2024 MLB World Series & Awards Predictions

MLB Awards

NL MVP – OF Ronald Acuna Jr. – Atlanta Braves

AL MVP – C Adley Rutschman – Baltimore Orioles

NL Cy Young – Tyler Glasnow – Los Angeles Dodgers

AL Cy Young – Kevin Gausman – Toronto Blue Jays

NL Rookie of the Year – OF Jackson Chourio – Milwaukee Brewers

AL Rookie of the Year – INF Jackson Holliday – Baltimore Orioles

NL Manager of the Year – David Bell – Cincinnati Reds

AL Manager of the Year – Brandon Hyde – Baltimore Orioles

Postseason Projections

NL Division Winners – Braves, Dodgers, Cubs

NL Wild Card Winners – Diamondbacks, Phillies, Reds

AL Division Winners – Orioles, Astros, Twins

AL Wild Card Winners – Rangers, Blue Jays, Mariners

NLCS – Braves over Dodgers

ALCS – Orioles over Astros

World Series – Braves over Orioles

National League West

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Los Angeles Dodgers

A lot has been said about how much money they have spent this past offseason. Even with their offseason splurges, they haven’t been back to the World Series since winning it in 2020.

2. Arizona Diamondbacks

They shocked the baseball world by getting to the World Series last year. With the way their offseason went, they want to prove it wasn’t a fluke.

3. San Francisco Giants

It could all go well and they get back into the Postseason or could come crashing down. Bringing in Bob Melvin as the manager would suggest that it will work out.

4. San Diego Padres

For all that this franchise has done the past few seasons, it’s probably best that they fly under the radar.

5. Colorado Rockies

If not for a draft lottery now, they would be guaranteed the number one pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Player to Watch: P Tyler Glasnow – Los Angeles Dodgers

Best Acquisition: DH/P Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers

New Kid on the Block: OF Jackson Merrill – San Diego Padres

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National League Central

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Chicago Cubs

While they faltered at the end last season, it was an encouraging sign that they were trending in the right direction.

2. Cincinnati Reds

The youth movement is in full swing and now is the time for them to capitalize on it with a weak division.

3. St. Louis Cardinals

Getting Sonny Gray puts the top of their rotation in a stable setting, but will they be able to get production out of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado once again?

4. Milwaukee Brewers

Their pitching staff as a whole has taken a hit and not having Craig Counsell as their manager could put this franchise in a state of flux for a while.

5. Pittsburgh Pirates

Like their counterparts in Cincinnati, there is a fair amount of prospects ready to take the leap into the majors. Time to see if it clicks for Pittsburgh.

Player to Watch: OF Cody Bellinger – Chicago Cubs

Best Acquisition: P Sonny Gray – St. Louis Cardinals

New Kid on the Block: OF Jackson Chourio – Milwaukee Brewers

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National League East

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Atlanta Braves

There aren’t many weaknesses on this team. They just need to find success in October where it counts.

2. Philadelphia Phillies

Even if they don’t out-duel Atlanta for the division title, they’ve had their number in October the last two years now.

3. Miami Marlins

They have a lot of injuries in their rotation. That could knock them down a peg or two in the standings.

4. New York Mets

After last seasons fire sale, it will be interesting to see how this season plays out with Pete Alonso a pending free agent.

5. Washington Nationals

There is a lot to like about what are they building with the bats they have accumulated. It’s still going to take time for the pitching to catch up.

Player to Watch: 1B Bryce Harper – Philadelphia Phillies

Best Acquisition: P Chris Sale – Atlanta Braves

New Kid on the Block: OF James Wood – Washington Nationals

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American League West

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Houston Astros

They still have a stacked lineup, a solid rotation and a strong bullpen got even better with the addition of Josh Hader as their closer.

2. Texas Rangers

As the defending champions, they proved last year that they were the best team and still have the resources to keep this going should the need arise again to go all-in for another title.

3. Seattle Mariners

With the best rotation in the division, they have a leg up on the rest. The lineup though cannot get off to a sluggish start like they did last year if they want a Postseason berth.

4. Los Angeles Angels

For their sake they are lucky to be playing in the same division as the Oakland Athletics. They would finish dead last in every other division in baseball.

5. Oakland Athletics

Folks care more about where this franchise will play than what has become of the city of Oakland.

Player to Watch: OF Mike Trout – Los Angeles Angels

Best Acquisition: P Josh Hader – Houston Astros

New Kid on the Block: OF Wyatt Langford – Texas Rangers

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