Spirited rivalries highlights 5 series to watch this week
By Jason Foster
Published on April 20, 2026.
The first meeting between the Dodgers and Giants in 2026 is expected to take place in the season series, with the Dodgers winning 9-4 last season. This will be the first time the two teams have faced each other. The Dodgers and San Francisco Giants have each won 1,288 wins and 1,289 losses against each other, with 17 ties. Watch out for Shohei Ohtani's consecutive on-base streak and his pitching prowess, but the Giants will have to contend with Andy Pages' 1.061 OPS through Sunday is the highest among the team's regulars. The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry is more lopsided than the Dodgers' (1,249-1,037 Yankees), but it has produced more drama through the years. The Phillies and Atlanta have been playing each other for much of the past decade, but both teams have been aiming for first place.
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