Only two teams were unable to complete the entire 162-game regular season schedule, as the game between theHouston Astros and theCleveland Guardians atProgressive 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 since2021 that a few teams played more regular season games than the others.[9] This cancellation led to a scenario where had the Astros and Mets both won their respective pennants, the Mets would have home field advantage by a half game. Since the Astros held the superior head to head record, this means that the cancellation could have potentially decided home field advantage in the World Series (as if the game was played and the Astros won, the Astros would have held the advantage). However, neither team would make the title series, making the potential moot.
It was also the first season since2014 that no team won at least 100 games (not counting the shortened 2020 season).[10][11]
On July 13, 2023, Major League Baseball released its 2024 schedule. There were 162 games scheduled for all teams. As has been the case since 2023, each team was scheduled to play 13 games against their division rivals, totaling 52 games. Each team would play six games against six opponents and seven games against four opponents in the same league for a total of 64 games. Each team would also play 46 interleague games, including a four-game home-and-home series against their designated interleague rival.[13][1]
On December 21, 2023, MLB announced a set of rule changes to take effect in 2024.[18]
Following a dead ball, thepitch 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 for the 2024 season began in late February and lasted through most of 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.[19]
Prior to the start of the regular season, each team played between 27 and 34 spring training games (with the exception of theSan Diego Padres andLos Angeles Dodgers, who played a shortened spring training of 21 and 22 games respectively, due to their regular season games inSeoul), beginning on February 22. There were several times during spring training when 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 asMinor League Baseball teams,independent teams, orcollege 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 bestprospects to compete against another organization's prospects from March 14 to March 17.[20]
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.[23]
On October 1, Stearns was hired to the position of President of Baseball Operations, which encompasses the duties of general manager.
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.[25]
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.[26] 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).[27]
On October 1, 2023, Showalter announced he would not return to manage the Mets for the 2024 season. According to team ownerSteve Cohen and general managerBilly 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.[28]
On November 13, Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza was named the new manager of the team.[29]
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.[30]
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.[31]
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, threeAL Central division titles, and aWorld Series appearance.[32]
Vogt was hired on November 6. This will be his first managerial position.[33]
Melvin was granted permission from the Padres to become the manager of theSan 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 theNLCS in 2022.[27]
On November 21, Mike Shildt was named the new manager of the Padres. This will be his second managerial position.[34]
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.[35]
On November 13, Joe Espada was named the new manager of the team. This is his first managerial position.[36][37]
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 theNL 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 threeNL Central division titles and five overall playoff appearances.[38]
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 theChicago Cubs on November 6. As the Brewers manager for nine seasons, he compiled a record of 707–625 (.531), with threeNL Central division titles and five overall playoff appearances.[39]
On November 15, Pat Murphy was named the new manager of the team. This will be his second managerial position.[40]
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.[41]
Sizemore, the current Major League Coach, was named as the interim manager on the same day Grifol and bench coachCharlie Montoyo were fired. This was his first managerial position.[42]
Venable was hired on October 31. He had previously been an assistant coach for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers.[43]
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.[44]
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.[45] 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.[46]
Hit a home run on Opening Day for the fifth consecutive season, setting a new Major League record. He broke the record that he held withYogi Berra,Gary Carter, andTodd Hundley.[47]
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 theMilwaukee Brewers.[48]
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.[49]
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.[50]
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.[51]
Hit his 176th career home run against theNew 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 byHideki Matsui.[52]
Hit his 200th career home run against theDetroit Tigers on July 13, becoming the first Japanese-born player to hit 200 home runs in Major League history.[53]
With his 30th stolen base on August 3 against theOakland Athletics, Ohtani joined the30–30 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 theCincinnati Reds in 90 games.Alex Rodriguez accomplished this feat in 107 games in 1998 while a member of theSeattle Mariners.[54]
With his 40th stolen base and 40th home run on August 23 against theTampa Bay Rays, Ohtani became the sixth member of the40–40 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 byAlfonso Soriano of theWashington Nationals in 2006.[55]
With his 50th stolen base and 50th home run on September 19 against theMiami 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.[56]
Hit a home run and stole a base in the same game on September 20 against theColorado Rockies, making it his 14th such game this season, breaking the record set byRickey Henderson in 1986.[57]
With his 57th stolen base on September 27 against theColorado 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 byIchiro Suzuki.[58]
Hit his 200th career home run against theSt. Louis Cardinals on April 27 in his 710th career game, the fourth fastest player in Major League history to reach that milestone.[59]
Became the youngest player in Major League history to hit 10 home runs before May 1 of a season (22 years, 305 days old) on April 29 against theNew York Yankees.[60]
Drew his 669th career walk on May 14 against theMinnesota 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 byMickey Mantle.[61]
Became the first player in Major League history to record five extra-base hits in his first two games in his career against theColorado Rockies on July 8–9.[63]
Recorded his 500th career double in the first inning on August 6 against thePhiladelphia Phillies. He became the 65th player to reach this mark and the 10th-youngest at 34 years, 329 days old.[65]
Hit his 300th home run on August 14 against theChicago White Sox, becoming the fastest player to do so in his 955th game, breaking the record held byRalph Kiner (1,087 games) and his 3,431st at-bat, breaking the record held byBabe Ruth (3,831 at-bats).[66]
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 theColorado Rockies. He joins Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Alex Rodriguez.
