Remember 2000? That World Series matchup felt like a dream—two New York teams battling it out for the ultimate bragging rights. The city was alive, a baseball utopia. With the Yankees and Mets both playing well again, we could be on the verge of something similar. When asked about the same, Aaron Judge revealed his thoughts about a possible subway series. 

What does this all mean for New York? It’s like a baseball renaissance! Picture the subway packed with fans in their team colors, the city buzzing with friendly rivalries. So, could this be the beginning of another epic season for New York baseball?

A subway series in cards for New Yorkers

Eliminating the Royals at Kauffman Stadium was a huge step forward. When a team wins with a 3-1 score, it boosts their confidence and makes a powerful statement to the rest of the league. The Yankees are back and ready to contend.

Now, with only four games standing between them and their first World Series appearance since 2009, you can feel the excitement building in the city.

Yankees captain Aaron Judge also commented on the possible situation, “It’s gonna be definitely a fun time in New York, man they’re having a great season. It’s gonna be fun to look forward to down the road getting a chance to face them again”  

Both the Yankees and Mets are in the final four. The Mets are enjoying some much-deserved downtime, prepping for their quest to reach the World Series for the first time since 2015. As they await to learn their potential opponent, excitement builds. Will they be flying into LAX or heading down I-5? That uncertainty only adds to the thrill!

While a Subway Series is the dream scenario for many fans, right now, it’s all about focusing on the next step and taking care of business.

Aaron Judge’s low-key celebration in fear of their past

The Yankees’ celebration after their victory was definitely more subdued, but that makes sense given the circumstances. Winning in Kansas City isn’t quite the same as celebrating at home, and the team’s focus on general excellence shines through in their approach. They’ve been organized, relying on their skills and strategy to finish the job, rather than riding an emotional wave. Aaron Judge reflected, “All I could think about was that in 2023, our season ended here. We didn’t want to have that happen again.”  

His focus on not letting history repeat itself adds a layer of intensity to their current postseason run. It’s true—2023 was a tough year for the Yankees, and that makes Judge’s comments even more poignant. Coming into Kansas City already eliminated from postseason contention, the team was just looking to salvage some pride.

Securing that 82nd victory for a winning record must have felt like a small consolation in an otherwise disappointing season, especially after handing the Royals their 106th loss.  

It’s true—New York, New York hasn’t made many postseason appearances with both teams this deep since the Dodgers and Giants left. The last time the Mets and the Yankees made it this far together, it was a bittersweet moment for fans. Kenny Rogers walking Andruw Jones in the bottom of the 11th really stung, especially with the stakes so high.

How do you think fans would react if we end up with that Subway Series showdown?