2024 Major League Baseball season explained

2024 MLB season
League:Major League Baseball
Sport:Baseball
No Of Games:162
No Of Teams:30
Tv:Fox/FS1
TBS/TruTV
ESPN/ABC
MLB Network
Streaming:Max
Apple TV+
The Roku Channel
ESPN+
Draft:Draft
Draft Link:2024 Major League Baseball draft
Top Pick:Travis Bazzana
Picked By:Cleveland Guardians
Season:Regular season
Mvp:AL

Aaron Judge (NYY)
NL: Shohei Ohtani (LAD)

Mvp Link:Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
Playoffs:Postseason
Playoffs Link:2024 Major League Baseball postseason
Conf1:AL
Conf1 Link:2024 American League Championship Series
Conf1 Champ:New York Yankees
Conf1 Runner-Up:Cleveland Guardians
Conf2:NL
Conf2 Link:2024 National League Championship Series
Conf2 Champ:Los Angeles Dodgers
Conf2 Runner-Up:New York Mets
Finals:World Series
Finals Link:2024 World Series
Finals Champ:Los Angeles Dodgers
Finals Runner-Up:New York Yankees
World Series Mvp:Freddie Freeman (LAD)
Seasonslist:List of Major League Baseball seasons
Seasonslistnames:MLB
Prevseason Link:2023 Major League Baseball season
Prevseason Year:2023
Nextseason Link:2025 Major League Baseball season
Nextseason Year:2025

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] The 94th All-Star Game was played on July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas,[2] with the American League winning, 5–3.[3] The postseason then began on October 1 and concluded with Game 5 of the World Series on October 30.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6]

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.[7]

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

Schedule

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.[8] [9]

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.[10] [11] 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,[12] the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies at London Stadium in London on June 8–9,[8] [9] 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.[8] [9]

Rule changes

On December 21, 2023, MLB announced a set of rule changes to take effect in 2024.[13]

Spring training

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.[14]

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.[15]

Standings

National League

Postseason

See main article: article and 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

Managerial changes

General managers

Off-season

TeamFormer GMReason For LeavingNew GMNotes
Chicago White SoxRick HahnFiredChris GetzOn 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.[16]
Boston Red SoxBrian O'HalloranReassignedCraig BreslowOn September 14, 2023, O'Halloran accepted the position of senior vice president of baseball operations with the team.[17] On October 25, Breslow was hired to the position of Chief Baseball Officer, which encompasses the duties of general manager.
New York MetsBilly EpplerResignedDavid StearnsOn 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.[18] On October 1, Stearns was hired to the position of President of Baseball Operations, which encompasses the duties of general manager.
Miami MarlinsKim NgPeter BendixOn October 16, 2023, Ng resigned as general manager after three years. The Marlins made one postseason appearance during her tenure.[19] On November 5, Bendix was hired by the Miami Marlins to be their President of Baseball Operations.[20]
Tampa Bay RaysPeter BendixHired by the Miami MarlinsN/AOn November 5, 2023, Bendix was hired by the Miami Marlins to be their President of Baseball Operations, which encompasses the duties of general manager.

Field managers

Off-season

TeamFormer ManagerInterim ManagerReason For LeavingNew ManagerNotes
San Francisco GiantsGabe KaplerKai CorreaFiredBob MelvinOn September 29, 2023, the Giants fired Kapler. After four seasons with the team, he compiled a record of and made the playoffs once in 2021.Bench coach Kai Correa was named interim manager for the final three games of the 2023 season.[21] 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 .
New York MetsBuck ShowalterN/ACarlos MendozaOn 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 in two seasons with the team with one playoff appearance.[22] On November 13, Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza was named the new manager of the team.[23]
Los Angeles AngelsPhil NevinOption not picked upRon WashingtonOn 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 with no playoff appearances.[24] Washington was hired on November 8. This will be his second managerial position, previously managing Texas from 2007 to 2014, going and winning the AL pennant in back-to-back seasons in 2010 and 2011.[25]
Cleveland GuardiansTerry FranconaRetiredStephen VogtOn October 3, 2023, Francona announced he was stepping away as manager of the Guardians. In 11 seasons with Cleveland, he compiled a record of with six playoff appearances, three AL Central division titles, and a World Series appearance.[26] Vogt was hired on November 6. This will be his first managerial position.[27]
San Diego PadresBob MelvinHired by the San Francisco GiantsMike ShildtMelvin 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, with one playoff appearance, advancing to the NLCS in 2022.[28] On November 21, Mike Shildt was named the new manager of the Padres. This will be his second managerial position.[29]
Houston AstrosDusty BakerRetiredJoe EspadaOn 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 record, winning the 2022 World Series.[30] On November 13, Joe Espada was named the new manager of the team. This is his first managerial position.[31] [32]
Chicago CubsDavid RossFiredCraig CounsellOn November 6, 2023, the Cubs fired Ross after four seasons. He finished his tenure with a 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, with three NL Central division titles and five overall playoff appearances.[33]
Milwaukee BrewersCraig CounsellContract expiredCounsell'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, with three NL Central division titles and five overall playoff appearances.[34] On November 15, Pat Murphy was named the new manager of the team. This will be his second managerial position.[35]

