Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Giancarlo Stanton Says He Would Have Hit Over 80 Home Runs in 2017 'If I Knew What Was Coming'

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton spoke out on the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal and shared his distaste for the team's punishment and the players' apologies.

While speaking to the media during Spring Training on Wednesday, Stanton agreed with many other MLB players, including teammate Aaron Judge, that the Astros' 2017 title should be stripped. He also took offense to the lack of remorse shown by the Astros following the incident.

“You’re only really sorry because you got caught," Stanton said. "We know they really don't care.