Great Rivalries
25 entries in the New York Yankees compendium.
Great Rivalries — Era Chart
Yankees vs CardinalsThe most successful professional sports franchise in the United States.Yankees vs MetsThe best reason for interleague play.Yankees vs OriolesA historic clash of dynasties that defined the American League East.Yankees vs DodgersA historic rivalry spanning coasts and decades, defined by 12 World Series meetings.Yankees vs White SoxYankees clinch wild card berth with win over White Sox on September 23, 2025.Yankees vs AthleticsThe 2026 Yankees aim to improve on their 94–68 record from 2024 and 2025.Yankees vs GiantsHistoric franchises, modern moves.Yankees vs GuardiansA century of collisions between the Bronx Bombers and the heartland's guardians.Yankees vs TigersThe 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major LeaYankees-Red SoxThe Yankees and Red Sox met in the 2025 Wild Card Series, the sixth postseason clash in thReds-PiratesThis requested rivalry does not exist in New York Yankees history.White Sox-CubsThe Cubs and White Sox rivalry, known as the Crosstown Classic, is a geographic clash betwRed Sox-CardinalsThe fiercest rivalry in American sports, between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.Braves-GiantsThe 2026 Yankees aim to build on a 94–68 record.Tigers-GuardiansSteel, power, and survival: The AL Central's oldest industrial grudge match.Carl YastrzemskiCarl Yastrzemski, Hall of Fame left fielder and first baseman for the Boston Red Sox, won Manny RamirezDominican-American slugger and postseason home run king.Johnny PeskyJohnny Pesky: Red Sox legend, three-time AL hits leader, and namesake of Fenway's Pesky PoDuke SniderThe Duke of FlatbushJackie RobinsonFirst African American in MLB, Hall of Famer, and civil rights icon.Orel HershiserBulldog: The 1988 Cy Young winner who set a record 59 consecutive scoreless innings and leTom SeaverTom Terrific: Mets legend and Hall of Fame pitcherDavid OrtizBig Papi: Hall of Fame slugger who broke the Curse of the Bambino.Tommy LasordaHall of Fame manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, known for his fiery motivation and two WoGary CarterHall of Fame catcher known as 'the Kid'
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