The New York Yankees are facing off against the Los Angeles Dodgers this week for the 2024 World Series title. The matchup revitalizes one of baseball's biggest historical rivalries; the two teams—both with roots in New York—have faced off in the championship series a record 11 times since the 1940s, most recently in 1981.
The matchup was finalized yesterday when the Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 10-5 in Game 6 and after the Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians Saturday, earning their first World Series spot in 15 years. The matchup marks a relatively rare instance of pitting two No. 1 seeds against one another. Each team also hosts the expected Most Valuable Player from their respective leagues: Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge for the American League and Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani for the National League.
The first matchup will take place Friday night, with the best-of-seven playoff continuing through next week. See schedule here.
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