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Giancarlo Stanton's early homer sets winning tone for Yankees
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Giancarlo Stanton proves the Home Run Derby is absolutely necessary
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Giancarlo Stanton - Wikipedia
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Giancarlo Stanton hears boos while striking out 5 times in Yankee Stadium debut
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Giancarlo Stanton home run video: Yankees DH smashes record blast - Sports Illustrated
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Giancarlo Stanton says he'll participate in the Home Run Derby if he's asked - NBC Sports
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Aaron Boone says not participating in Home Run Derby was Giancarlo Stanton's call - Newsday
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Anthony Rizzo, Giancarlo Stanton among vets starting to make strides
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After Marlins' Outbreak, Yankees Stay Inside and Wait for Phillies - The New York Times
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Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Giancarlo Stanton's light-tower homer - Pinstripe Alley
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Giancarlo Stanton hits 400th career HR as Yankees top Tigers
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The Yankees traded for Giancarlo Stanton, and the Dodgers didn't