New York Teams Set For Potential Subway Series Rematch

Members of the New York Yankees celebrate a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 4 of an American League Division baseball playoff series Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Ph

Two stops away from a Subway Series, the New York Yankees and the New York Mets have both advanced to their respective league championship series, marking the first time in 24 years that both Big Apple teams have reached the final four in baseball. The Mets secured their spot in the NLCS by defeating Philadelphia, while the Yankees clinched their ALCS berth with a victory on Thursday night.

If both teams manage to secure four more wins, they could potentially face off in the World Series for the second time, with the Yankees having emerged victorious in the 2000 Subway Series against the Mets.

The prospect of a Subway Series has generated excitement among players and fans alike. Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo expressed his enthusiasm, envisioning the city's reaction to such a matchup as explosive and unforgettable.

Mets secure NLCS spot by defeating Philadelphia; Yankees clinch ALCS berth.

Yankees and Mets reach league championship series for first time in 24 years.

Potential for Subway Series rematch if both teams secure four more wins.

Players and fans excited about prospect of Subway Series matchup.

Mets to face NLCS opponent on Sunday; Yankees to start ALCS on Monday.

Baseball fever in New York City palpable with potential playoff matchups.

Mets aiming for third World Series championship; Yankees have storied ALCS history.

Mets swept all four regular season Subway Series meetings.

Both Mets and Yankees have largest payrolls in baseball.

Resurgence of New York teams reignites fan passion after missing playoffs in 2023.

The Mets are set to begin the best-of-seven NL Championship Series on Sunday against the winner of the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers matchup. On the other hand, the Yankees will face either Cleveland or Detroit in the ALCS starting Monday night at Yankee Stadium.

With the potential for a playoff matchup in New York City every day next week, the baseball fever in the city is palpable. Players and managers from both teams have acknowledged the significance of having two New York teams vying for a shot at the World Series.

While the Yankees have a storied history in the ALCS, the Mets are aiming to secure their third World Series championship and first since 1986. The Mets swept all four Subway Series meetings during the regular season, setting the stage for a potential rematch in the postseason.

Both teams boast significant payrolls, with the Mets and Yankees having the two largest payrolls in baseball. After missing the playoffs in 2023, the resurgence of both New York teams this season has reignited the passion of their respective fan bases.

The possibility of a Subway Series has captivated the city of New York, with many eagerly anticipating the outcome of the league championship series. As the Mets and Yankees continue their postseason journey, the excitement and anticipation among fans continue to grow.