In-season

TeamFormer managerInterim managerReason for leavingNew managerNotes
Chicago White SoxPedro GrifolGrady SizemoreFiredWill VenableOn August 8, the White Sox fired Grifol. In two seasons as manager of the White Sox, he compiled a record of with no playoff appearances.[36] 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.[37]

Venable was hired on October 31. He had previously been an assistant coach for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers.[38]

Seattle MarinersScott ServaisN/ADan WilsonOn August 22, the Mariners fired Servais. In nine seasons as manager of the Mariners, he compiled a record of 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.[39]
Cincinnati RedsDavid BellFreddie BenavidesTerry FranconaOn September 22, the Reds fired David Bell. During his six seasons as the Reds skipper, Bell complied a record of 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.[40] 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.[41]

League leaders

American League

Hitting leaders
StatPlayerTotal
Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) .332
Aaron Judge (NYY) 58
Aaron Judge (NYY) 144
Juan Soto (NYY) 128
Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) 211
José Caballero (TB) 44
Pitching leaders
StatPlayerTotal
Tarik Skubal (DET) 18
Kutter Crawford (BOS) 16
Tarik Skubal (DET) 2.39
Tarik Skubal (DET) 228
Seth Lugo (KC) 206.2
Emmanuel Clase (CLE) 47

National League

Hitting leaders
StatPlayerTotal
Luis Arráez (SD)/ .314
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 54
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 130
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 134
Luis Arráez (SD)/ 200
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 67
Pitching leaders
StatPlayerTotal
Chris Sale (ATL) 18
Jake Irvin (WAS) 14
Chris Sale (ATL) 2.38
Chris Sale (ATL) 225
Logan Webb (SF) 204.2
Ryan Helsley (STL) 49

Milestones

Batters

Pitchers

No-hitters

See also: List of Major League Baseball no-hitters.

Other pitching accomplishments

Miscellaneous

Awards and honors

Regular season

Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards
BBWAA Award National League American League
Paul Skenes (PIT)[91] Luis Gil (NYY)[92]
Pat Murphy (MIL)[93] Stephen Vogt (CLE)[94]
Chris Sale (ATL)[95] Tarik Skubal (DET)[96]
Shohei Ohtani (LAD)[97] Aaron Judge (NYY)[98]
Gold Glove Awards[99]
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 BrewersToronto Blue Jays
Platinum Glove Brice Turang (MIL) Cal Raleigh (SEA)
Silver Slugger Awards[100]
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 New York Yankees

All-MLB Team

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[101]
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)
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

Shohei Ohtani (LAD)[102]

Chris Sale (ATL, National); Garrett Crochet (CWS, American)[103]

Shohei Ohtani (LAD, National); Aaron Judge (NYY, American)[105]

Bobby Witt Jr. (KC)[108]

Fielding Bible Awards[110]
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

Player of the Month

See main article: Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award.

Month American League National League
AprilMookie Betts
MayBryce Harper
June Aaron Judge Bryce Harper
July Brenton Doyle
AugustAaron Judge Corbin Carroll
SeptemberShohei Ohtani

Rookie of the Month

See main article: Major League Baseball Rookie of the Month Award.

Month American League National League
April
MayJoey Ortiz
JuneJackson Merrill
July Tyler Fitzgerald
AugustJackson Merrill
SeptemberWyatt Langford Paul Skenes

Pitcher of the Month

See main article: Major League Baseball Pitcher of the Month Award.

Month American League National League
AprilRanger Suárez
May Chris Sale
June Cristopher Sánchez
JulyDylan Cease
AugustBlake Snell
SeptemberNick Martinez

Reliever of the Month

See main article: Major League Baseball Reliever of the Month Award.

