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Yankees Seek Payback Against Dodgers in World Series Rematch

New York comes to Dodger Stadium on a five-game winning streak with six former MVPs set to face off against a struggling LA squad

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees in action against Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Four of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2024 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Dodgers 11-4.
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Overview

  • The Yankees have compiled a 35-20 record behind a rotation that ranks first in ERA over its past 40 games despite missing ace Gerrit Cole to season-ending surgery
  • Los Angeles leads the NL West at 34-22 but has gone 5-7 in its last 12 games while grappling with injuries to starters Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow and several key relievers
  • Friday’s opener could be the first MLB game featuring three former MVPs in each lineup, matching Judge, Bellinger and Goldschmidt against Ohtani, Betts and Freeman
  • Former Dodger Ryan Yarbrough will receive his 2024 World Series ring during the series following his midseason return to New York
  • Both clubs have reportedly explored trading for Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara to bolster their rotations ahead of July’s deadline