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Rivalry Weekend sets up all sorts of bragging rights. But they also are actual games in the standings, featuring some of the best and most fascinating teams in the sport.

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After an underwhelming first season in the Bronx, Trent Grisham has been a revelation in ’25, posting career-best numbers for a powerful lineup that had to replace superstar Juan Soto.

A very deep crop of prep shortstops/infielders is one of the themes you’re going to hear about consistently as we continue to project what could happen when the Draft commences on July 13.

The World Baseball Classic is still 10 months away, but Team USA and GM Michael Hill are making it clear that another second-place finish is not acceptable.

The World Trade Center is again partnering with MLB to host free watch parties for baseball fans, this time for this weekend’s Mets-Yankees series at Yankee Stadium that’s part of Rivalry Weekend.

An NL Central legend and longtime Cardinals opponent, Ryan Dempster booked a trip to St. Louis with the help of Booking.com to go incognito as an Undercover Rival.

Rivalry Weekend begins in Chicago with White Sox vs. Cubs at 2 p.m. ET, then Juan Soto makes his return to the Bronx as the Mets battle Aaron Judge and the Yankees at 7, followed by the Freeway Series in L.A. with Angels vs. Dodgers at 10.

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