[1/2] May 17, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets players celebrate as first baseman Pete Alonso (20) touches home plate after hitting a three run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the tenth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports/File PhotoJune 24 (Reuters) - The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies will play a two-game series in London next year, becoming the latest Major League Baseball (MLB) teams to take their rivalry across the pond, the league and its players' union (MLBPA) said on Friday. The teams will meet on June 8 and 9 at the London Stadium in the third edition of the MLB London series. It will be the Phillies' first international trip and the fourth one for the Mets, who have played in Mexico, Japan and Puerto Rico. MLB will also play regular-season games in London in 2026 as part of a long-term strategic partnership with the city.

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Persons: Pete Alonso, Vincent Carchietta, Rob Manfred, Hritika Sharma, Jacqueline Wong Organizations: New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays, Citi Field, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, London, MLB, Phillies, Mets, St Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Thomson Locations: New York City , New York, USA, London, Mexico, Japan, Puerto Rico, Hyderabad