LOS ANGELES — There is no better name for a baseball team battle in September than the Dodgers vs. Yankees, two of the most storied franchises ever to play a game from your youth summers. Featuring marquee players and classic postseason showdowns, this rivalry has spawned some of baseball’s most indelible moments.

A Clash of Titans

This goes back to the old school days of these two juggernauts, as both teams have multiple World Series Titles due to a long list of all time great players such as Reggie Jackson and Sandy Koufax. Almost all Yankees, who are hated by rival fans and teams with the storied history of their franchise along with a passionate fanbase. In recent history, The Dodgers as well has were successdul but they have a dedicated fanbase and lovely stadium giving ticket sales an edge, this made the dodgers more valuable.

Key Players and Moments

Dodgers vs. Yankees: Key personalities and key times in the rivalry

Babe Ruth: During his legendary career, Babe Ruth played for both teams — furthering the enmity of this rivalry.

Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax: Two Hall of Fame pitchers that led the Dodgers starting rotation in the 1960s to back-to-back World Series championships.

Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez: This pair of Yankee studs helped the Yanks roll in one pennant after another in 1998-2000.

Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts: The Dodger dynasty probably does not last as long without these two stud superstars.

Postseason Showdowns

Yankees vs Dodgers: Their postseason history of memorableALCS and World Series battles The Yankees 1981 World Series Championship is also one viewed as top greatest of all-time. In the playoffs, Los Angeles and Houston have more recently met in competitively charged environments when they squared off in both 2017 (World Series) and 2018 (NLCS).