LOS ANGELES — It’s hard to imagine anyone who hasn’t heard about this year’s World Series clash.

Dodgers versus Yankees. Two colossal names and legendary teams in sports history. Los Angeles against New York. West Coast battling East Coast. It’s an event that every sports enthusiast should know about!

No matter the rival, players in the World Series understand the weight of their role on such a grand stage. But this year’s encounter carries an added excitement. Though the players might try to keep it low-key, they acknowledge the importance of these two teams facing off for the Commissioner’s Trophy, marking their first meeting since 1981 and the twelfth time overall.

“This is like the mecca of baseball pretty much,” expressed Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle to YSL News Sports. “To have the Dodgers compete against the Yankees in the World Series is incredible.”

Having played for both franchises recently, Kahnle saw this matchup coming. They were on a trajectory towards this moment for a while.

“I had a good feeling about it, and being involved with both teams has been amazing,” he stated.

The break since their last games has given players time to really grasp the significance. Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen shared that he joked with his wife about this being potentially the most awaited matchup in sports over the last decade.

“Participating in a series featuring the largest market on the East Coast versus the largest market on the West Coast is pretty exciting,” Treinen noted. “This might just be one of the most thrilling matchups any sports fan could wish for, and being a player in it is even more astonishing.”

Some players find it hard to wrap their heads around the extraordinary nature of this series. Despite being sidelined due to an injury, Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow mentioned that the fan in him is beyond excited to see the team he grew up following compete against New York. Likewise, Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe remarked that his younger self would be amazed at the situation he’s now in.

Every “Yankees vs. Dodgers” headline will attract significant attention across the United States, but this year’s series has more anticipation, especially with Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto involved.

Though it features just two U.S. teams, this World Series truly embodies a global spectacle.

“I believe this will be a ‘World’ Series on a grand scale. More people could be tuning in for this series than any other World Series in history,” stated Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

The champion will undoubtedly add to their rich heritage. The Yankees have the chance to extend their MLB record of 27 World Series victories, while the Dodgers aim to become the sixth team with at least eight championships.

“These are two powerhouse franchises, the most historic teams and probably the biggest names in MLB right now,” remarked Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo. “This matchup is enormous and promises fun for everyone involved.”

With grand performances from both Hollywood and Broadway, expect a spectacle. Two legendary teams will face off in iconic stadiums in front of enthusiastic supporters. Whether the series concludes in four games or extends to seven, anticipate an exhilarating atmosphere when the games begin.

“It’s challenging to express just how much this means, but I’m really excited about it,” said Dodgers infielder Max Muncy.