Bronx, NY – The Yankees may have walked away with the victory last night, but for Giancarlo Stanton, the atmosphere at Yankee Stadium felt anything but celebratory. The former MVP was booed relentlessly by home fans, once again becoming the target of Bronx frustration — despite the scoreboard reading in the Yankees’ favor.
🎯 The Boo Birds Are Back
Stanton, who went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the game, is now drawing the ire of fans who have grown tired of his inconsistency, lingering injuries, and lackluster base running. Chants of “Trade him!” and sarcastic cheers after routine plays echoed through the stadium.
One fan summed it up perfectly:
“We’re winning in spite of him, not because of him.”
💸 From MVP to “Mega Bust”?
Since being traded from the Miami Marlins in 2017, Giancarlo Stanton has:
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Posted some powerful seasons, but also missed over 40% of games due to injuries.
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Carried a contract worth $325 million, much of which now feels like dead weight to fans.
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Become a meme among Yankees faithful — now often referred to as the “$325 million DH who can’t run to first.”
Social media lit up with reactions after the game:
“Giancarlo Stanton is the most expensive statue in MLB.”
“He’s not even booed on the road anymore… because no one fears him.”
⚾ Boone and Teammates Stay Diplomatic — For Now
Manager Aaron Boone tried to downplay the situation postgame:
“G is grinding. We know what he’s capable of. The results will come.”
But sources inside the clubhouse suggest that some players are growing frustrated with having to carry the offensive weight while Stanton struggles to find his rhythm — year after year.
🧨 What’s Next for Stanton?
With four more years remaining on his contract, a no-trade clause, and declining speed and agility, the Yankees may be stuck with Stanton whether they like it or not.
Fans, however, are losing patience fast. One longtime season-ticket holder didn’t hold back:
“We gave him New York. He gave us injuries, strikeouts, and disappointment.”
Stanton may still be a Yankee on paper, but it’s clear — in the hearts of many fans, the Bronx has already moved on.
