Mexico City set to host Yankees for the first time in 55 years for exhibition series against Diablos Rojos del México

The New York Yankees are taking their talents south of the border. The Bronx Bombers square off against the Diablos Rojos del México (Red Devils) in Mexico City as part of an exhibition series.

The games will be played on Mar. 24 and 25 as part of New York's Spring Training program.

Arguably the most famous brand and franchise in sports, the New York Yankees have had influence that extends far beyond the MLB.

The Bronx Bombers have not only developed into one of the most iconic sports teams across the globe but become a staple in pop culture and fashion as well. That's part of the reason why the exhibition games are so massive.

The other reason the exhibition games in Mexico City will be historical is because the two teams have squared off before. In 1968, New York sent a squad to Mexico City to battle the Diablos Rojos del Mexico.

Some of the most iconic players in New York history participated in the games, including Mickey Mantle, who retired at the end of the season.

The upcoming exhibition games will see modern stars like Aaron Judge and Juan Soto follow in the footsteps of some of the greatest players to don the iconic pinstripes.

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The New York Yankees exhibition games will be the latest push for the MLB in Mexico

New York's scheduled preseason trip to Mexico City is the latest in the MLB's growing push in Mexico.

Last season, the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres played two games against each other as part of the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series. The San Diego Padres won both games in front of a heavy Padres crowd, given the team's proximity to the border.

The MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series is set to continue yet again this season. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal announced last year that the 2024 iteration of the series will see the Houston Astros take on the Colorado Rockies.

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