Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer, Austin Wells went deep for the third consecutive game and the New York Yankees pounded the Seattle Mariners 10-3 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series between American League playoff contenders.

Giancarlo Stanton conectó un jonrón de tres carreras, Austin Wells se fue profundo por tercer juego consecutivo y los Yankees de Nueva York

Raleigh is three homers away from matching Barry Bonds’ overall record of 39 homers before an All-Star break, which the former San Francisco Giants slugger set in 2001.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz announced his entry into the Derby on Tuesday, joining Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton and Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood.

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz, one of the hardest hitters in baseball, will take his hacks in this year's Home Run Derby, MLB announced Tuesday. The Home Run Derby is less than a week away and five of the eight slots are taken.

Twins outfielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton will hit in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game festivities in Atlanta.