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2024 MLB season
LeagueMajor League Baseball
SportBaseball
DurationMarch 20 – October 30, 2024
Number of games162
Number of teams30
TV partner(s)Fox/FS1
TBS/TruTV
ESPN/ABC
MLB Network
Streaming partner(s)Max
Apple TV+
The Roku Channel
ESPN+
Draft
Top draft pickTravis Bazzana
Picked byCleveland Guardians
Regular season
Season MVPAL: Aaron Judge (NYY)
NL: Shohei Ohtani (LAD)
Postseason
AL championsNew York Yankees
  AL runners-upCleveland Guardians
NL championsLos Angeles Dodgers
  NL runners-upNew York Mets
World Series
ChampionsLos Angeles Dodgers
  Runners-upNew York Yankees
World Series MVPFreddie Freeman (LAD)
MLB seasons
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Locations of AL teams for the 2022–2024 MLB seasons
West   Central   East
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Locations of NL teams for the 2017–present MLB seasons
West   Central   East

The 2024 Major League Baseball season (MLB) began on March 20–21 with a two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres held in Seoul, South Korea, before the regular season proper ran from March 28 to September 30.[1][2] The 94th All-Star Game was played on July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas,[3] with the American League winning, 5–3.[4] The postseason then began on October 1 and concluded with Game 5 of the World Series on October 30.[5] Going into the season, the defending World Series champions were the Texas Rangers from the 2023 season. During the offseason, the Oakland Athletics were approved by MLB owners to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028.[6][7] It was also the team's final season in Oakland as they will leave the Oakland Coliseum to temporarily play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for three years.[8]

Only two teams were unable to complete the entire 162-game regular season schedule, as the game between the Houston Astros and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 29 was scrapped due to rain and never made up, owing to scheduling constraints and the game being inconsequential to the playoffs. It would be the first time since 2021 that a few teams played more regular season games than the others.[9]

It was also the first season since 2014 that no team won at least 100 games (not counting the shortened 2020 season).[citation needed]

Schedule

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On July 13, 2023, Major League Baseball released its 2024 schedule. There are 162 games scheduled for all teams. As has been the case since 2023, each team will play 13 games against their division rivals, totaling 52 games. Each team will play six games against six opponents and seven games against four opponents in the same league for a total of 64 games. Each team will also play 46 interleague games, including a four-game home-and-home series against their designated interleague rival.[10][1]

As part of the MLB World Tour, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres opened the season at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on March 20–21, in the first-ever MLB regular season games played in South Korea. Opening Day in North America occurred on March 28, with all but four clubs in action with the Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, and Philadelphia Phillies opening on March 29 because of a postponement due to inclement weather.[11][12] Other MLB World Tour series include the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú in Mexico City on April 27–28,[13] the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies at London Stadium in London on June 8–9,[10][1] and the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays in spring training at Estadio Quisqueya in Santo Domingo on March 9–10.

The San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals played at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama on June 20, in a game honoring the Negro leagues and hall of fame outfielder Willie Mays, who was supposed to attend the game, but passed away two days before. The 94th All-Star Game was played on July 16, hosted by the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, with the American League prevailing, 5–3. The MLB Little League Classic at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania was played on August 18 with the New York Yankees taking on the Detroit Tigers.[10][1]

Rule changes

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On December 21, 2023, MLB announced a set of rule changes to take effect in 2024.[14]

  • Following a dead ball, the pitch clock will restart as soon as the pitcher receives a new ball from the umpire (previously the clock restarted once the pitcher entered the circle around the pitcher's mound).
  • When runners are on base, the pitch clock's starting time will decrease from 20 seconds to 18 seconds.
  • Visits to the mound will be reduced from five to four per game. Teams will receive an extra mound visit in the ninth inning if they have used four prior to that point (or in the case of a called game the final inning by the losing team).
  • The runner's lane will be widened to the cut of the infield grass in fair territory. The distance between the foul line and the infield grass will be between 18 and 24 inches in all ballparks, with a grace period for non-compliant parks to make modifications. The runner's actions are deemed legal if running in fair territory provided both feet are on or touching the dirt.
  • A pitcher who warms up at the start of an inning must face at least one batter; he may not be replaced during or after warmups unless injured.

Spring training

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Spring training for the 2024 season began in late February and lasted through March. Teams began workouts and practice for spring training beginning in mid-February. Pitchers and catchers reported first, followed by position players a few days later.[15]

Prior to the start of the regular season, each team played between 27 and 34 spring training games (with the exception of the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers, who played a shortened spring training of 21 and 22 games respectively, due to their regular season games in Seoul), beginning on February 22. There were several times during spring training where a team had two different squads playing different teams simultaneously. In addition to spring training games, teams occasionally played exhibition games with non-MLB teams, such as Minor League Baseball teams, independent teams, or college teams. These exhibition games are not counted in spring training standings. Spring training ended on March 26, two days before the Opening Day.

During spring training in 2024, MLB launched a new initiative called MLB Spring Breakout. Each organization puts together a team of their best prospects to compete against another organization's prospects from March 14 to March 17.[16]

Standings

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American League

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AL East
Team W L Pct. GB Home Road
(1) New York Yankees 94 68 .580 — 44‍–‍37 50‍–‍31
(4) Baltimore Orioles 91 71 .562 3 44‍–‍37 47‍–‍34
Boston Red Sox 81 81 .500 13 38‍–‍43 43‍–‍38
Tampa Bay Rays 80 82 .494 14 42‍–‍39 38‍–‍43
Toronto Blue Jays 74 88 .457 20 39‍–‍42 35‍–‍46
AL Central
Team W L Pct. GB Home Road
(2) Cleveland Guardians 92 69 .571 — 50‍–‍30 42‍–‍39
(5) Kansas City Royals 86 76 .531 6½ 45‍–‍36 41‍–‍40
(6) Detroit Tigers 86 76 .531 6½ 43‍–‍38 43‍–‍38
Minnesota Twins 82 80 .506 10½ 43‍–‍38 39‍–‍42
Chicago White Sox 41 121 .253 51½ 23‍–‍58 18‍–‍63
AL West
Team W L Pct. GB Home Road
(3) Houston Astros 88 73 .547 — 46‍–‍35 42‍–‍38
Seattle Mariners 85 77 .525 3½ 49‍–‍32 36‍–‍45
Texas Rangers 78 84 .481 10½ 44‍–‍37 34‍–‍47
Oakland Athletics 69 93 .426 19½ 38‍–‍43 31‍–‍50
Los Angeles Angels 63 99 .389 25½ 32‍–‍49 31‍–‍50

