The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the World Series. The storied franchises' have won their respective pennants and are set to square off for the 12th time in the Fall Classic.

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 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.