Jack Flaherty will start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series opener against the New York Yankees. The right-hander opposes Gerrit Cole on Friday night at Dodger Stadium in a matchup of area natives.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Gerrit Cole will be the team's starter for Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Yankees have only announced Gerrit Cole as their Game 1 starter for their upcoming World Series matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the remainder of the plan is taking shape behind the scenes.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that right-hander Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Cole is expected to be followed in the rotation by left-hander Carlos Rodon in Game 2 on Saturday,

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.

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.

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.