National League

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NL East
Team W L Pct. GB Home Road
(2) Philadelphia Phillies 95 67 .586 — 54‍–‍27 41‍–‍40
(5) Atlanta Braves 89 73 .549 6 46‍–‍35 43‍–‍38
(6) New York Mets 89 73 .549 6 46‍–‍35 43‍–‍38
Washington Nationals 71 91 .438 24 38‍–‍43 33‍–‍48
Miami Marlins 62 100 .383 33 30‍–‍51 32‍–‍49
NL Central
Team W L Pct. GB Home Road
(3) Milwaukee Brewers 93 69 .574 — 47‍–‍34 46‍–‍35
St. Louis Cardinals 83 79 .512 10 44‍–‍37 39‍–‍42
Chicago Cubs 83 79 .512 10 44‍–‍37 39‍–‍42
Cincinnati Reds 77 85 .475 16 39‍–‍42 38‍–‍43
Pittsburgh Pirates 76 86 .469 17 39‍–‍42 37‍–‍44
NL West
Team W L Pct. GB Home Road
(1) Los Angeles Dodgers 98 64 .605 — 52‍–‍29 46‍–‍35
(4) San Diego Padres 93 69 .574 5 45‍–‍36 48‍–‍33
Arizona Diamondbacks 89 73 .549 9 44‍–‍37 45‍–‍36
San Francisco Giants 80 82 .494 18 42‍–‍39 38‍–‍43
Colorado Rockies 61 101 .377 37 37‍–‍44 24‍–‍57

Postseason

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Main article: 2024 Major League Baseball postseason

The postseason began on October 1 and ended on October 30 with the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series in five games.

Bracket

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Wild Card Series
(ALWCS, NLWCS)		Division Series
(ALDS, NLDS)		Championship Series
(ALCS, NLCS)		World Series
1NY Yankees6233
4Baltimore015Kansas City5421
1NY Yankees5658510
5Kansas City12American League
2Cleveland23710*62
2Cleveland70057
3Houston126Detroit03343
AL1NY Yankees322116
6Detroit35
NL1LA Dodgers610*4447
1LA Dodgers72582
4San Diego454San Diego510600
1LA Dodgers93810610
5Atlanta04National League
6NY Mets0702125
2Philadelphia27*21
3Milwaukee4526NY Mets6674
6NY Mets834

*Denotes walk-off

Managerial changes

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General managers

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Off-season

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Team Former GM Reason For Leaving New GM Notes
Chicago White Sox Rick Hahn Fired Chris Getz On August 22, 2023, Hahn and Executive Vice President Kenny Williams, who both held their previous titles since 2012, were fired.

On August 31, Chris Getz was named the new general manager and senior vice president of the team.[17]

Boston Red Sox Brian O'Halloran Reassigned Craig Breslow On September 14, 2023, O'Halloran accepted the position of senior vice president of baseball operations with the team.[18]

On October 25, Breslow was hired to the position of Chief Baseball Officer, which encompasses the duties of general manager.

New York Mets Billy Eppler Resigned David Stearns On October 5, 2023, Eppler resigned as general manager as a result of MLB opening an investigation into his potentially improper use of the injured list.[19]

On October 1, Stearns was hired to the position of President of Baseball Operations, which encompasses the duties of general manager.

Miami Marlins Kim Ng Peter Bendix On October 16, 2023, Ng resigned as general manager after three years. The Marlins made one postseason appearance during her tenure.[20]

On November 5, Bendix was hired by the Miami Marlins to be their President of Baseball Operations.[21]

Tampa Bay Rays Peter Bendix Hired by the Miami Marlins N/A On November 5, 2023, Bendix was hired by the Miami Marlins to be their President of Baseball Operations, which encompasses the duties of general manager.[21]

Field managers

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Off-season

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Team Former Manager Interim Manager Reason For Leaving New Manager Notes
San Francisco Giants Gabe Kapler Kai Correa Fired Bob Melvin On September 29, 2023, the Giants fired Kapler. After four seasons with the team, he compiled a record of 295–248 (.543) and made the playoffs once in 2021.

Bench coach Kai Correa was named interim manager for the final three games of the 2023 season.[22] Melvin was hired on October 25. This will be his fifth managerial position, previously managing in Seattle, Arizona, Oakland, and San Diego, compiling a lifetime managerial record of 1,517–1,425 (.516).[23]

New York Mets Buck Showalter N/A Carlos Mendoza On October 1, 2023, Showalter that announced he would not return to manage the Mets for the 2024 season. According to team owner Steve Cohen and general manager Billy Eppler, the Mets informed Showalter that they did not plan to bring him back for next season, even though he had one year left on his contract. He compiled a record of 176–148 (.543) in two seasons with the team with one playoff appearance.[24]

On November 13, Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza was named the new manager of the team.[25]

Los Angeles Angels Phil Nevin Option not picked up Ron Washington On October 2, 2023, the Angels announced they would not be picking up Nevin's option for 2024. After taking over as manager in June 2022, he compiled a record of 119–149 (.444) with no playoff appearances.[26]

Washington was hired on November 8. This will be his second managerial position, previously managing Texas from 2007 to 2014, going 664–611 (.521) and winning the AL pennant in back-to-back seasons in 2010 and 2011.[27]

Cleveland Guardians Terry Francona Retired Stephen Vogt On October 3, 2023, Francona announced he was stepping away as manager of the Guardians. In 11 seasons with Cleveland, he compiled a record of 921–757 (.549) with six playoff appearances, three AL Central division titles, and a World Series appearance.[28]

Vogt was hired on November 6. This will be his first managerial position.[29]

San Diego Padres Bob Melvin Hired by the San Francisco Giants Mike Shildt Melvin was granted permission from the Padres to become the manager of the San Francisco Giants on October 24, 2023. In his tenure with the Padres, he compiled a record of 171–153 (.528), with one playoff appearance, advancing to the NLCS in 2022.[23]

On November 21, Mike Shildt was named the new manager of the Padres. This will be his second managerial position.[30]

Houston Astros Dusty Baker Retired Joe Espada On October 25, 2023, Baker announced his retirement after four seasons with the Astros and 26 years overall as a manager. He finished his tenure with the Astros with a 320–226 (.586) record, winning the 2022 World Series.[31]

On November 13, Joe Espada was named the new manager of the team. This is his first managerial position.[32][dead link‍][33]

Chicago Cubs David Ross Fired Craig Counsell On November 6, 2023, the Cubs fired Ross after four seasons. He finished his tenure with a 262–284 (.480) record, with one playoff appearance, winning the NL Central in the 2020 season.

