The Yankees have suffered a bitter defeat after years of dominance over the Dodgers, who have victories in the finals of 1941, 1947, 1949, and 1956. In 2024, the Yankees arrive with 27 titles and a strong motivation for revenge, while the Dodgers, with seven championships under their belt, seek to establish themselves as one of the most successful dynasties in modern baseball.
The rivalry between the Yankees and Dodgers has its roots in the 40s and 50s, when the Dodgers played in Brooklyn and the Yankees dominated those matchups. In 1981, the Angels finally defeated their American League nemesis. New York reaches the World Series after an outstanding campaign in the American League, ready to bring the trophy back home.
For many fans, this World Series is more than a championship showdown; it is a long-awaited revenge, set against the backdrop of the legacy of the 1981 World Series. The Dodgers and Yankees are prepared to write a new chapter in this intense rivalry.
Major League Baseball reaches its grand finale with a matchup that many baseball fans have waited decades for: the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the New York Yankees, two of the most iconic franchises in MLB, will meet again on the biggest stage of the diamond sport.
This duel revives the historic 1981 final, when the Dodgers broke a streak of four consecutive losses to the Yankees and were crowned champions in six games (4-2). That World Series is remembered as an iconic victory for the Angels, led by figures such as Fernando Valenzuela, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, and Dusty Baker.
Beyond the field, this rivalry also represents a battle between the two most iconic cities in the United States: New York and Los Angeles, intensifying the excitement of each matchup. This clash is not only a sports competition but also a cultural and media representation of the east and west coasts of the country.
Both teams had brilliant seasons in 2024, with the Dodgers under the leadership of Dave Roberts combining youth and experience with players like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and star pitcher Julio Urías. After dominating the National League, the Angels seek to add another title to their recent championships of 2020 and 2022.
Meanwhile, the Yankees, led by Aaron Boone, boast a powerful lineup led by Aaron Judge, a constant threat at the plate, and ace pitcher Gerrit Cole. Whatever the outcome, the 2024 World Series will go down in history as a titanic showdown marked by passion, rivalry, and a desire for glory.
The 2024 World Series will be played in a series of scheduled games as follows: - Game 1: Friday, October 25, 6:08 PM CDMX - Game 2: Saturday, October 26, 6:08 PM CDMX - Game 3: Monday, October 28, 6:08 PM CDMX - Game 4: Tuesday, October 29, 6:08 PM CDMX - If necessary: - Game 5: Wednesday, October 30, 6:08 PM CDMX - Game 6: Friday, November 1, 6:08 PM CDMX - Game 7: Saturday, November 2, 6:08 PM CDMX The games will be broadcasted on ESPN, Fox Sports, Imagen TV; Disney+, Fox Sports via Amazon Prime Video.
