The World Series has always been the goal of the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers. Recently, this goal has been quite difficult to achieve, with two consecutive years of losing in the first round. Now, with Shohei Ohtani leading the way for the first time, they are aiming for another championship. Thus, a boisterous celebration ensued after the Dodgers defeated the New York Mets to win their 25th National League championship. Next up are the New York Yankees in the World Series, starting with Game 1 on Friday at Dodger Stadium. This best-of-seven series is a showdown between two of baseball’s most captivating teams, with an illustrious World Series rivalry.

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The Yankees have defeated the Dodgers in eight of their 11 World Series games. The first seven games were played in New York with the Yankees in the Bronx and the Dem Bums in Brooklyn. The Dodgers moved to Los Angeles before the 1958 season. The Dodgers signed Ohtani to a record $700 million over 10 years as a free agent, and they gave Yamamoto a contract worth $325 million over 12 years. Ohtani’s accomplishments in 2024 include becoming the first player in major league history to have 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.

At the same time, the Dodgers overcame a series of injuries that weakened their pitching lineup. They lead the major leagues with 36 trips to the injured list and 2,342 days off, 445 days more than any other team. With the help of several key players arriving at the July trade deadline, they still posted the best record in baseball at 98-64 to secure home-field advantage throughout the postseason. The Dodgers are in a dangerous situation in their NL Division Series, trailed by the rival San Diego Padres. They rallied to win the final two games and win the best-of-five series 3-2.