Subway Series Preview: Juan Soto Returns To The Boogie Down Bronx

The 2025 Subway Series kicks off tonight at Yankee Stadium, featuring a compelling three-game set between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees. Both teams are leading their respective divisions, setting the stage for a high-stakes crosstown rivalry. As I am sure the drunk ginny Yankee fans will be screaming "We Have Grisham" for 3 days straight, as Juan Soto returns to the Bronx. I was actually at Citi field Wednesday night to see my hoemtown Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Mets, however the real story from Wednesday was how I overheard Mets fans saying that Pete Alonso isn't a better hitter than Big Justice. Might just be upset fans because it was a rainy Wednesday night loss to one of the worst team in baseball.

🔥 Series Overview

• Dates & Times:

  • Friday, May 16: 7:05 PM ET

  • Saturday, May 17: 1:05 PM ET

  • Sunday, May 18: 7:10 PM ET

    
    

• Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

• Broadcast: YES Network and WPIX

  
  

⚾️ Pitching Matchups

• Friday: Tylor Megill (Mets) vs. Carlos Rodón (Yankees)

• Saturday: Griffin Canning (Mets) vs. Clarke Schmidt (Yankees)

• Sunday: David Peterson (Mets) vs. Max Fried (Yankees)

  
  

Megill enters with a 3-3 record and a 3.10 ERA, helping the Mets pitching staff that boasts a league-best 2.84 ERA Rodón, with a 4-3 record and 3.29 ERA, has been a reliable presence for the Yankees, while being tied for 4th in the league with 67 K's

🌟 Key Storylines

• Juan Soto's Return: After declining a Yankees offer to join the Mets on a record-breaking contract, Juan Soto returns to Yankee Stadium as a Met. Anticipated to face boos from Yankees fans, Soto remains unfazed and focused on contributing to his team's success.

  
  

• Elite Offenses: The Mets' lineup features Soto, Francisco Lindor, and Pete Alonso, all with wRC+ figures above 140. The Yankees counter with Aaron Judge, Trent Grisham, and Paul Goldschmidt, leading an offense that averages 5.81 runs per game.

  
  

🧠 What to Watch

• Pitching Duels: With both teams boasting strong pitching staffs, each game is expected to feature strategic matchups and potential low-scoring affairs.

• Soto's Impact: How Soto performs in his return to the Bronx could be a pivotal factor in the series outcome.

• Division Implications: As division leaders, both teams will look to assert dominance early in the season, making this series crucial for momentum.

• Aaron Judge: That's all that need to be said.

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