2024 World Series Umpiring Crew Announced

The 2024 World Series featuring the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers is set to begin, with MLB announcing a controversial umpiring crew led by crew chief Mark Carlson, who has previous World Series experience. The seven-umpire lineup includes Carlos Torres, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first Venezuelan umpire to officiate in a World Series game. Critics have raised concerns about the umpires' consistency, as many ranked below the league's top half during the regular season; notably, only four of the eleven umpires in the ALCS and NLCS were highly rated. Each game will feature a different home plate umpire, with Game 1's assignment going to Torres and a rotation planned for the series. Umpires receive a base salary and a bonus for working the World Series, which was reported to be around $20,000 based on past figures. The first game is scheduled for October 25 at Dodger Stadium.