Counsell was hired on the same day. As the Brewers manager, he compiled a record of 707–625 (.531), with three NL Central division titles and five overall playoff appearances.[34]

Milwaukee Brewers Craig Counsell Contract expired Pat Murphy Counsell's contract with the Brewers expired on November 1, 2023. The Brewers offered a contract extension to Counsell weeks prior, before the 53-year-old became a free agent and interviewed with other clubs. Counsell became the manager of the Chicago Cubs on November 6. As the Brewers manager for nine seasons, he compiled a record of 707–625 (.531), with three NL Central division titles and five overall playoff appearances.[35]

On November 15, Pat Murphy was named the new manager of the team. This will be his second managerial position.[36]

In-season

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Team Former manager Interim manager Reason for leaving New manager Notes
Chicago White Sox Pedro Grifol Grady Sizemore Fired Will Venable On August 8, the White Sox fired Grifol. In two seasons as manager of the White Sox, he compiled a record of 89–190 (.319) with no playoff appearances.[37]

Sizemore, the current Major League Coach, was named as the interim manager on the same day Grifol and bench coach Charlie Montoyo were fired. This was his first managerial position.[38]

Venable was hired on October 31. He had previously been an assistant coach for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers.[39]

Seattle Mariners Scott Servais N/A Dan Wilson On August 22, the Mariners fired Servais. In nine seasons as manager of the Mariners, he compiled a record of 668–624 (.517) with one playoff appearance, the Mariners first playoff appearance since 2001.

Wilson, the current Minor League Catching Coordinator, was named as the manager on the same day Servais was fired. This is his first managerial position.[40]

Cincinnati Reds David Bell Freddie Benavides Terry Francona On September 22, the Reds fired David Bell. During his six seasons as the Reds skipper, Bell compiled a record of 409–456 (.473) with one playoff appearance during the 2020 COVID-shortened season. Benavides, the current bench coach, was named as the interim manager for the rest of the season. This is his first managerial position.[41] On October 4, the Reds announced Terry Francona as the new manager of the team. This will be his fourth managerial position, previously managing in Philadelphia, Boston, and Cleveland, compiling a lifetime managerial record of 1,950–1,672 (.538) and two World Series Championships with the Red Sox.[42]

League leaders

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American League

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National League

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Milestones

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Batters

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  • Elly De La Cruz (CIN):
    • Became the first player with a 450-foot-plus homer and an inside-the-park HR in the same game under the Statcast era (2015) on April 8 against the Milwaukee Brewers.[44]
    • With his 30th stolen base on May 16, De La Cruz became the sixth player in Major League history to reach 30 stolen bases in his team's first 44 games.[45]
    • With his 60th stolen base on August 21, De La Cruz became the fifth player in Major League history since 1900 to hit at least 20 home runs and steal 60 bases in a season.[46]
    • With his 65th stolen base on September 20, De La Cruz became the third player in Major League history since 1900 with 100 stolen bases in his first two Major League seasons.[47]
  • Shohei Ohtani (LAD):
    • Hit his 176th career home run against the New York Mets on April 21, setting a new Major League record for most home runs by a Japanese-born player. He broke the record that was held by Hideki Matsui.[48]
    • Hit his 200th career home run against the Detroit Tigers on July 13, becoming the first Japanese-born player to hit 200 home runs in Major League history.[49]
    • With his 30th stolen base on August 3 against the Oakland Athletics, Ohtani joined the 30–30 club in his 108th game. He became the third-fastest player in Major League history to record a 30–30 season (going by number of games played by the player when reaching the milestone.) Eric Davis holds the record he set in 1987 for the Cincinnati Reds in 90 games. Alex Rodriguez accomplished this feat in 107 games in 1998 while a member of the Seattle Mariners.[50]
    • With his 40th stolen base and 40th home run on August 23 against the Tampa Bay Rays, Ohtani became the sixth member of the 40–40 club. Accomplishing this in 126 games, he became the fastest player in Major League history to reach the milestone, breaking the record of 147 games set by Alfonso Soriano of the Washington Nationals in 2006.[51]
    • With his 50th stolen base and 50th home run on September 19 against the Miami Marlins, Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. He accomplished the achievement in 150 games.[52]
    • Hit a home run and stole a base in the same game on September 20 against the Colorado Rockies, making it his 14th such game this season, breaking the record set by Rickey Henderson in 1986.[53]
    • With his 57th stolen base on September 27 against the Colorado Rockies, Ohtani set a new single-season record for most stolen bases in a single season by a Japanese-born player. He broke the record that was held by Ichiro Suzuki.[54]
  • Pete Alonso (NYM):
    • Hit his 200th career home run against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 27 in his 710th career game, the fourth fastest player in Major League history to reach that milestone.[55]
  • Juan Soto (NYY):
    • Drew his 669th career walk on May 14 against the Minnesota Twins, setting a new Major League record for most walks drawn by a batter before they celebrated their 26th birthday (25 years, 202 days old). He broke the record that was held by Mickey Mantle.[57]
  • Rece Hinds (CIN):
    • Became the first player in Major League history to record five extra-base hits in his first two games in his career against the Colorado Rockies on July 8–9.[59]
  • Freddie Freeman (LAD):
    • Recorded his 500th career double in the first inning on August 6 against the Philadelphia Phillies. He became the 65th player to reach this mark and the 10th-youngest at 34 years, 329 days old.[61]
  • Aaron Judge (NYY):
    • Hit his 300th home run on August 14 against the Chicago White Sox, becoming the fastest player to do so in his 955th game, breaking the record held by Ralph Kiner (1,087 games) and his 3,431st at-bat, breaking the record held by Babe Ruth (3,831 at-bats).[62]
    • Became the fifth player in Major League history to hit 50+ home runs in three different seasons when he hit his 50th on August 25 against the Colorado Rockies. He joins Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Alex Rodriguez.
  • Francisco Lindor (NYM):
    • With his 25th home run of the season on August 21 against the Baltimore Orioles, Lindor became the first shortstop in Major League history to have three seasons with at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases. He accomplished this feat last year with the Mets and in 2018 with the Cleveland Indians.[63]
  • Danny Jansen (BOS)/(TOR):
    • Became the first player in Major League history to play for both teams (Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox) in the same game. The game started on June 26 when Jansen was a member of the Blue Jays but was suspended due to rain with Jansen at-bat. Jansen was traded to the Red Sox on July 27. The game was completed on August 26, where Jansen went 1–4 for Boston.[64]
  • Corey Seager (TEX):
    • Recorded his 200th career home run on August 29 against the Chicago White Sox. He is the first purely left-handed-hitting shortstop in Major League history to reach this milestone and the 15th shortstop overall.[65]
  • Kyle Schwarber (PHI):
    • Hit his 14th leadoff home run of the season on September 10 against the Tampa Bay Rays, setting the Major League record for most leadoff home runs in a single season. He broke the record that was held by Alfonso Soriano during the 2003 season.[66]
  • Luis Arráez (SD)/(MIA):
    • With winning the National League batting title with a .314 average, Arráez became the first player in Major League baseball to win three consecutive batting titles with three different teams.[67]

