Live Updates on the World Series: Dodgers vs. Yankees – Schedule, Predictions, and Game 1 TV Info
The 2024 World Series in Major League Baseball is here, featuring a showdown between the iconic New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, both teams are legendary in the world of sports.
The Yankees are making their first World Series appearance since 2009, aiming to secure their record 27th title. On the other hand, the Dodgers are back in the Fall Classic for the fourth time in eight years, having won their last championship during the shortened 2020 season due to COVID-19.
The best-of-seven series will showcase some of MLB’s brightest stars, including potential 2024 MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Both teams boast a total of six former MVPs: Judge, Ohtani, Giancarlo Stanton, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and the sidelined Clayton Kershaw. Additionally, Yankees outfielder Juan Soto is anticipated to receive a groundbreaking free-agent contract following the series.
Game 1 kicks off on Friday night at Dodger Stadium, followed by Game 2 on Saturday in Los Angeles before heading to Yankee Stadium for Games 3-5.
Stay tuned for live updates from Friday’s matchup:
When does the World Series game begin tonight?
The first pitch is set for 8:08 p.m. ET tonight at Dodger Stadium.
- Venue: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
- Start Time: 8:08 p.m. ET
Where to watch the Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series
- Broadcast: FOX
- Live Streaming: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Game 1 Starting Pitchers for the World Series
- Yankees: Gerrit Cole (8-5, 3.41 ERA) – The 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner missed part of the season due to injury. He has a 3.31 ERA in three postseason starts this year.
- Dodgers: Jack Flaherty (13-7, 3.17 ERA) – Acquired from the Tigers at the trade deadline, he has a 7.04 ERA in three postseason starts. He threw seven shutout innings in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Mets but faltered in Game 5, allowing eight runs in three innings without any strikeouts.
Todays’ Yankees Starting Lineup
- Gleyber Torres (R) 2B
- Juan Soto (L) RF
- Aaron Judge (R) CF
- Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. (L) 3B
- Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
- Anthony Volpe (R) SS
- Austin Wells (L) C
- Alex Verdugo (L) LF
Todays’ Dodgers Starting Lineup
- Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
- Mookie Betts (R) RF
- Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
- Teoscar Hernández (R) LF
- Max Muncy (L) 3B
- Enrique Hernández (R) CF
- Will Smith (R) C
- Gavin Lux (L) 2B
- Tommy Edman (S) SS
Predictions for the 2024 World Series
Check out YSL News Sports MLB experts’ comprehensive predictions here
- Bob Nightengale: Dodgers in 7
- Gabe Lacques: Dodgers in 6
- Steve Gardner: Dodgers in 7
- Jesse Yomtov: Yankees in 7
- Scott Boeck: Dodgers in 6
Juan Soto’s Contract Discussions to Follow World Series
LOS ANGELES – Juan Soto is on the verge of securing a lucrative contract, thanks to his impactful season with the Yankees and now, the World Series stage.
However, Soto acknowledges that the true measure of success is contingent upon the outcome of this series against the Dodgers.
“Not yet. Not yet. I have one more step to go – and that’s winning the World Series,” Soto shared on Thursday at Dodger Stadium, just before the Yankees’ first World Series game since 2009.
– Gabe Lacques
Simulated World Series: Dodgers Triumph Over Yankees in Game 1
How will this year’s World Series unfold? Using the Dynasty League Baseball simulation, YSL News Sports’ Steve Gardner and DLB designer Mike Cieslinski will simulate each game to highlight key matchups and strategies to anticipate in the Fall Classic.
- FINAL SCORE: Dodgers 13, Yankees 9
The game was a hitting spectacle with six home runs, three of which occurred in the first inning, allowing the Yankees to take an early lead with Giancarlo Stanton’s two-run homer against Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty.
Nevertheless, the Dodgers responded dramatically, scoring six runs by the time Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole had his first out. Mookie Betts contributed a two-run homer to left field, while Will Smith closed the inning with a grand slam off a flustered Cole.
This allowed the Dodgers to lead 6-2.
The Yankees, however, continued to apply pressure and began to reduce the deficit. In the sixth inning, Aaron Judge hit a home run, scoring three runs and narrowing the gap to just one run. Later, with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, Judge hit a single that brought in two runs, giving New York a 9-8 lead.
In the bottom of the eighth, the Dodgers countered against Yankees reliever Jake Cousins. With one out, Shohei Ohtani hit a double to right field, stole third base, and returned home thanks to an RBI single from Betts, thus leveling the game.
After Betts successfully stole second base, Freeman swung hard and sent a massive 447-foot home run to right field, securing the lead for the Dodgers.
- FULL PLAY-BY-PLAY: Dodgers claim Game 1 with a pair of late home runs
– Steve Gardner
List of World Series Champions
- 2023: Texas Rangers
- 2022: Houston Astros
- 2021: Atlanta Braves
- 2020: Los Angeles Dodgers
- 2019: Washington Nationals
- 2018: Boston Red Sox
- 2017: Houston Astros
- 2016: Chicago Cubs
- 2015: Kansas City Royals
- 2014: San Francisco Giants
- 2013: Boston Red Sox
- 2012: San Francisco Giants
- 2011: St. Louis Cardinals
- 2010: San Francisco Giants
- 2009: New York Yankees
- 2008: Philadelphia Phillies
- 2007: Boston Red Sox
- 2006: St. Louis Cardinals
- 2005: Chicago White Sox
- 2004: Boston Red Sox
- 2003: Florida Marlins
- 2002: Anaheim Angels
- 2001: Arizona Diamondbacks
- 2000: New York Yankees
