Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series: 5 storylines to watch
The Yankees have won eight of the 11 matchups -- 1941, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1977 and 1978 -- while the Dodgers won in 1955, 1963 and 1981. In cumulative games, the Yankees hold a 37-29 advantage. However, the series is tied 2-2 in the four matchups since the Dodgers settled in Southern California.