For baseball fans around the world, this is the most exciting time of the year: the World Series. It’s when two of the best teams from the American and National Leagues battle it out for the Major League Baseball (MLB) Championship. The winner is determined by who wins the majority of the seven games in the series, and the team with the better regular season record secures home-field advantage. This year, the Dodgers hold that advantage over the New York Yankees.
The Yankees and Dodgers have a rich history, with the Yankees holding an 8-3 record over the Dodgers in this most frequent World Series matchup. These two legendary teams are meeting for the twelfth time in the Fall Classic—a feat unmatched by any other teams. Their rivalry goes back decades; the last time they met in the World Series was in 1981.
This rivalry began before the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958. The Dodgers were based in Brooklyn, New York, for 68 seasons, from 1883 to 1957. During that time, the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees faced each other multiple times in the World Series. Their first clash was in 1941, with the Yankees winning in five games. This early encounter set the tone for what would become a fierce and storied rivalry.
The history between the Dodgers and Yankees is filled with unforgettable moments and significant milestones, each game adding a new chapter to this enduring rivalry. For fans around the world, each meeting between these two teams showcases the excitement of baseball and builds on a legacy. Beyond the field, the Dodgers-Yankees rivalry represents broader themes in American culture, with the Yankees embodying the East Coast spirit, while the Dodgers reflect the culture of the West Coast. As these teams continue their pursuit of the World Series title, their rivalry remains a defining aspect of baseball history. This year presents another chance for these fierce competitors to battle it out, with the hope of adding yet another memorable chapter to the World Series. The Dodgers are currently leading the series by winning two consecutive games.