With his 25th home run of the season on August 21 against theBaltimore 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 theCleveland Indians.[67]
Became the first player in Major League history to play for both teams (Toronto Blue Jays andBoston 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.[68]
Recorded his 200th career home run on August 29 against theChicago White Sox. He is the first purely left-handed-hitting shortstop in Major League history to reach this milestone and the 15th shortstop overall.[69]
Hit his 14th leadoff home run of the season on September 10 against theTampa Bay Rays, setting the Major League record for most leadoff home runs in a single season. He broke the record that was held byAlfonso Soriano during the 2003 season.[70]
By 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.[71]
Threw the first no-hitter of the season, his career, and the 17th in team history in a 10–0 victory against theToronto Blue Jays on April 1. Blanco threw 105 pitches with 73 for strikes. He walked two and struck out seven batters.[72]
Threw his first career no-hitter and the second no-hitter in Padres franchise history in a 3–0 victory against theWashington Nationals on July 25. Cease threw 114 pitches with 71 for strikes. He walked three and struck out nine batters.[73]
Threw his first career no-hitter and the 18th in team history in a 3–0 victory against theCincinnati Reds on August 2. Snell threw 114 pitches with 78 for strikes. He walked three and struck out eleven batters.[74]
The three pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter against thePittsburgh Pirates, defeating them 12–0 on September 4. It is the Cubs' 18th no-hitter in franchise history.[75] 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.
Blanco faced 44 batters in a row before allowing a hit, asingle byAdolis García in the sixth inning on April 7 against theTexas Rangers. It is the most by a pitcher to begin a season in at least the expansion era (since 1961).[76]
After his start against thePittsburgh Pirates on May 18, Imanaga had a 0.84earned run average (ERA), setting a Major League record for the lowest ERA through his first nine career starts since ERA became an official statistic in 1913. The old record was set in 1981 byFernando Valenzuela with an 0.91 ERA.[77]
Set the Major League record for most consecutive strikeouts (since 1961), when he struck out his 12th straight batter on May 28 against theMiami Marlins. He broke the record that was set byJosé Alvarado. He then struck out his 13th straight batter to complete the inning.[78]
Recorded his 1,197th career strikeout on June 29, against theAtlanta Braves, setting a Major League record for most strikeouts by a left-handed reliever. He broke the record that was set byBilly Wagner.[79]
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.[80]
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.[80]
Became the 88th pitcher in Major League history to reach the 2,000-strikeout mark when he struck outJared Triolo in the bottom of the fourth inning against thePittsburgh Pirates on July 23.[81]
Became the 89th pitcher in Major League history to reach the 2,000-strikeout mark when he struck outMike Yastrzemski in the bottom of the sixth inning against theSan Francisco Giants on August 13.[82]
Became the 90th pitcher in Major League history to reach the 2,000-strikeout mark when he struck outLuis Robert Jr. in the top of the third inning against theChicago White Sox on September 22. He also became the first Japanese-born pitcher to reach 2,000 strikeouts in Major League history.[84]
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 theMiami Marlins.[86]
Became the first team in Major League history to record a walk-off win with a pitch clock violation on June 22 against theWashington Nationals.[87]
Set a Major League record for most losses before the All-Star break, with 71. The previous record of 69 was set by theOakland Athletics in 1979 and theBaltimore Orioles in 2018.[90]
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.[91]
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 thePhiladelphia Athletics in 1916. The White Sox fell to a low of 84 games under .500 on September 23.[92]
Set the American League record for most losses in a season on September 22 with 120. The previous record of 119 was set by theDetroit Tigers in 2003.[93]
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 theNew York Mets in 1962.[94]
Set the Major League record for most players used in a season with 70 following the debut of pitcherMichael Petersen on September 13. The previous record holder was the2021 Chicago Cubs with 69.[95]
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.
