The 2025 Metro Series is set to continue this weekend with the New York Mets hosting their city rivals, the New York Yankees, for three games at Citi Field. This series could be seen as a glimpse of a future World Series matchup, though neither team has performed like a championship contender in the past month. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized focusing on the present rather than past struggles, stating, “It doesn’t matter what the past is, but what’s in front of us? Now we have to prepare for another strong team coming to town.”
Both the Mets and Yankees are ranked among the top 10 teams in baseball but currently sit second in their divisions, making a series win crucial. The three games this weekend can be streamed on Fubo (try it free). Below are the matchups:
– Friday, July 4th, 3:10 PM: RHP Marcus Stromann (Mets) vs RHP Justin Hagenmann (Yankees), available on Snai, YES, mlbn, and Fubo.
– Saturday, July 5th, 4:10 PM: LHP Carlos Rodón (Mets) vs RHP Franky Montas (Yankees), available on Snai, YES, FS1, and Fubo.
– Sunday, July 6th, 1:40 PM: LHP Max Fried (Mets) vs LHP Brandon Waddell (Yankees), available on Snai, YES, and Fubo (regional).
The Mets face pitching challenges, having six starters on the injured list, while recent rainouts and doubleheaders have complicated their schedule.
Here are four key points to know heading into the series:
1. The Yankees won the first meeting in May at Yankee Stadium during Rivalry Weekend, which marked Juan Soto’s return to the Bronx and was warmly received by fans despite the rivalry. Despite that loss, the Mets have won 13 of the last 21 Metro Series games since 2021, including eight of the last 10 at Citi Field. The last Yankees victory against the Mets in Queens was on June 13, 2023.
2. Juan Soto struggled early in the season but has recently rebounded impressively, showcasing stellar performance stats in June with a batting average of .320, an on-base percentage of .473, and slugging at .680. His season line improved to .260/.396/.500 with 20 home runs and 10 stolen bases. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge overcame a slump and has been hitting impressively, making the upcoming series a showdown between two of baseball’s top hitters.
3. Both teams have endured rough patches, with the Mets going 5-14 in their last 19 games and the Yankees 6-14 in their last 20 games. The Yankees were recently swept in a four-game series by the Blue Jays, underscoring the urgency for both teams to secure wins in this Metro Series.
4. Consistency is elusive in baseball, with players experiencing hot and cold streaks. For the Yankees, Jasson Domínguez, Trent Grisham, and Anthony Rizzo have been key contributors recently, while for the Mets, Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil have been performing well. However, some Mets players, including Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Wells, have struggled offensively.
Prediction: The Mets are expected to take two out of three games despite their pitching challenges. They are likely to win closely on Friday and Saturday, extending the Yankees’ losing streak to six games before the Yankees salvage a win Sunday behind starter Freddy.
Fan Take: This Metro Series is more than just a rivalry—it’s a critical test of resilience for two talented but struggling teams. Baseball fans should watch closely as these games could set the tone for a thrilling postseason showdown and highlight the intensity of New York’s baseball culture.