Pitchers

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No-hitters

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See also: List of Major League Baseball no-hitters
  • Ronel Blanco (HOU):
    • Threw the first no-hitter of the season, his career, and the 17th in team history in a 10–0 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 1. Blanco threw 105 pitches with 73 for strikes. He walked two and struck out seven batters.[68]
  • Dylan Cease (SD):
    • Threw his first career no-hitter and the second no-hitter in Padres franchise history in a 3–0 victory against the Washington Nationals on July 25. Cease threw 114 pitches with 71 for strikes. He walked three and struck out nine batters.[69]
  • Blake Snell (SF):
    • Threw his first career no-hitter and the 18th in team history in a 3–0 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on August 2. Snell threw 114 pitches with 78 for strikes. He walked three and struck out eleven batters.[70]
  • Shōta Imanaga / Nate Pearson / Porter Hodge (CHC):
    • The three pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates, defeating them 12–0 on September 4. It is the Cubs' 18th no-hitter in franchise history.[71] Imanaga went the first seven innings, walking two and striking out seven over 95 pitches (66 for strikes). Pearson (10 pitches, seven strikes) and Hodge (nine pitches, eight strikes) pitched the eighth and ninth innings, respectively.

Other pitching accomplishments

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  • Jeremiah Estrada (SD):
    • Set the Major League record for most consecutive strikeouts (since 1961), when he struck out his 12th straight batter on May 28 against the Miami Marlins. He broke the record that was set by José Alvarado. He then struck out his 13th straight batter to complete the inning.[74]
  • Paul Skenes (PIT):
    • Became the second pitcher in Major League history to strike out at least 70 batters and issue 12 or fewer walks in the first 10 career starts. Masahiro Tanaka, in 2014, had 79 strikeouts and 10 walks, and Skenes struck out 78 with 12 walks.[76]
    • Recorded seven or more strikeouts in nine of his 10 career outings, setting the Major League record for most within a player’s first 10 career games.[76]
  • Yu Darvish (SD):
    • Became the 90th pitcher in Major League history to reach the 2,000-strikeout mark when he struck out Luis Robert Jr. in the top of the third inning against the Chicago White Sox on September 22. He also became the first Japanese-born pitcher to reach 2,000 strikeouts in Major League history.[80]

Miscellaneous

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  • Colorado Rockies:
    • Set a Major League record for a team with the most consecutive games to start a season trailing, with 30 games in a row on May 1 against the Miami Marlins.[82]
    • Became the first team in Major League history to record a walk-off win with a pitch clock violation on June 22 against the Washington Nationals.[83]
  • Chicago White Sox:
    • Lost their 21st consecutive game on August 5 to the Oakland Athletics, tying the American League record for most consecutive losses that was set by the Baltimore Orioles in 1988.[84]
    • Lost their 20th consecutive game started by Chris Flexen on September 2 to the Baltimore Orioles, breaking a Major League record held by Bob Groom of the Washington Nationals.[85]
    • Set a Major League record for most losses before the All-Star break, with 71. The previous record of 69 was set by the Oakland Athletics in 1979 and the Baltimore Orioles in 2018.[86]
    • Set a Major League record for fastest playoff elimination in the divisional/wild card era, being eliminated from the playoffs on August 17. The previous record was August 20, set by the Baltimore Orioles in 2018.[87]
    • Set the modern Major League record for most games under .500 at any point in the season, falling 82 games under .500 on September 20. The previous modern era record of 81 games was set by the Philadelphia Athletics in 1916. The White Sox fell to a low of 84 games under .500 on September 23.[88]
    • Set the American League record for most losses in a season on September 22 with 120. The previous record of 119 was set by the Detroit Tigers in 2003.[89]
    • Set the modern Major League record for most losses in a season on September 27 with 121. The previous record of 120 was set by the New York Mets in 1962.[90]

Awards and honors

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Regular season

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Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards
BBWAA Award National League American League
Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes (PIT)[92] Luis Gil (NYY)[93]
Manager of the Year Pat Murphy (MIL)[94] Stephen Vogt (CLE)[95]
Cy Young Award Chris Sale (ATL)[96] Tarik Skubal (DET)[97]
Most Valuable Player Shohei Ohtani (LAD)[98] Aaron Judge (NYY)[99]
Gold Glove Awards[100]
Position National League American League
Pitcher Chris Sale (ATL) Seth Lugo (KC)
Catcher Patrick Bailey (SF) Cal Raleigh (SEA)
1st Base Christian Walker (ARI) Carlos Santana (MIN)
2nd Base Brice Turang (MIL) Andrés Giménez (CLE)
3rd Base Matt Chapman (SF) Alex Bregman (HOU)
Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (COL) Bobby Witt Jr. (KC)
Left field Ian Happ (CHC) Steven Kwan (CLE)
Center field Brenton Doyle (COL) Daulton Varsho (TOR)
Right field Sal Frelick (MIL) Wilyer Abreu (BOS)
Utility Jared Triolo (PIT) Dylan Moore (SEA)
Team Milwaukee Brewers Toronto Blue Jays
Platinum Glove Brice Turang (MIL) Cal Raleigh (SEA)
Silver Slugger Awards[101]
Designated Hitter Shohei Ohtani (LAD) Brent Rooker (OAK)
Catcher William Contreras (MIL) Salvador Perez (KC)
1st Base Bryce Harper (PHI) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR)
2nd Base Ketel Marte (ARI) Jose Altuve (HOU)
3rd Base Manny Machado (SD) José Ramírez (CLE)
Shortstop Francisco Lindor (NYM) Bobby Witt Jr. (KC)
Outfield Teoscar Hernández (LAD)
Jackson Merrill (SD)
Jurickson Profar (SD)		 Aaron Judge (NYY)
Anthony Santander (BAL)
Juan Soto (NYY)
Utility Mookie Betts (LAD) Josh Smith (TEX)
Team Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees

All-MLB Team

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Players are selected through fan votes (50%) and votes from a panel of experts (50%). The winners will be selected based on merit, with no set number of nominees per position and no distinction between leagues.

