 2010 through 2023, which finally drew to a close Saturday night.

An injured Yankees pitcher was taken off the American League Championship Series roster Friday, and he won't be eligible to pitch in the World Series.