Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series: 10 storylines to follow, including pitcher matchups and the other superstars

The 2024 World Series will feature a highly anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, marking the first time the teams with the best record in each league have met in the World Series since 2020. This will be the 12th time the Dodgers and Yankees have faced off in the World Series, making it the most common postseason matchup in baseball history. Key storylines include the performances of stars like Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Mookie Betts, and Giancarlo Stanton, as well as Freddie Freeman’s ankle injury potentially impacting the series. The outcome of the series will likely be determined by which group of stars outperforms the others. In the World Series, the bottom of the lineup, running game, New York’s rotation advantage, and Rodón vs. LA’s lefties are key factors to watch. Keeping the 7-8-9 hitters off base, stealing bases, strong starting pitching from the Yankees, and Rodón facing LA’s potent left-handed hitters will all play crucial roles in determining the outcome. The Dodgers strategically adjust their lineup to face lefty pitchers like Rodón, while the Yankees rely on lefty bullpen arms like Hill and Mayza, who may return from injury. The postseason bullpen workload favors relievers over starters, with the Yankees potentially facing fatigue issues. Both managers, Boone and Roberts, have iconic postseason moments as players and face scrutiny as managers, but their decisions will impact the World Series outcomes.

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