.The Yankees have been actually associated with several near games this postseason. They've yet to be in a close collection. That works out to alter in the Fall Classic, as Nyc tackles the National Game's top-seeded Los Angeles Dodgers.The big-time matchup is sure to check the intensity of both lineups. Right here are actually X-factors who could open the 2024 Globe Collection in the Yankees' favor. 1. Carlos Rodu00f3n, starting pitcherIt will definitely be very important for the Yankees to save their bullpen arms in a lengthy collection against the effective Dodgers, so any additional span their starters can offer will certainly go a long way. That begins with Gerrit Cole establishing the tone in his Game 1 start, no question. Yet it is going to be actually similarly significant for Rodu00f3n to, at the minimum, aim for a premium start in his initial game of the Autumn Standard. Rodu00f3n's getaways may be a little a roller-coaster if he's struggling to center and maintain his feelings in inspection. Yet when he performs, he's worthy of being actually the ace of a slumping staff.Fortunately for the left-hander, the Yankees do not require him to become an ace to gain their 28th Globe Set headline. Really, he simply needs to have to pitch like he did for half the season-- when he documented 16 premium starts of a career-high 32 outings as well as 175 innings pitched. The Yankees need to really hope each of that workload hasn't caught up to him. Rodu00f3n claimed he enjoyed the 1st 6 innings of Video game 6 of the National Organization Championship Set in between the Mets and also Dodgers before he altered the channel to soccer, however what attracted attention to him was how obvious it was actually that right-hander Sean Manaea was gassed now in October.Rodu00f3n signed up an outstanding day trip sandwiched in between two subpar beginnings this postseason. In the ALDS versus the Royals, he was actually drawn after quiting four gotten runs in simply 3.2 innings. After six innings of one-run sphere in his first beginning of the ALCS, he lasted simply 4.2 innings in his second. Rodu00f3n took note exactly how necessary the day of rest led his very first join in this set. As well as if he completes his goal of pitching 3 opportunities through the order, the Yankees and also their entire tossing team is going to reside in better form.2. Giancarlo Stanton, assigned hitterStanton has tallied five crowning achievement, 11 RBIs, 10 hits, 5 walks and also six runs in 9 championship game this Oct. These are video-game varieties. Amid a roster packed with gamers yearning to succeed the champion, Stanton has been actually the most singing regarding just how absolutely nothing-- not even his crazy stats-- concerns unless the Yankees end up the project. His deep-rooted determination to succeed a title has actually lugged him this far, but it will be genuinely intriguing if he can easily keep up this pace in the World Series.RELATED: Yankees-Dodgers: Positioning the 24 finest gamers of the 2024 Planet SeriesIf he can, the Yankees look hard to beat along with a lineup that boasts Juan Soto as well as Aaron Court before Stanton also comes to the on-deck circle. There is actually been a lot of discuss Soto being actually the one that pressed the Yankees over the side and also in to the Fall Timeless, as well as in lots of techniques, he possesses. Yet Soto is brand new around listed below, as well as the club recognizes what Stanton has actually needed to get over in the Bronx (years of booing because of his traumas as well as underperformance) to hit this aspect: American Game Championship Series MVP. If Stanton's upcoming action can somehow top his last one, he'll be holding the offense to a band.3. Luke Weaver, relief pitcherMan, are the Yankees putting a lot of accountability on this journeyman's shoulders, as well as he has actually addressed the alarm nearly every step of the way. Ever since the Yankees ended the Clay Holmes-closer practice as well as ensured Weaver (a starter-turned-reliever) to start gaining spares, all he is actually performed is exceed desires. Weaver entered the postseason with merely 4 career saves-- all of which were actually protected in the ultimate month of the regular time-- and it was actually a true concern dewlap he would make out in the postseason. Weaver swiftly answered through tossing 6 scoreless innings as well as collecting 4 conserves in his very first five occupation playoff appearances.Proving he is actually human, Weaver eventually faltered in Game 3 of the ALCS, blowing his first save when he surrendered a game-tying crowning achievement to Jhonkensy Noel in the 9th inning versus the Guardians. But he bounced back in Game 5, pitching 2 scoreless innings, enabling only one hit to Cleveland and also making the gain that delivered the Yankees to the World Series. Up upcoming, experiencing the star-studded Dodgers schedule are going to be the biggest problem of his career. Weaver has amazed everyone down the extent. Right now, it's tough to view The big apple succeeding without him participating in a key part. 4. Gleyber Torres, second basemanThe Yankees veteran has possessed a love-hate relationship along with the Bronx fan bottom-- mainly steered through his 18 inaccuracies, one of the most of any type of 2nd baseman in MLB this year-- yet he's gotten just help from those that recognize him finest within the association. That confidence coming from his manager as well as colleagues seemed to be to spur a various level in Torres ever since he was actually moved up to the leadoff area in mid-August. Torres'.755 OPS, 6 crowning achievement, 11 increases, 25 strolls and also 22 RBIs over 56 video games batting leadoff are by far his absolute best amounts of any spot in the schedule. Since he started setting the dining table in front of Soto as well as Judge, he started drawing more walks, too.RELATED: Just how Yankees, Dodgers ought to set up per other's superstars: Smoltz's Globe Collection previewWe've found exactly how that enhanced plate method has converted to this postseason he's attracted equally numerous walks (7) as Judge and also Soto all over 9 activities in the ALDS and ALCS. Torres' bat supplies yet another crucial to a Yankees offense that is presently plenty dangerous without him. Certainly not just are going to enthusiasts eliminate and forget his rough period if he continues to be actually effective on the planet Collection, however Torres is actually getting hot ahead of his upcoming cost-free agency. After 7 years in the Bronx, he's compeling the Yankees frontal workplace to make a hard selection. If he may carry on performing his component on top of the order, it's obtaining easier to imagine Torres in pinstripes following time as well as beyond.5. Jazz Chisholm, third basemanThe Yankees were actually a trade due date champion along with their achievement of Chisholm confirming to become a substantial effectiveness straightaway. Chisholm slugged 9 crowning achievement as well as gathered 14 RBIs in his first 20 video games with the Bombers, all while swiping six manners and submitting a 1.029 OPS. His jolt of energy, rate as well as energy were actually specifically what the Yankees needed at the moment-- after falling under a rut around the All-Star break, they got into the extent kept up a valid brand new threat in their lineup. Then our experts viewed Chisholm's fire on the industry after Maikel Garcia's slide right into Anthony Volpe in the ALDS versus the Royals, and it provided an additional side on a Yankees lineup that is actually so buttoned up that it can easily sometimes go over as boring.RELATED: Who makes Yankees', Dodgers' all-time Globe Series beginning lineups?Chisholm, nevertheless, has cooled off notably at home plate. He is actually batting simply.147 (5-for-34) with a. 481 OPS, two walks and two taken bases this postseason. When he performs get along base, he's still a nuisance on the basepaths. The Yankees don't essentially need Chisholm to show the power he performed when originally gotten from Miami. They simply need him to draw some strolls and tear some single people to make sure that others responsible for him can take him in. That would certainly be the best-case scenario for the bottom of the Yankees' lineup, and also perhaps their harmful top.Deesha Thosar is an MLB press reporter for FOX Sports. She earlier covered the Mets as a beat reporter for the New york city Daily News. The little girl of Indian immigrants, Deesha matured on Long Island and now stays in Queens. Follow her on Twitter at @DeeshaThosar. [Want fantastic stories delivered straight to your inbox? Create or even log in to your FOX Athletics profile, observe games, staffs as well as players to receive a tailored newsletter daily.] Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your faves to obtain details regarding activities, news and also additional.