The Yankees and Rays are lining up pitching for their American League Division Series.

Game 1 is Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on TBS and HBO Max.

Both managers are still finalizing opening-night starters, the article says.

Relief pitchers are expected to matter in late innings, and handedness will shape pinch-hitting plans.

Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler are among the players drawing pre-series attention.

New York had just beaten Boston without leaning only on its usual sluggers.

The article says Tampa Bay is a different tactical problem from that Boston series.

Final roster and pitching choices were still being made as the weekend approached.

Read the full article on possible Yankees-Rays ALDS pitching plans.