NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers take the field later this week in 2024 Major League Baseball World Series. The former neighbors and rivals will face off in the World Series for the first time in 43 years.
The Dodgers are seeking their eighth World Series title and second in a five-year span. The Yankees are chasing their 28th title, but first since 2009.
History of Yankees-Dodgers in the World Series
The two teams have faced each other in 11 World Series, more than any other pairing. When the Dodgers were Brooklyn-based, the Yankees had a commanding 6-1 edge in World Series matchups.