The Subway Series is back, and this weekend, the New York Yankees and New York Mets are set to reignite one of baseball's fiercest rivalries. The Yankees head to Queens for a three-game set, but both teams are limping in with their share of struggles—making this clash even more intriguing for fans and fantasy players alike.
The Yankees have been sputtering lately, losing five of their last six games while dealing with a growing injury list. The latest concern is Max Fried, whose status remains uncertain after a recent scare. But as the old saying goes, it could always be worse—and just look across town for proof.
The Mets are sitting dead last in the NL East with one of the worst records in baseball. Their injury woes are staggering: expected regulars Francisco Lindor, Francisco Alvarez, Luis Robert Jr., Jorge Polanco, and Kodai Senga are all on the IL. Juan Soto has been one of the few bright spots, but even he's had an IL stint and a recent foot scare after fouling a ball off his ankle (though he did homer yesterday). Still, when the Subway Series lights come on, the Mets always seem to find an extra gear—and the fans bring the electricity.
Here's a look at the expected pitching matchups that will shape this weekend's action:
Friday: Cam Schlittler vs. Clay Holmes (7:15 pm ET)
Schlittler has been nothing short of dominant. In his last outing, he allowed just two hits and no runs, only to see the Yankees' offense and bullpen squander the gem. He's leading the league in ERA, FIP, WHIP, and hits per nine innings entering play yesterday. We've seen how he steps up against the Red Sox—now it's time to see what he can do in a cross-city rivalry.
On the other side, Clay Holmes' transition to a starter is going better than most expected. The former Yankees closer has a 1.86 ERA over 48.1 innings across eight starts, never allowing more than two runs in any outing. He's also pitched at least five innings in every start. Interestingly, the Yankees sometimes struggle against pitchers who had rocky moments while wearing pinstripes—so this matchup has all the drama of a classic Subway Series showdown.
Whether you're rooting for the Bombers or the Amazins', this weekend promises high stakes, raw emotion, and plenty of baseball drama. Grab your gear and get ready—the Subway Series is here.