All-MLB Team[102]
Position First Team Second Team
Starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (BAL) Dylan Cease (SD)
Chris Sale (ATL) Shota Imanaga (CHC)
Paul Skenes (PIT) Michael King (SD)
Tarik Skubal (DET) Seth Lugo (KC)
Zack Wheeler (PHI) Framber Valdez (HOU)
Relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (CLE) Mason Miller (OAK)
Ryan Helsley (STL) Kirby Yates (TEX)
Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (LAD) Yordan Alvarez (HOU)
Catcher William Contreras (MIL) Salvador Pérez (KC)
1st Base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) Bryce Harper (PHI)
2nd Base Ketel Marte (ARI) Jose Altuve (HOU)
3rd Base José Ramírez (CLE) Manny Machado (SD)
Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) Francisco Lindor (NYM)
Outfield Mookie Betts (LAD) Jarren Duran (BOS)
Aaron Judge (NYY) Teoscar Hernández (LAD)
Juan Soto (NYY) Jackson Merrill (SD)

Other awards

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Fielding Bible Awards[111]
Position Player
Pitcher Tanner Bibee (CLE)
Catcher Patrick Bailey (SF)
1st Base Matt Olson (ATL)
2nd Base Andrés Giménez (CLE)
3rd Base Matt Chapman (SF)
Shortstop Masyn Winn (STL)
Left Field Riley Greene (DET)
Center Field Brenton Doyle (COL)
Right Field Wilyer Abreu (BOS)
Multi-position Daulton Varsho (TOR)

Monthly awards

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Player of the Month

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Main article: Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award
Month American League National League
April Gunnar Henderson Mookie Betts
May Aaron Judge Bryce Harper
June Aaron Judge Bryce Harper
July Bobby Witt Jr. Brenton Doyle
August Aaron Judge Corbin Carroll
September Wyatt Langford Shohei Ohtani

Rookie of the Month

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Main article: Major League Baseball Rookie of the Month Award
Month American League National League
April Colton Cowser Shōta Imanaga
May Luis Gil Joey Ortiz
June Wyatt Langford Jackson Merrill
July Colt Keith Tyler Fitzgerald
August Spencer Arrighetti Jackson Merrill
September Wyatt Langford Paul Skenes

Pitcher of the Month

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Main article: Major League Baseball Pitcher of the Month Award
Month American League National League
April José Berríos Ranger Suárez
May Luis Gil Chris Sale
June Garrett Crochet Cristopher Sánchez
July Taj Bradley Dylan Cease
August Bowden Francis Blake Snell
September Corbin Burnes Nick Martinez

Reliever of the Month

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Main article: Major League Baseball Reliever of the Month Award
Month American League National League
April Mason Miller Ryan Helsley
May Emmanuel Clase Robert Suárez
June Carlos Estévez Ryan Helsley
July Emmanuel Clase Tanner Scott
August Josh Hader Raisel Iglesias
September Emmanuel Clase Ryan Helsley

Home field attendance and payroll

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Team name Wins %± Home attendance %± Per game Est. payroll %±
Los Angeles Dodgers[112] 98 −2.0% 3,941,251 2.7% 48,657 $262,386,278 15.5%
Philadelphia Phillies[113] 95 5.6% 3,363,712 10.2% 41,527 $248,632,283 3.0%
San Diego Padres[114] 93 13.4% 3,330,545 1.8% 41,118 $159,391,555 −32.5%
New York Yankees[115] 94 14.6% 3,309,838 1.2% 40,862 $291,463,084 12.4%
Atlanta Braves[116] 89 −14.4% 3,011,755 −5.6% 37,182 $260,912,300 34.4%
Chicago Cubs[117] 83 0.0% 2,909,755 4.9% 35,923 $223,048,500 36.9%
St. Louis Cardinals[118] 83 16.9% 2,878,115 −11.2% 35,532 $189,534,400 8.9%
Houston Astros[119] 88 −2.2% 2,835,234 −7.1% 35,003 $275,678,766 14.7%
Toronto Blue Jays[120] 74 −16.9% 2,681,236 −11.3% 33,102 $225,628,287 6.8%
Boston Red Sox[121] 81 3.8% 2,659,949 −0.5% 32,839 $160,834,775 −11.3%
Texas Rangers[122] 78 −13.3% 2,651,553 4.7% 32,735 $261,471,834 5.2%
San Francisco Giants[123] 80 1.3% 2,647,736 5.9% 32,688 $232,370,883 30.6%
Los Angeles Angels[124] 63 −13.7% 2,577,597 −2.4% 31,822 $167,637,049 −23.3%
Seattle Mariners[125] 85 −3.4% 2,555,813 −5.0% 31,553 $132,047,548 3.0%
Colorado Rockies[126] 61 3.4% 2,540,195 −2.6% 31,360 $147,069,963 −5.5%
Milwaukee Brewers[127] 93 1.1% 2,537,202 −0.6% 31,323 $115,142,460 −16.7%
Arizona Diamondbacks[128] 89 6.0% 2,341,876 19.4% 28,912 $161,660,152 40.3%
New York Mets[129] 89 18.7% 2,329,299 −9.5% 28,757 $262,702,250 26.0%
Baltimore Orioles[130] 91 −9.9% 2,281,129 17.8% 28,162 $117,347,715 41.8%
Cleveland Guardians[131] 92 21.1% 2,056,264 12.1% 25,703 $94,230,728 34.4%
Cincinnati Reds[132] 77 −6.1% 2,024,178 −0.7% 24,990 $98,323,334 26.3%
Washington Nationals[133] 71 0.0% 1,967,302 5.4% 24,288 $132,086,867 33.1%
Minnesota Twins[134] 82 −5.7% 1,951,616 −1.1% 24,094 $135,762,591 −1.5%
Detroit Tigers[135] 86 10.3% 1,858,295 15.2% 22,942 $105,584,833 −11.4%
Pittsburgh Pirates[136] 76 0.0% 1,720,361 5.5% 21,239 $85,226,500 17.7%
Kansas City Royals[137] 86 53.6% 1,658,347 26.9% 20,473 $122,692,261 39.1%
Chicago White Sox[138] 41 −32.8% 1,380,733 −17.3% 17,046 $130,170,125 −7.5%
Tampa Bay Rays[139] 80 −19.2% 1,337,739 −7.1% 16,515 $138,533,112 83.6%
Miami Marlins[140] 62 −26.2% 1,087,455 −6.5% 13,425 $109,992,600 −3.8%
Oakland Athletics[141] 69 38.0% 922,286 10.8% 11,386 $55,690,000 8.7%

