Fast facts
League: Grapefruit League
Team: Yankees
Head Coach: Aaron Boone
Team Mascot: Yankee Doodle Dandy
Year Opened: 1996
Capacity: 11026
City / State: Tampa / Florida
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
Yankees vs Red Sox
Rival Team: Boston Red Sox
Arguably, the most famous rivalry in all of sports, the rivalry between the Yankees and Red Sox dates back to 1919, when Red Sox owner Harry Freeze sold superstar Babe Ruth to the Yankees. The trade sparked the rivalry as Ruth went on to lead the Yankees to four World Series. From 1919 to 2003 the Yankees won 26 World Series to the Red Sox none, however, in 2004 the Red Sox captured their first World Series in 86 years after erasing a three game to none deficit in the ALCS. Yankees-Red Sox games are some of the best games of the season, so make sure to get tickets when the Red Sox come to town.
Subway Series
Rival Team: New York Mets
The intracity rivalry between the Yankees and Mets always makes for a fun game to watch. There are always a lot of bragging rights on the line when the Yankees and Mets meet, and you’ll hear plenty of trash talking making a Yankees-Mets game at Yankee Stadium a can’t miss experience.
Yankees vs Orioles
Rival Team: Baltimore Orioles
The rivalry between the Yankees and Orioles goes way. The two teams have played in numerous big games including the infamous Jeffrey Maier game The atmosphere will be palpable when attending an Orioles-Yankees game late in the season, so don’t miss it when the O’s come to town.
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Fast facts
League: Grapefruit League
Team: Yankees
Head Coach: Aaron Boone
Team Mascot: Yankee Doodle Dandy
Year Opened: 1996
Capacity: 11026
City / State: Tampa / Florida
