Ah, the Subway Series. The annual ritual where New Yorkers temporarily forget their existential dread and unite in one shared emotion: unbridled chaos. On Friday, May 16, the New York Mets and New York Yankees will clash at Yankee Stadium for the first of six 2025 showdowns. It’s a rivalry so intense, it’s like watching two siblings fight over the last slice of pizza—except one sibling has 27 World Series rings and the other has… checks notes… a mascot with a baseball for a head.
The Pitchers: Big Drip vs. the Lefty Artiste
The opener features a battle of polar opposites. For the Mets, it’s Tylor “Big Drip” Megill (3-3, 3.10 ERA), so named for his 6’7” frame and impeccable fashion sense . Megill’s been a mixed bag this season—he’s either dealing like a Cy Young candidate or looking like he’s trying to pitch underwater. His recent struggles (1-4 in his last five starts) have Mets fans whispering, “Is that a sinker or a snorkel?” .
Across the mound? The Yankees’ Carlos Rodón (4-3, 3.29 ERA), a lefty with a slider so filthy, it could win a soap commercial. Rodón’s got a 3.42 ERA at home this season, which means Yankee Stadium might as well be his personal spa . But here’s the catch: he’s facing a Mets lineup that includes Juan Soto, the former Yankee who bolted for Queens like a traitorous pigeon. Soto’s return to the Bronx is sure to trigger a chorus of boos louder than a subway car full of Karen’s .
The Recent History: Mets’ Revenge Tour
Over the past three seasons, the Mets have turned the Subway Series into their personal playground, winning 8 of 12 meetings . Remember 2024? The Mets stormed into Yankee Stadium and dropped a 12-3 beatdown, turning the Bronx into a sea of defeated pinstripes . Even when the Yankees tried to fight back—like in 2023’s 9-3 Mets victory—they looked about as threatening as a Chihuahua in a tutu .
But the Yankees aren’t ones to take this lying down. In 2022, they managed a 4-2 win at home, but let’s be real: that was like a zombie winning a marathon. The Mets were in full rebuild mode, and the Yankees still needed Aaron Judge’s heroics to scrape by . It’s safe to say the Mets have the Yankees’ number… at least until the Yankees remember they’re the Yankees.
Key Players: Legends, Traitors, and Walking Memes
- Aaron Judge: The Yankees’ resident superhero, Judge has already launched 15 home runs this season . If he hits one on Friday, it might land in New Jersey. But here’s the twist: Judge is 0-for-7 against Megill. That’s right—Big Drip’s got the AL MVP’s number. Cue the Mets fans chanting, “MVP! MVP! Of the bench!” .
- Francisco Lindor: The Mets’ shortstop is hitting .320 with 12 homers, proving that his $341 million contract isn’t just a placeholder for a “World’s Okayest Shortstop” trophy. Lindor’s nickname? “Mr. Smile.” But when he’s facing the Yankees, it’s more like “Mr. Smirk.”
- The Queens Crew: The Mets’ new dance team, because nothing says “baseball” like synchronized choreography during a 12-1 blowout. Yankee fans are reportedly petitioning to replace them with a drumline made of old World Series trophies. .
The X-Factor: Fan Shenanigans
Let’s talk about the real stars of the show: the fans. Mets fans, known for their cathartic suffering , will be decked out in orange and blue, waving signs like “Megill Needs a Fire Extinguisher” and “We’re Not Crying, It’s Just Sandy Alderson’s Dust.” Meanwhile, Yankee fans will be sipping $15 beers and muttering, “Back in my day, we didn’t need analytics—just Babe Ruth and a can of beans.”
But the real drama? The food. At Citi Field, you can grab a Shake Shack burger and a slice of pizza mid-game. At Yankee Stadium, you’re lucky if your hot dog doesn’t come with a side of corporate greed. As one comedian put it, “The Mets’ concession stands are so good, you forget they’re losing” .
Predictions: The Crystal Ball (and a Magic 8-Ball)
The experts say the Yankees have the edge Friday night, thanks to Rodón’s home dominance and Megill’s road woes (4.42 ERA away from Queens) . But let’s not forget: the Mets have a history of ruining Yankee dreams. Remember 2000, when Roger Clemens threw a broken bat at Mike Piazza? Classic. Or 2009, when Luis Castillo dropped a routine pop-up, handing the Yankees a win? Chef’s kiss .
My prediction? The Mets will win 7-5 in a game filled with homers, errors, and at least one fan getting kicked out for “creative signage.” Why? Because in New York, the only thing more predictable than traffic is the Subway Series being a dumpster fire… and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Final Thoughts: A Love Letter to Chaos
The Subway Series isn’t just a baseball game—it’s a cultural event. It’s where Mets fans laugh through their tears and Yankee fans cry through their arrogance. It’s where legends are born (or humbled), and where a single pitch can spark a feud that lasts decades. So grab your foam finger, your overpriced beer, and your sense of humor—because come Friday, New York City will be divided… but united in the glorious mess that is baseball.
First pitch at 7:05 PM EST. Let the chaos begin.
P.S. If you’re reading this, Yankees fans: Your 27 championships are impressive. Now go cry about them in your luxury suite.
The voters will get a chance to win ARMOUR MAX
- Mets
- Yankees