The New York Yankees are making noise in the playoff picture, and at the center of it is Giancarlo Stanton, whose explosive August has revived New York’s offense. Backed by strong production and vocal support from Aaron Boone, the team is surging when it matters most. Boone spoke at length about Stanton’s offensive tear following his five-RBI performance in a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals. Since returning from a hamstring injury on July 1, the slugger has hit 17 home runs — the fourth-most in Major League Baseball over that span — helping fuel the Yankees’ playoff push.