Players Dodgers vs. Yankees having fun in the World Series

LOS ANGELES — If you haven’t heard of this year’s event, you’ve probably been living under a rock. World Series matchup.

Dodgers etc. Yankees. Two of the biggest brands and most historic franchises in sports. Los Angeles vs. New York. West Coast versus East Coast. How can a sports fan not know what’s going to happen?

No matter who the opponent was, those who played in the World Series would understand the magnitude of playing on baseball’s biggest stage. But this year’s match has an extra excitement. Even if the players try to treat it like just another game, they know the importance of these two teams meeting for the Commissioner’s Cup for the first time since 1981. record 12th time in history.

“This place is like the Mecca of baseball,” Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle told USA TODAY Sports. “Taking the Dodgers over the Yankees in the World Series.”

Kahnle, who has played for both teams in recent years, said he saw this match coming. They have been on a collision course for the last few years.

“I had a good feeling and honestly it was pretty amazing to be a part of both series,” he added.

The break during the team’s final game of the weekend definitely helped things sink in. Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen said he talked to his wife about Wednesday’s matchup and joked that it might be the most anticipated matchup in all of sports. The past ten years.

“It’s pretty cool to be part of a market where the biggest market on the East Coast is up against the biggest market on the West Coast,” Treinen said. “This has to be one of the greatest matchups any sports fan could ask for, and being a part of it is even more incredible to play in.”

For some, inclusion is difficult to even understand. Although Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow will miss the series due to injury, he said his inner child is “going crazy right now” while watching the team he grew up growing up playing in the World Series against New York. On the other hand, Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe said he couldn’t believe the situation his younger self was in.

Any headline would say “Yankees vs. Seeing the Dodgers” would attract plenty of attention in the United States, but this year comes with a bigger opportunity for spectators thanks to the Dodgers’ Japanese pitcher Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Yoshinobo Yamamoto.

Only two U.S. teams may compete, but this matchup could literally be a “World” Series.

“I think this will be a global World Series. “I still stand by the fact that more eyes will be watching this series than any other World Series,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

Whoever wins will certainly contribute to a long-established legacy. The Yankees continue their MLB-record 27 World Series wins, while the Dodgers will try to become the sixth team with at least eight championships.

“These are two strong teams, the most historic franchises and probably the greatest teams in MLB right now,” Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo said. “This is a great matchup and it’s going to be a lot of fun for everyone involved.”

There will be many theater stages from Hollywood to Broadway. Two iconic teams playing in iconic stadiums with passionate fan bases. Whether it lasts just four games or goes as long as seven, expect it to be exciting when it comes time to play ball.

“It’s really hard to put into words exactly what this means, but I’m really looking forward to it,” Dodgers infielder Max Muncy said.

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