Alright, folks, buckle up for the Subway Series, where the New York Mets and New York Yankees are about to throw down in the Bronx from May 16-18, 2025, like two New Yorkers fighting over the last slice of dollar pizza. This ain’t just baseball—it’s a citywide family feud, with Juan Soto, now a Met, strutting back to Yankee Stadium like a guy who just traded his pinstripes for a hipster coffee shop in Queens. The vibe? Electric. The stakes? Bragging rights for every bodega from Flushing to the Bronx.
Subway Series Preview; Predictions
Summer in New York Comes Early
Picture this: Yankee Stadium, packed to the gills, fans screaming louder than a cab driver stuck in Times Square traffic. Fresh off his $765 million Mets deal, Soto steps to the plate, and the Bronx faithful are torn between booing their ex or crying into their $12 beers. Meanwhile, the Mets, with Pete Alonso’s bat swinging like a wrecking ball, the best 1-2-3 lineup, and Taylor Megill on the mound, are ready to ruin the Yankees’ weekend. But the Yanks? They’ve got Aaron Judge, who hits homers like I deliver one-liners—effortlessly—and a pitching staff itching to make Soto regret his crosstown move.
This Subway Series is more than stats (though the Mets’ 2.85 ERA is spicier than my chicken bucket). It’s about heart, hustle, and who gets to lord it over the group chat. The Mets want to prove they’re not just the “other” New York team, while the Yankees are out to remind.
So, grab a hot dog, dodge the drunk guy on the 7 train, and let’s see who runs this town. New York, they’re the Evil Empire. Expect fireworks, maybe some literal ones on July 4 when they clash again at Citi Field.
Rodon Will Dominate Game 1
Friday’s game one matchup at Yankee Stadium is a banger: Carlos Rodón (4-3, 2.96 ERA) versus Tylor Megill (3-2, 2.50 ERA). Rodón’s slinging heat with 57 Ks, but Megill’s been a strike zone sniper, trusting his fastball-slider combo. Take the over on strikeouts: Rodón has thrown six or more strikeouts in two home games this season:
– March 27, 2025, vs. Milwaukee Brewers: 7 strikeouts, 5.1 innings pitched, one earned run, resulting in a win (ERA 1.69 for the game).
– April 13, 2025, vs. San Francisco Giants: 8 strikeouts, 5.2 innings pitched, four earned runs, resulting in a loss (ERA 6.35 for the game).
Clarke Schmidt is starting for the Yankees on Saturday. With a 1-1 record and 4.73 ERA, Schmidt faces the Mets’ Griffin Canning (5-1, 2.36 ERA) at 1:05 PM EST. Schmidt’s recent shoulder fatigue raises concerns, but his five-pitch arsenal could challenge the Mets’ lineup if he’s sharp.
On Sunday, Max Fried will pitch for the Yankees against an unconfirmed Mets starter, likely David Peterson. This home matchup should favor the Yankees heavily.
Yankees Take Hold of the City, Mets Take the Subway Home
Total runs? It’s a slugfest tempered by some solid arms. Yankees drop, let’s say, 16 runs over three games—Judge goes yard twice. Mets will muster 11, with Alonso flexing and expect Soto to keep swinging for the fences—maybe 1-2 homers and 3-4 RBIs if he exploits their starters like Schmidt.
The Yankees snag two games with 27 combined runs. Over eight runs every game. Take Soto, Judge, and Alonso over for RBIs.
Main Image: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
