Baseball's most iconic rivalry takes center stage this week as the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers square off in a highly anticipated four-game series beginning Monday, May 11 at Dodger Stadium.

After splitting early-season meetings, both teams have plenty to prove. The Giants claimed two of three games during their home series at Oracle Park in late April, but now the Dodgers look to defend their turf in Los Angeles. This back-and-forth dynamic is exactly what makes this rivalry so electric—every series feels like a chapter in a decades-long story.

On paper, the two teams enter with contrasting fortunes. The Dodgers boast a strong 24-16 record, tied for first place in the NL West, while the Giants sit in fourth at 16-24. But numbers only tell part of the story. Historically, the Giants hold a razor-thin all-time regular-season lead at 1,290 wins to the Dodgers' 1,288, with 17 ties. In postseason play, Los Angeles edges ahead 3-2.

When it comes to championships, the Giants have the bragging rights with 10 World Series titles to the Dodgers' nine. However, Los Angeles is riding an impressive wave of success, having won back-to-back World Series in 2024 and 2025—three titles in the last six seasons. That run mirrors the Giants' own dynasty between 2010 and 2014, when they also captured three championships. The Dodgers are favored to tie the Giants at 10 titles in 2026, adding even more intensity to this week's matchup.

Whether you're cheering for the blue of LA or the orange and black of San Francisco, this series promises high stakes, historic weight, and the kind of heated competition that defines baseball at its best. Grab your gear and settle in—rivalry week is here.