NFT: Yanks/Mets strange schedule

They dont share a stadium nor the same fans.

I'm pretty sure this is not an unusual occurrence. It's not the same as the Giants and Jets. Not sure why it matters.

I get the points about different fans, but for whatever reason MLB has traditionally had one away / one home most of the time.

and i certainly think its rare like this past weekend when both were on the west coast (@ Giants and @ Angels) at the same time.

Historically, MLB has absolutely attempted to have at least one NY team home at all times, simply because from a business standpoint it makes sense. Especially during the summer months, when tourists are looking for activities. As for last weekend, I've been following the game for 50+ years and while it's likely happened before, I cannot remember another instance when both teams were on the west coast at the same time.

right before the US Open? I always believe Yankees and Mets have more home games on the same day at this time of year because of the Open is coming up.

but we're only talking about 3 common dates here (this weekend) ... and earlier this year i remember both teams were home a few times at the same time. I was actually up in NYC one week when both had wednesday afternoon interleague games at home... IIRC Mets were hosting Royals while Yankees were hosting Rockies.

In comment 13085782 giants62 said:

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Historically, MLB has absolutely attempted to have at least one NY team home at all times, simply because from a business standpoint it makes sense. Especially during the summer months, when tourists are looking for activities. As for last weekend, I've been following the game for 50+ years and while it's likely happened before, I cannot remember another instance when both teams were on the west coast at the same time.

Exactly. That's what I'm trying to point out. It's not that MLB cares. I just do not remember it happening before.

Most fans root for one team or the other but their are some who root for both. So it makes sense for them to be at home at different times and mlb usually respects that.