Yankees versus Dodgers. It is a historic rivalry. By historic, I mean that it's more a thing that was than a thing that is. Because, let's face it, the historical angle on this matchup has grown stale. The last time these two flagship franchises met in the World Series was 1981. The good news is that you don't need to dwell on the history to get excited about this weekend's showdown at Dodger Stadium, though of course I'll do it anyway.
This will be the fifth time New York and Los Angeles have hooked up in an interleague series, with the previous four matchups amounting to 13 games, with the Dodgers holding a 7-6 edge.