Background and formation of Mets
The Mets–Yankees rivalry has its origins in the histories of the Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, and Yankees, the three Major League Baseball teams … See more

The 2000 championship was the Yankees' last title until their 2009 World Series win. Since their appearance in 2000, the Mets would have several losing seasons until the emergence of See more

In 2020, hedge fund manager and billionaire Steven Cohen, purchased the Mets, ushering in a new era of competitiveness for New York City baseball. Cohen has promised an increase in payroll to turn the Mets into one of the highest-spending … See more

1997–1998: First official games
In 1997, Major League Baseball scheduled official regular season games between the American and National Leagues for the first time. On June … See more

During the regular season on July 8, 2000, the Yankees defeated the Mets by identical 4–2 scores in both ends of an unusual day-night doubleheader. With the first game played at Shea Stadium and the nightcap at Yankee Stadium, it was the first time since See more

The 2009 season was the first year that both teams played in their new stadiums, Mets at Citi Field and the Yankees at the new Yankee Stadium. The Yankees took it one step further and opened their new stadium with their 27th World Series championship … See more

Showalter is the only person to have won Manager of the Year honors with both the Yankees and the Mets. In fact, he was the first manager of either team to win the award. In addition, … See more