As the Yankees and Guardians travel from New York to Cleveland with a 2-0 lead, there are a few things to watch out for today:

1. NLCS Game 3:

The Dodgers and Mets left LA with the NLCS in a complete tie, and tonight they will take the field in Queens to continue the series. The Dodgers will send right-handers Walker Buhler (5.38 ERA in 16 starts) took the mound hoping for better results after the right-hander yielded six runs in five innings while allowing just one against the Padres in his final postseason start. The Mets will counter with right-handers Luis Severino (3.91 ERA in 31 starts) after the right-hander got off to a good start in the NLDS, where he struck out seven Phillies in six innings while giving up three runs. The matchup between the two hurlers is scheduled to begin tonight at 8:08 p.m. local time.

2. Lux in everyday life?

Heading into tonight's game, the Dodgers face the question of whether a second baseman is available Gavin Lux. As MLB.com noted, Lux was not in the starting lineup in Game 2 and was replaced by Enrique Hernández at second base. The move not to start Lux came after the 26-year-old was ruled out of Game 1 due to hip strain. While manager Dave Roberts indicated before the game that Lux would be available from the bench, he ultimately did not play in Game 2. Will Lux ​​be healthy enough after an off day and with a right-handed hitter on the field? take the field? While the infielder's 100 wRC+ during the regular season didn't stand out, Lux had a great finish to the year, hitting .304/.390/.508 in 210 plate appearances after the All-Star break, going 5-0 with one home run and a walk during the NLDS against San Diego.

3. Rizzo in everyday life:

After a second straight win over the Guardians in the ALCS, one focus for the Yankees on their day off will be monitoring the veteran first baseman's status Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo was unavailable for the ALDS, but returned to the championship series squad to play because of two broken fingers on his right hand. The 35-year-old has done reasonably well in the field so far, going 3-for-7 with a walk and a double, but The Athletic's Brendan Kuty noted before yesterday's game that Rizzo's availability is truly day-to-day. One day after he was eliminated early from Game 1 of the series and appeared on the day of Game 2 with his availability uncertain. However, yesterday Rizzo managed to play the entire game and with today being an off day, there is certainly reason for optimism that he can remain in the club's lineup when the series heads to Cleveland tomorrow.

4. MLBTR Chat Today:

MLBTR's Steve Adams was unable to host his usual Tuesday chat with readers this week, so it will be held this afternoon instead. If you have a question about free agency, your favorite team's offseason direction, potential winter trades, the ongoing postseason, etc., you can click here to submit a question in advance and you can use the same link at 3 p.m Watch CT join live or read the transcript after the chat is complete.