Uniforms

[edit]
See also: 2024 Major League Baseball uniform controversy

Wholesale changes

[edit]
  • Nike's new Vapor Premier template started being used across all Major League uniforms in 2024, replacing the previous Majestic Athletic FlexBase template that Nike inherited upon taking over MLB's uniform contract in 2020. The new template was first used in the uniforms worn during the 2023 All-Star Game.[142] The Nike Vapor Premier uniforms, manufactured by Fanatics, have received criticism from players and fans for its subpar quality compared to previous uniforms.[143][144] During spring training, the Royals opted out of using the Vapor Premier template, instead wearing unifoms that feature the larger player name and number font used by the older uniforms.[145] In late April 2024, the MLB Players Association sent a memo to players stating that the uniforms would be overhauled, at the latest by the start of the 2025 season, hoping to rectify many of the complaints aimed at Nike's Vapor Premier template. The MLBPA "placed the blame on Nike" and the Vapor Premier uniform, claiming "Nike was innovating something that didn't need to be innovated", while "absolv[ing] Fanatics".[146]
  • The Diamondbacks unveiled a new uniform set, adding teal as a full-time accent color. Cream returned as the base color on the home uniforms for the first time since 2006, as is the alternate "D-snake" logo. Sand was removed entirely from the uniforms, except for the "City Connect" uniform.[147]
  • Due to Nike's 4+1 Rule, the Phillies dropped their red alternate uniform in favor of a City Connect uniform to be unveiled during the 2024 season. It had been used in the regular season for home games in 2016 and 2017, and again from 2021 to 2023 for road games.[148]
  • The Mets removed the white outline on the text and logo on their black alternate jerseys and caps.[149]
  • The Yankees made slight changes to their road uniform by removing the white outline on the lettering and numbering as well as the stripe pattern on their sleeves. It was the first time since 1972 that the team had changed their road uniforms.[150]
  • The Nationals added a pullover alternate uniform and changed their road uniforms. It was the first time since the Cincinnati Reds uniforms from 1972–1992 to have a pullover jersey on a regular basis. The team also retired their red alternate uniform with a white curly "W".[151] The team also removed the front numbers to their home and alternate navy jerseys.[152]
  • The Marlins modified their black alternate uniforms by featuring white accents to the team's name on the front and player's name and number on the back. The team also introduced and modified their teal alternate uniforms by featuring the team's name as well.[153]
  • The Braves added a red lining to their alternate navy jerseys.[154]

Uniform advertisements

[edit]

This is the second year where teams added advertisement patches to their uniforms. The following teams have announced their uniform advertisements.

City Connect

[edit]
Main article: City Connect

Eight teams unveiled new City Connect uniforms and wore them for the first time during the season. Additionally, the Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled their City Connect this year, becoming the first team to change their City Connect uniform since the program's inception.[142]

  • The Phillies' City Connect uniform features blue and yellow colors across the uniform, inspired by the Flag of Philadelphia. The jersey features Philadelphia's common abbreviation "PHILLY" across the chest in white lettering. The cap features the Liberty Bell, with the skyline of Philadelphia inside and two stars on each side.[163]
  • The Mets' City Connect uniform features several elements that are related to New York City. The jersey features purple pinstripes and New York's abbreviation "NYC" across the chest. The cap features the Mets' "NY" interlocked logo along with the Queensboro Bridge, which connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Queens. The purple color was inspired by the 7 subway line that runs to Citi Field.[164]
  • The Rays' City Connect uniform features the city name outlined in neon across the chest, similar to the Devil Rays road jersey from 1998 to 2000. The cap features the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which crosses into St. Petersburg along with the sting-ray, also called "skyray". Another logo features three palm trees and a pelican, both of which have several ties to the area, symbolizing the "Bro Bowl" skate park and the St. Petersburg Pelicans of the Florida State Negro League in the 1940s and 50's.
  • The Tigers' City Connect uniform features elements that pay tribute to the automotive industry in Detroit. The jersey features blue and black gradient coloring and Detroit's nickname "Motor City" across the chest in white lettering. The cap is also black and features the city name across and in white lettering.
  • The Guardians' City Connect uniform features elements that pay tribute to the Guardians of Traffic. The jersey features Cleveland's abbreviation "CLE" in white art-deco lettering inside of a dark blue base. It also features a red and white stripe pattern around the uniform which pays tribute to Cleveland's past uniforms in the 1990s. The cap features a dark blue diamond shape "C" along with the white and dark blue colors.
  • The Cardinals' City Connect uniform features the nickname of St. Louis, "The Lou" across the chest of the jersey and featuring the "birds on the bat" logo. The cap is red and features the abbreviation in St. Louis "STL" across and in white lettering. The font for the abbreviation is from their 1920 uniforms.
  • The Blue Jays' City Connect uniforms features several elements that are inspired by Toronto's nightlife. The jersey features the city name and the skyline of Toronto in red and blue colors. The cap features a "split T" logo in red and blue and a maple leaf, which is inspired from the Flag of Toronto.
  • The Twins' City connect uniforms features several elements that are inspired by the 10,000 Lakes that are located in Minnesota. The Jersey has a look of a rippling effect, with the abbreviation MN on the right of the Jersey, with the North Star between the two letters on top. The Jersey is mainly a light blue/blue mix with yellow outlines on the sleeves and a yellow belt. The hat has the outline of the state of Minnesota with a lake on the bottom of the state and the northern lights on the top, and a North Star where the Twins are located, which is in the Twin Cities area (Minneapolis). On the side of the hat is a wordmark which reads 10,000 Lakes. On the bottom of the hat bill is the outline of Lake Minnetonka.[165]
  • The Dodgers' second City Connect uniform features elements inspired by the nicknames of Los Angeles, "City of Dreams" and the "City of Stars". The jersey features the city name in dusk and electric blue lettering. The sleeve features the "LA" interlocked along with the Dodgers scripted "D" combined in dusk blue. The cap is dusk blue and features combined "LA" interlocked and the Dodgers scripted "D" in cream lettering.[166]

Prior to the season, it was announced that 2024 would be the final season the Nationals would wear their "cherry blossom" City Connect uniforms.[167] Late in the season, the Giants, Rockies, Marlins, and Astros each announced that they would be retiring their respective City Connect uniforms in favor of new designs for the 2025 season.[168][169][170]

