Parity Marks 2024 MLB Playoff Picture

The 2024 MLB season is notable for its parity, with no team projected to win 100 games, breaking a long streak of dominant seasons by teams like the Astros and Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani has made history by becoming the first MLB player to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. As the regular season winds down, the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees have secured postseason spots, while 10 other spots remain up for grabs. The Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles are close to clinching their divisions, contingent on their final series outcomes. Wild-card teams have proven to be formidable in recent years, with teams like the Phillies and Diamondbacks making deep playoff runs. Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals’ young core, including standout CJ Abrams, shows promise for future seasons, despite finishing below .500 this year.