Tue Apr 15 03:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Yankees and Royals Renew Rivalry, But Past Playoff Series Wasn’t as One-Sided as Remembered
**Bronx, NY** – The New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals are set to face off in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium, a rematch of their first playoff series since 1980. While the popular memory paints the Yankees’ 2023 playoff victory as a straightforward win, a closer look reveals a more contested series. The Yankees narrowly escaped with wins in Games 1 and 3, highlighting a closer-than-expected contest. While star players like Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole ultimately secured the victory, the series showcased a more competitive matchup than often remembered.
This weekend’s series features a different dynamic, with none of the key players from the playoff series featuring. Pinstripe Alley, a Yankees blog, will provide comprehensive coverage, including a game preview, a historical rivalry recap, and a look back at a previous Yankees-Royals matchup from 25 years ago.
The series will air on YES Network, FanDuel Sports Kansas City, and MLB Network, with radio coverage on WFAN and WADO. The website also poses questions for readers: whether the San Francisco Giants are legitimate playoff contenders following a recent series against the Yankees, and whether fans are anticipating the return of announcer David Cone.
Other recent Yankees news includes a series loss to the Giants, Marcus Stroman hitting the injured list, and several pitchers experimenting with new pitches for next season. The site also features humorous anecdotes, including one fan’s experience of suffering a facial injury at a Yankees game.
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