The Yankees are playing their ace to begin the World Series. Gerrit Cole will get the ball in Game 1 against the Dodgers on Friday in Los Angeles, manager Aaron Boone said Monday, confirming the obvious.

There could be a few alterations to the Yankees' World Series roster from the ALCS, with lefty Nestor Cortes (flexor strain) in play for a spot.

The New York Yankees expect to have left-hander Nestor Cortes on the roster when the World Series begins Friday against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

Juan Soto was able to haul it in to get out of the inning, and the Yankees went on to a 3-1 series-clinching win over Kansas City in Game 4 of the ALDS. Aaron Boone admitted “my heart skipped a beat” on Isbel’s drive to the fence.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is scheduled to start against the Cleveland Guardians in Tuesday night’s ALCS Game 2 in the Bronx, where the temperature is expected to drop into the high 40s.

To no one’s surprise, Gerrit Cole has been named the Yankees’ starter for Game 1 of the World Series as stated by Aaron Boone today. Across three postseason starts thus far, Cole posted a 3.31 ERA and the Yankees are 3-0 in his starts,

The New York Yankees have taken the American League Pennant with their victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series. On Saturday, the Yankees clinched the series four games to one with a five to two win over the Guardians in ten innings.