Welcome to the sixth edition of Bleacher Report’s MLB rivalry series.
In the weeks to come, we’ll highlight some of the biggest head-to-head rivalries in our national pastime and shine light on the past, present and future of those matchups.
So far, we’ve run through the following rivalries:
- Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants
- Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Next on the docket is a closer look at a rivalry that interleague play was designed for, between the New York Mets and New York Yankees.
The two teams didn’t meet for the first time in a game that counted until 1997, but their battle for superiority in the massive market that is New York has amplified their rivalry.
The following provides a look at notable numbers and notes, a detailed breakdown of the rivalry’s origins, an overview of some notable regular-season moments between the two teams, a rundown of their meeting in the 2000 World Series and finally a preview of the present and future outlook of both franchises.