Yankees-Dodgers World Series Rematch: The Surprising Bet That Could Change Everything Friday

So here’s a curious tidbit to chew on: the starters in this three-game saga between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t even share the mound in the recent 2024 World Series — a series the Dodgers clinched 4-1, no less. The Yanks brought in Max Fried, a lefty hotshot boasting a sharp 7-0 record with a 1.29 ERA — signing him up this offseason like they’re putting all their chips on one ace. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are rolling with Tony Gonsolin, an RHP who’s just bounced back from Tommy John surgery. Fried’s not just showing up to play; he’s living up to an eight-year, $218 million contract, and he’s tangled with the Dodgers plenty in big moments before. Meanwhile, the Yankees are on fire — winning 16 of their last 20 and stacking up leads in the AL East. The Dodgers? Solid on top of the NL West, but looking a bit shaky lately. When it comes down to it, with Fried’s MVP-level edge over Dodger heavy hitters, and New York’s slightly superior bullpen and lineup metrics — well, this series promises some serious fireworks. Now, does this fresh pitching duel mark the dawn of a new rivalry, or just another thrilling chapter in baseball’s endless saga? Let’s find out. LEARN MORE.Neither starter in the three-game series opener between the New York Yankees (35-20) and Los Angeles Dodgers (34-22) pitched in the 2024 World Series, which the Dodgers won 4-1. NYY signed starting LHP Max Fried (7-0, 1.29 ERA) this offseason, and LAD starting RHP Tony Gonsolin (2-1, 4.68 ERA) missed last year while recovering from Tommy John surgery. 

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