Anniversaries and special events

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Team Special occasion
All Teams Jackie Robinson Day (April 15)
Pink Ribbons for breast cancer awareness (May 12, Mother's Day)
Patch for Armed Forces Day (May 20) and Camouflage caps for Armed Force's Day Weekend (May 19–21)
Poppy for Memorial Day (May 27)
#4 patch for Lou Gehrig Day (June 2)
"Play Ball" patch in partnership with USA Baseball and USA Softball (June 14–16)
Blue Ribbons for prostate cancer (June 16, Father's Day)
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum logo patches (July 19–21)
Gold Ribbons for childhood cancer (September 1)
#21 patch for Roberto Clemente Day (September 15)
"MLB Debut" patch for players who play their first Major League game
Arizona Diamondbacks Inaugural season of the Arizona Diamondback team Hall of Fame.
Luis Gonzalez and Randy Johnson will be the 1st inductees.[171]
Atlanta Braves 50th Anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th Home Run
Baltimore Orioles 70th Anniversary Season
Boston Red Sox 20th Anniversary of 2004 World Series Championship
#49 Patch in memory of Tim Wakefield[172]
Chicago Cubs "OTIS" patch in memory of clubhouse manager Tom "Otis" Hellmann (April 6)
Cleveland Guardians 30th Anniversary of Progressive Field
Detroit Tigers 40th Anniversary of 1984 World Series Championship
Los Angeles Dodgers #34 Patch in memory of Fernando Valenzuela (October 25 onwards)[173]
New York Mets 55th Anniversary of 1969 World Series Championship
#3 Patch in memory of Bud Harrelson[174]
#24 Patch in memory of Willie Mays (June 28 onwards)[175]
#15 Patch in memory of Jerry Grote (June 28 onwards)[175]
New York Yankees 15th Anniversary of 2009 World Series Championship
25th Anniversary of 1999 World Series Championship
Oakland Athletics 35th Anniversary of 1989 World Series Championship
50th Anniversary of 1974 World Series Championship
Philadelphia Phillies 20th Anniversary of Citizens Bank Park
Pittsburgh Pirates 45th Anniversary of 1979 World Series Championship
San Diego Padres 20th Anniversary of Petco Park
"PS" patch in memory of owner Peter Seidler[176]
San Francisco Giants 10th Anniversary of 2014 World Series Championship
#24 Patch in memory of Willie Mays (June 19 onwards)[177]
#30 Patch in memory of Orlando Cepeda (June 29 onwards)[178]
Seattle Mariners 25th Anniversary of T-Mobile Park
St. Louis Cardinals 60th Anniversary of 1964 World Series Championship
#24 patch in memory of Whitey Herzog (May 17 onwards)[179]
Texas Rangers 2024 MLB All-Star Game
2023 World Series championship (March 28)
Washington Nationals 5th Anniversary of 2019 World Series Championship

Throwbacks

[edit]

Other uniforms

[edit]
  • The Rangers wore gold-trimmed home uniforms on March 28 and March 30 to commemorate their 2023 World Series championship.
  • All players, managers, and umpires wore #42 on April 15, the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut in the majors.
  • Starting with this season, all players, managers, and umpires wore a #4 patch on June 2 to honor Lou Gehrig day.
  • The Giants wore #24 on June 24, the first game at home after Willie Mays died.
  • The Pirates wore #21 to honor Roberto Clemente September 15.

Venues

[edit]

The Oakland Athletics lease with the Oakland Coliseum expires after the end of the season. On June 15, 2023, the team officially announced they would begin the relocation process to Las Vegas. The move was approved by the other MLB owners on November 16. The Athletics would move into a new 33,000-seat fixed roof ballpark by the 2028 season.[6] On April 4, 2024, the Athletics announced they would play at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California for the next three seasons with an option for 2028 before moving to Las Vegas, making this their final season in Oakland.[181]

Broadcast rights

[edit]

Television

[edit]

National

[edit]

This was the third year of the existing seven-year deals with ESPN, Fox, TBS, Apple TV+, and MLB Network.[182] This was the first year of a multi-year deal with TelevisaUnivision.[183]

Linear television

[edit]
  • Fox continued to air their Baseball Night in America and Fox Saturday Baseball slate of exclusive games on Saturday and select Thursday nights. The network aired the game at Rickwood Field, and also aired the 2024 MLB All-Star Game; both being exclusive games.[184] FS1 also broadcasts non-exclusive games, including a game on most Saturday afternoons.[185] Following his retirement, Adam Wainwright joined Fox as a full-time color commentator. He previously had done color commentary for Fox during select playoff games.[186]
  • TBS continued to broadcast MLB Tuesday. Most games were blacked out in the home markets of the teams playing, however, TBS was allowed to co-exist once with a teams' local broadcast.[187] During the final month of the regular season, TBS' sister network TruTV also aired MLB Race to the Pennant on Tuesday nights. The show featured a whip-around format hosted by Alanna Rizzo and Yonder Alonso. For the first time, TruTV also aired a regular season baseball game, between the Astros and the Padres, on Tuesday, September 17.[188]
  • ESPN continued to broadcast Sunday Night Baseball, with the option to show alternate broadcasts. ESPN also exclusively aired six other non-Sunday night games, including a primetime game on opening night, two Wednesday Night Baseball games, one game from the MLB Mexico City Series and one game from the MLB London Series. ESPN also aired both games from the MLB Seoul Series which were blacked out in local markets.[189] To end the regular season, ESPN2 aired a doubleheader featuring the Braves and the Mets. The games were originally scheduled to air on September 25 and 26 but were moved due to Hurricane Helene. The broadcasts were blacked out in New York.[190] The network also had the rights to the 2024 Home Run Derby.[191] During the final three weeks of the season, ESPN or ESPN2 aired Baseball Tonight Special: MLB Squeeze Play on Wednesday nights. The studio show featured whip-around coverage focused on the pennant chase.[192]
  • In August 2024, MLB announced a new Spanish-language television agreement with TelevisaUnivision (whose TUDN Radio network holds the main Spanish-language radio rights to the league), under which UniMás and TUDN would air the weekly whiparound show MLB En Vivo on Tuesday nights through the remainder of the season, the weekly studio show MLB Esta Semana (lit. 'MLB This Week') on Saturday nights, and postseason coverage. Coverage is also streamed on Vix.[193] Univision talent includes Antonio de Valdés and Enrique Burak as hosts, Daniel Nohra and Luis Quiñones as play-by-play commentators and Luis Alberto Martínez and Daniel Schvarztman as reporters and guest analysts.[183]
  • MLB Network continued to broadcast games daily. While most games were simulcasts of the home teams' regional sports network broadcasts, select games were produced by the network under its MLB Network Showcase banner. All games were blacked out in the home markets of the teams playing.[194]
  • On November 1, Bob Costas announced his retirement from play-by-play duties. Costas has called Major League games starting in 1980, mainly working for NBC, The Baseball Network (as part of the NBC broadcast crew), MLB Network and TBS during this span.[195]