Month American League National League
AprilRyan Helsley
May Robert Suárez
June Ryan Helsley
JulyEmmanuel Clase Tanner Scott
AugustRaisel Iglesias
SeptemberEmmanuel Clase Ryan Helsley

Home field attendance and payroll

Team nameWinsHome attendanceEst. payroll
Los Angeles Dodgers[111] 98−2.0%3,941,2512.7%48,657$262,386,27815.5%
Philadelphia Phillies[112] 955.6%3,363,71210.2%41,527$248,632,2833.0%
San Diego Padres[113] 9313.4%3,330,5451.8%41,118$159,391,555−32.5%
New York Yankees[114] 9414.6%3,309,8381.2%40,862$291,463,08412.4%
Atlanta Braves[115] 89−14.4%3,011,755−5.6%37,182$260,912,30034.4%
Chicago Cubs[116] 830.0%2,909,7554.9%35,923$223,048,50036.9%
St. Louis Cardinals[117] 8316.9%2,878,115−11.2%35,532$189,534,4008.9%
Houston Astros[118] 88−2.2%2,835,234−7.1%35,003$275,678,76614.7%
Toronto Blue Jays[119] 74−16.9%2,681,236−11.3%33,102$225,628,2876.8%
Boston Red Sox[120] 813.8%2,659,949−0.5%32,839$160,834,775−11.3%
Texas Rangers[121] 78−13.3%2,651,5534.7%32,735$261,471,8345.2%
San Francisco Giants[122] 801.3%2,647,7365.9%32,688$232,370,88330.6%
Los Angeles Angels[123] 63−13.7%2,577,597−2.4%31,822$167,637,049−23.3%
Seattle Mariners[124] 85−3.4%2,555,813−5.0%31,553$132,047,5483.0%
Colorado Rockies[125] 613.4%2,540,195−2.6%31,360$147,069,963−5.5%
Milwaukee Brewers[126] 931.1%2,537,202−0.6%31,323$115,142,460−16.7%
Arizona Diamondbacks[127] 896.0%2,341,87619.4%28,912$161,660,15240.3%
New York Mets[128] 8918.7%2,329,299−9.5%28,757$262,702,25026.0%
Baltimore Orioles[129] 91−9.9%2,281,12917.8%28,162$117,347,71541.8%
Cleveland Guardians[130] 9221.1%2,056,26412.1%25,703$94,230,72834.4%
Cincinnati Reds[131] 77−6.1%2,024,178−0.7%24,990$98,323,33426.3%
Washington Nationals[132] 710.0%1,967,3025.4%24,288$132,086,86733.1%
Minnesota Twins[133] 82−5.7%1,951,616−1.1%24,094$135,762,591−1.5%
Detroit Tigers[134] 8610.3%1,858,29515.2%22,942$105,584,833−11.4%
Pittsburgh Pirates[135] 760.0%1,720,3615.5%21,239$85,226,50017.7%
Kansas City Royals[136] 8653.6%1,658,34726.9%20,473$122,692,26139.1%
Chicago White Sox[137] 41−32.8%1,380,733−17.3%17,046$130,170,125−7.5%
Tampa Bay Rays[138] 80−19.2%1,337,739−7.1%16,515$138,533,11283.6%
Miami Marlins[139] 62−26.2%1,087,455−6.5%13,425$109,992,600−3.8%
Oakland Athletics[140] 6938.0%922,28610.8%11,386$55,690,0008.7%

Uniforms

See also: 2024 Major League Baseball uniform controversy.

Wholesale changes

Uniform advertisements

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

T. Rowe Price[154]

Motorola[155]

QuikTrip[156]

Guggenheim Baseball Management[157]

Independence Blue Cross[158]

Sheetz[159]

Chevrolet (2024 season only)[160]

Energy Transfer Partners[161]

City Connect

See 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.[141]

Prior to the season, it was announced that 2024 would be the final season the Nationals would wear their "cherry blossom" City Connect uniforms.[166] 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.[167] [168] [169]

Anniversaries and special events

TeamSpecial occasion
All TeamsJackie 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)
  1. 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.
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Throwbacks

Other uniforms

  • 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

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.[180] 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

Television

National

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

Linear television

  • 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.[183] FS1 also broadcasts non-exclusive games, including a game on most Saturday afternoons.[184] 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.[185]
  • 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.[186] 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.[187]
  • 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.[188] 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.[189] The network also had the rights to the 2024 Home Run Derby.[190] 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.[191]
  • 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 on Saturday nights, and postseason coverage. Coverage is also streamed on Vix.[192] 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.
  • 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.[193]
  • 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.[194]

Streaming

  • 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.[195]
  • Apple TV+ continues to hold the rights to Friday Night Baseball.[196] 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. 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

During the postseason, the ESPN networks and ABC aired all four Wild Card Series. 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.

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.

