The Mets and Yankees are both in first place. Juan Soto is returning the Bronx. Aaron Judge is still there. New York baseball is about to get ramped up with the most anticipated Subway Series in years. Still, attention will be divided on Friday.
About 46,000 fans are expected to fill Yankee Stadium for the annual, regular-season, intracity baseball clash, where fans trade chants and barbs in support of their respective teams. But don’t be surprised to hear cheering at odd moments, too, or to see people in the stands staring down at their phones during key pitches.