Streaming

[edit]
  • This is the first regular season that the streaming service Max will simulcast TNT Sports (TNT, TBS and TruTV) games on its Bleacher Report Sports Add-on tier.[196]
  • Apple TV+ continues to hold the rights to Friday Night Baseball.[182] Apple had option to opt out of the Friday Night Baseball deal prior to this season, however on March 7 it announced that it would not opt out therefore it would not be able to exit the agreement until it expires in the 2028 season.[182] This would also be the second year of DirecTV's sub-licensing agreement to show these games to commercial establishments.[197][198]
  • The Roku Channel replaced Peacock as the home for MLB Sunday Leadoff. Games are also available to MLB.tv customers blackout-free.[199]
  • ESPN+ continues to hold the rights to stream one game a day. All games are blacked out in local markets.[200]

Postseason

[edit]

During the postseason, the ESPN networks and ABC aired all four Wild Card Series.[191] TNT Sports (TNT, TBS and TruTV) carried the American League Division Series and the American League Championship Series, and Fox Sports (Fox and FS1) broadcast the National League Division Series, the National League Championship Series, and the World Series.[185]

ESPN Deportes and Fox Deportes hold rights to Spanish-language broadcasts of the postseason games aired by ESPN and Fox respectively. As part of MLB's agreement with TelevisaUnivision, Spanish-language coverage of the ALDS and ALCS aired on TUDN, UniMás, and Univision, and streaming on Vix. Spanish language coverage of Game 1 of the 2024 World Series also aired on Univision, marking the first time that a Spanish language network has aired the World Series on broadcast television.[193]

Local

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  • On October 31, 2023, the Minnesota Twins announced that television play-by-play announcer Dick Bremer would leave the booth to join the team's front office as its special assistant.[201] On December 1, the Twins replaced Bremer with Cory Provus, and Kris Atteberry took Provus' place as the radio play-by-play announcer.[202]
  • On November 9, Jason Benetti left the Chicago White Sox to join the Detroit Tigers as its lead television play-by-play announcer. Benetti replaced Matt Shepard whose contract was not renewed by Bally Sports Detroit. Dan Dickerson, the team's lead radio play-by-play announcer, will call games when Benetti has assignments with Fox Sports.[203]
  • On December 18, C. J. Nitkowski left the Texas Rangers to join the Atlanta Braves as its primary television analyst. Jeff Francoeur, who served as the Braves' primary analyst the previous season, will continue to make occasional appearances.[204]
  • On January 25, 2024, the Chicago White Sox announced John Schriffen as their lead television play-by-play announcer, replacing Jason Benetti who departed to join the Detroit Tigers as their lead play-by-play television announcer.[205]
  • On February 13, the Oakland Athletics announced Jenny Cavnar as their lead television play-by-play announcer. She will be the first woman to be the primary play-by-play voice of an MLB team.[206] On February 20, the Athletics also hired Chris Caray, son of St. Louis Cardinals announcer Chip Caray, to serve as Cavnar's backup.[207]
  • On February 13, the Texas Rangers' broadcast team for 2024 was announced with Mike Bacsik, Dave Valle and David Murphy splitting analyst duties and Jared Sandler taking over as the backup TV play-by-play announcer behind Dave Raymond. The trio of Bacsik, Valle and Murphy replaced C. J. Nitkowski who joined the Braves broadcast team.[208]

AT&T SportsNet closure

[edit]

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) wound down its AT&T SportsNet regional sports network (RSN) business prior to the start of the 2024 season.[209] The move affected the Colorado Rockies on AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, the Houston Astros on AT&T SportsNet Southwest, and the Pittsburgh Pirates on AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh.

The Astros and the NBA's Houston Rockets took over AT&T SportsNet Southwest and rebranded it to the Space City Home Network after the end of the Astros' regular season on October 3, 2023.[210] Fenway Sports Group, owners of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Red Sox, took over AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, rebranding it to just SportsNet Pittsburgh on October 2, 2023.[211] On December 13, 2023, the Pirates announced they would jointly own SportsNet Pittsburgh beginning on January 1, 2024. NESN, through Fenway Sports Group, will operate the network.[212][213] In February, MLB Local Media took over production of Rockies games.[214]

WBD had owned a 29% share of Root Sports Northwest, the Mariners' RSN, through the end of the 2023 season, and had produced Mariners telecasts. The Mariners took full control of the network on January 1, 2024.[215]

Diamond Sports bankruptcy

[edit]
See also: Diamond Sports Group § Bankruptcy

This would be the second season affected by the February 2023 bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group, owners of the Bally Sports regional sports networks.

On February 2, 2024, Diamond Sports announced agreements with the Rangers, Guardians and Twins that will result in a decreased rights fee and will end their contracts with Diamond after the 2024 season.[216][217]

Closure of NBC Sports Chicago

[edit]

On September 30, 2024, NBC Sports Chicago, the television home of the White Sox, ended its operations after 20 years. The White Sox, the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and the NBA's Chicago Bulls will move to the new Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) in the autumn as a joint venture with Standard Media Group.[218][219]

Radio

[edit]

Local

[edit]
  • On December 2, 2023, the Arizona Diamondbacks promoted Chris Garagiola as its primary radio announcer, replacing Greg Schulte. Garagiola is the grandson of long-time broadcaster Joe Garagiola and son of former Diamondbacks general manager Joe Garagiola Jr..[220]
  • On April 15, New York Yankees radio announcer John Sterling announced his retirement. Sterling had been the radio voice of the Yankees since 1989 and also called games for the Atlanta Braves from 1982 to 1987.[221] The Yankees replaced Sterling with Justin Shackil and Emmanuel Berbari on radio play-by-play.[222][223] On September 6, Sterling announced he would briefly come out of retirement to call the Yankees' 2024 postseason games.[224]
  • On July 10, Oakland Athletics radio announcer Vince Cotroneo announced his departure from the team after the season. Cotroneo served as the radio voice of the Athletics beginning in 2006, and also worked for the Houston Astros from 1991 to 1997, and the Texas Rangers from 1998 to 2003.[225]
  • On September 15, Boston Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione announced his retirement at the end of the season. Castiglione, the 2024 Ford C. Frick Award winner, has been with the Red Sox since 1983 and previously called games for the Cleveland Indians and the Milwaukee Brewers.[226]

Retirements

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The following players and coaches retired during the 2024 season and before the start of the 2025 campaign:

Retired numbers

[edit]

See also

[edit]

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