Local

  • 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

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

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

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

Local

  • 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.[220] The Yankees replaced Sterling with Justin Shackil and Emmanuel Berbari on radio play-by-play.[221] [222] On September 6, Sterling announced he would briefly come out of retirement to call the Yankees' 2024 postseason games.[223]
  • 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.[224]
  • 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.[225]

Retirements

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

Retired numbers

  • Dwight Gooden had his No. 16 retired by the New York Mets on April 14. This was the eighth number retired by the team.[247]
  • Darryl Strawberry had his No. 18 retired by the New York Mets on June 1. This was the ninth number retired by the team.
  • Jim Leyland had his No. 10 retired by the Detroit Tigers on August 3. This was the tenth number retired by the team.[248]

See also

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Notes and References

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  30. Web site: Exclusive: Dusty Baker retires after 26 seasons as MLB manager. USA Today. Bob. Nightengale. October 25, 2023. October 25, 2023. July 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240706231425/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/10/25/dusty-baker-retires/71302675007/. live.
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  33. Web site: Bastian. Jordan. Cubs hire Counsell as new manager. MLB.com. November 6, 2023. November 6, 2023. November 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231106204511/https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/craig-counsell-new-cubs-manager. live.
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  37. News: Merkin. Scott. 'Grateful' Grady Sizemore named interim White Sox manager. MLB.com. August 9, 2024. August 10, 2024.
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  41. News: Reds give Francona 3-year deal to be new manager. MLB.com. October 4, 2024. October 4, 2024.
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  77. Web site: Nine years after coming to the crossroads, Morton reaches 2,000 K's. MLB.com. Bowman. Mark. August 14, 2024. August 14, 2024.
  78. Web site: Cole earns win No. 150 as Yankees one-hit Guardians . .
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  81. Web site: Marlins extend Rockies' run of futility with 4–1 win . Reuters.
  82. Web site: History made as Colorado Rockies win with first walk-off pitch clock violation . . June 23, 2024 . June 24, 2024 . June 24, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240624213308/https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/23/sport/colorado-rockies-walk-off-pitch-clock-violation-washington-nationals-spt-intl/index.html . live .
  83. Web site: White Sox tie record for AL's longest losing streak . MLB.com. August 6, 2024. Sonja. Chen.
  84. Web site: White Sox lose record 20th straight time in games started by Flexen . ESPN.com. September 2, 2024.
  85. Web site: Bart, Reynolds homer, Pirates beat White Sox 9-4. July 14, 2024. ESPN.com. Associated Press. Chicago entered the day as the first team in MLB history with 70 losses before the All-Star break..
  86. Web site: White Sox lose 100th game of 2024 MLB season: Chicago club on pace to beat 1962 Mets for most losses. August 25, 2024. August 25, 2024. Mike. Axisa. CBSSports.com.
  87. Web site: The White Sox – 81 games under .500! – are piling up mind-blowing numbers for the ages. September 13, 2024 . Stark . Jayson. Jayson Stark. The Athletic.
  88. Web site: White Sox join 1962 Mets with record 120 losses . MLB.com. September 22, 2024 . Merkin . Scott.
  89. Web site: Chicago White Sox lose 121st game this season, most in baseball history. September 27, 2024. September 27, 2024. Rohan. Nadkarni. NBC News.
  90. Web site: Marlins become first team in MLB history to use 70 players in a single season . Fish on First . Sussman . Ely . September 13, 2024.
  91. Web site: Pirates' right-hander Paul Skenes wins NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year. Baseball Writers' Association of America. November 18, 2024. November 18, 2024.
  92. Web site: Yankees' right-hander Luis Gil wins tight race for AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year. Baseball Writers' Association of America. November 18, 2024. November 18, 2024.
  93. Web site: Pat Murphy becomes first Brewers' skipper to win Manager of the Year. Baseball Writers' Association of America. November 19, 2024. November 19, 2024.
  94. Web site: Guardians' Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year in his first season on the job. Baseball Writers' Association of America. November 19, 2024. November 19, 2024.
  95. Web site: Pitching Triple Crown winner Chris Sale takes National League Cy Young Award. Baseball Writers' Association of America. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024.
  96. Web site: Tigers' left-hander Tarik Skubal unanimously wins AL Cy Young Award. Baseball Writers' Association of America. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024.
  97. Web site: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani makes history by winning MVP unanimously for the third time. Baseball Writers' Association of America. November 21, 2024. November 21, 2024.
  98. Web site: Yankees' slugger Aaron Judge wins his 2nd MVP, this one unanimously. Baseball Writers' Association of America. November 21, 2024. November 21, 2024.
  99. News: Casella. Paul. 14 first-timers highlight 2024 Gold Glove winners. MLB.com. November 3, 2024. November 3, 2024.
  100. Web site: Murphy. Brian. Randhawa. Manny. Baseball's best hitters honored with Silver Slugger Awards. MLB.com. November 12, 2024. November 12, 2024.
  101. News: Casella. Paul. These are the 2024 All-MLB First and Second Team winners. MLB.com. November 14, 2024. November 14, 2024.
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