The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees reignite their historic rivalry in a three-game series starting May 31, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. Fresh off their 2024 World Series clash, where the Dodgers clinched a 4-1 victory, this rematch has fans buzzing with anticipation. With stars like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge leading their teams, this MLB showdown promises high-octane action and intense competition.
World Series Rematch Kicks Off
The Dodgers host the Yankees for a highly anticipated series starting tonight at 2:10 AM UTC, as per Sofascore. This follows their 2024 World Series, where Los Angeles triumphed, thanks to Freddie Freeman’s MVP performance, including a walk-off grand slam in Game 1. The Yankees, eager for redemption, aim to leverage their strong 2025 season start.[](https://www.sofascore.com/baseball/match/new-york-yankees-los-angeles-dodgers/Nxbseyb)[](https://sports.yahoo.com/live/dodgers-vs-yankees-los-angeles-wins-8th-world-series-title-after-new-yorks-complete-self-destruction-230015789.html)
Star Power: Ohtani vs. Judge
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ $700 million star, faces off against Yankees’ Aaron Judge, a likely 2025 AL MVP. Ohtani, who went 2-for-13 in their June 2024 series, seeks to dominate at home. Judge, despite a postseason slump last year, hit three homers in that series, making their duel a focal point. Both teams boast elite lineups, with Freeman and Juan Soto adding firepower.[](https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/new-york-yankees-vs-los-angeles-dodgers-world-series-history-past-matchups-head-to-head-record-most-rings)
Recent Head-to-Head History
Since 2004, the Dodgers lead the Yankees 15-12 in 27 games, averaging 3.8 runs per game to the Yankees’ 3.7, per AiScore. In their last five encounters, Los Angeles won three, including an 11-3 rout on June 8, 2024, powered by Teoscar Hernández’s grand slam. The Yankees, however, showed resilience with a 5.4 points-per-match average in their last five games.[](https://m.aiscore.com/head-to-head/baseball/los-angeles-dodgers-vs-new-york-yankees)[](https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401569437/dodgers-yankees)
Pitching Matchups and Concerns
Tonight’s game features Max Fried for the Yankees, with a stellar 1.29 ERA, against a yet-to-be-confirmed Dodgers pitcher. Dodgers’ Jack Flaherty, who struggled in the 2024 World Series, faces scrutiny after a velocity dip, raising concerns for manager Dave Roberts. The Yankees’ bullpen, including Nestor Cortes, remains a wildcard after mixed performances last year.[](https://www.espn.in/mlb/game/_/gameId/401701038/yankees-dodgers)[](https://x.com/MLB/status/1928466163882750164)
Fan Frenzy and Where to Watch
Posts on X reflect massive excitement, with fans calling it a “World Series rematch.” The game streams live on AppleTV+ at 7 PM ET, with updates on ESPN, MLB.com, and Flashscore.com. Dodger Stadium expects a sell-out crowd, continuing the rivalry’s tradition of packed stands.[](https://www.flashscore.com/team/los-angeles-dodgers/nwPDBpVc/)[](https://x.com/MLB/status/1928458880947753315)
What’s Next for the Rivalry?
As the Dodgers and Yankees battle in this series, the outcome could set the tone for their 2025 campaigns. With both teams eyeing another World Series run, these games will test their depth and resilience. Fans anticipate more thrilling chapters in this storied rivalry, with potential playoff rematches looming.
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