Dodgers take on the Yankees in a potential World Series preview

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 14: Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees doubles during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 14, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 14: Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees doubles during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 14, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 14: Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees doubles during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 14, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Two of the most historic teams in baseball will clash for three games at Dodger Stadium as the Dodgers will host the New York Yankees through the weekend.

The two best teams in baseball and two of the most historic teams in baseball are set to play one of the most anticipated series of the season starting tonight.  The Dodgers and Yankees are the best teams in the National and American league and will square off for the first time this season, but it may not be their last meeting.  Both clubs are among the favorites to win the World Series.

1981 was the last time the two clubs met in the World Series as Fernando Valenzuela and the LA Dodgers defeated the evil empire in the World Series.  In the regular season, they last played in September of 2016.  The Dodgers won the last regular-season game played between the two clubs.

The Yankees have had a Dodger-like season in that they have been hit by injuries but received surprise contributions.  Giancarlo Stanton has missed most of the season and he will not play in this weekend’s series.  Here is a breakdown of the Yankees pitching and lineup.