The Memorial Day holiday presents city dwellers with an opportunity to take in the great American pastime. With the Mets on the road this weekend, Summer in the City heads to the Bronx to cheer on the Yankees, who face off against Seattle’s Mariners. But it’s not just the Amazins and the Pinstripes to which New Yorkers pledge allegiance: The city boasts minor league teams, the Brooklyn Cyclones and the Staten Island Yankees, both of whom will play home games beginning in June. This should give baseball fans the perfect excuse to venture to other boroughs and explore new neighborhoods. (For more information, go to brooklyncyclones.com or siyanks.com.)

BASEBALL

For the uninitiated, passing oneself off as a true-blue baseball fan at Yankee Stadium will take more than a logo jersey. A few key statistics can help, though. After suffering a losing streak that left them in last place in the American League East Division, the Yankees have rebounded since the return this week of Alex Rodriguez from the disabled list. Their opponents, the Mariners, have been stuck in the bottom spot in their own division, the AL West. The two teams battle it out during a three-game series. (Friday, 7:05 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1:05 p.m., Yankee Stadium, 44 E. 161st St. at River Avenue, the Bronx, 212-307-1212, $45-$400. Go to yankees.mlb.com for online ticketing information.)

FOOD

Buying buttered popcorn, hot dogs, and sausages at the game is a tradition for fans, but some might be inclined toward more diverse fare. Moreover, the limited stadium menu can be expensive. Two spots within walking distance of the stadium are worthy destinations (and it’s not too difficult to sneak leftovers into the Yankees’ facility). Press Café (114 E. 157th St., between Gerard and River avenues, 718-401-0545) is a sports bar and restaurant that’s only open during home games. The heaping bowl of guacamole and chips is a popular favorite, and the funghi bruschetta, topped with truffle oil, is a luxurious little bite. The “press” in the restaurant’s name refers to the many panini the place has on offer, including a four-cheese indulgence packed with fresh mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and fontina cheese. Also delicious is a panino of artichoke, fontina, and Parmesan. The Feeding Tree (892 Gerard Ave. at 161st Street, 718-293-5025) is a mellow Jamaican eatery that draws its patrons from courthouse employees, neighborhood residents, and Yankees fans. Curried goat or oxtails are served with rice, beans, and plantains. Coated in spices, the jerk shrimp alone is worth a trek to the Bronx — only the brave should dare ingest these delights whole.