Nike's new Vapor Premier template started being used across all Major League uniforms in 2024, replacing the previousMajestic 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 the2023 All-Star Game.[146] The Nike Vapor Premier uniforms, manufactured byFanatics, have receivedcriticism from players and fans for its subpar quality compared to previous uniforms.[147][148] During spring training, theRoyals opted out of using the Vapor Premier template, instead wearing uniforms that feature the larger player name and number font used by the older uniforms.[149] 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".[150]
TheDiamondbacks 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.[151]
Due to Nike's 4+1 Rule, thePhillies 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.[152]
TheMets removed the white outline on the text and logo on their black alternate jerseys and caps.[153]
TheYankees 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.[154]
TheNationals 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".[155] The team also removed the front numbers to their home and alternate navy jerseys.[156]
TheMarlins modified their black alternate uniforms by featuring white accents to the team's name on the front and the 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.[157]
TheBraves added a red lining to their alternate navy jerseys.[158]
Eight teams unveiled newCity Connect uniforms and wore them for the first time during the season. Additionally, theLos Angeles Dodgers unveiled their City Connect this year, becoming the first team to change their City Connect uniform since the program's inception.[146]
ThePhillies' City Connect uniform features blue and yellow colors across the uniform, inspired by theFlag of Philadelphia. The jersey features Philadelphia's common abbreviation "PHILLY" across the chest in white lettering. The cap features theLiberty Bell, with the skyline of Philadelphia inside and two stars on each side.[167]
TheMets' City Connect uniform features several elements that are related toNew 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 theQueensboro Bridge, which connects theboroughs ofManhattan andQueens. The purple color was inspired by the7 subway line that runs to Citi Field.[168]
TheRays' 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 theSunshine Skyway Bridge, which crosses intoSt. 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 theSt. Petersburg Pelicans of the Florida State Negro League in the 1940s and 50's.
TheTigers' City Connect uniform features elements that pay tribute to the automotive industry inDetroit. 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.
TheGuardians' City Connect uniform features elements that pay tribute to theGuardians of Traffic. The jersey featuresCleveland'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 white and dark blue colors.
TheCardinals' City Connect uniform features the nickname ofSt. 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.
TheBlue Jays' City Connect uniforms feature several elements that are inspired byToronto'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 theFlag of Toronto.
TheTwins' City Connect uniforms feature several elements that are inspired by the 10,000 Lakes that are located inMinnesota. 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 theTwin Cities area (Minneapolis). On the side of the hat is a wordmark that reads 10,000 Lakes. On the bottom of the hat bill is the outline ofLake Minnetonka.[169]
TheDodgers' second City Connect uniform features elements inspired by the nicknames ofLos 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.[170]
Prior to the season, it was announced that 2024 would be the final season theNationals would wear their "cherry blossom" City Connect uniforms.[171] Late in the season, theGiants,Rockies,Marlins, andAstros each announced that they would be retiring their respective City Connect uniforms in favor of new designs for the 2025 season.[172][173][174]
TheOakland Athletics lease with theOakland Coliseum expires after the end of the season. On June 15, 2023, the team officially announced they would begin therelocation process to Las Vegas. The move was approved by the other MLB owners on November 16. The Athletics would move into a new33,000-seat fixed roof ballpark by the 2028 season.[6] On April 4, 2024, the Athletics announced they would play atSutter Health Park inSacramento, California for the next three seasons with an option for 2028 before moving to Las Vegas, making this their final season in Oakland.[185]
TBS continued to broadcastMLB Tuesday. Most games wereblacked out in the home markets of the teams playing, however, TBS was allowed to co-exist once with a team's local broadcast.[191] During the final month of the regular season, TBS' sister networkTruTV also airedMLB Race to the Pennant on Tuesday nights. The show featured a whip-around format hosted byAlanna Rizzo andYonder Alonso. For the first time, TruTV also aired a regular season baseball game, between the Astros and the Padres, on Tuesday, September 17.[192]
ESPN continued to broadcastSunday Night Baseball, with the option to show alternate broadcasts. ESPN also exclusively aired six other non-Sunday night games, including a primetime game onopening night, twoWednesday Night Baseball games, one game from theMLB Mexico City Series and one game from theMLB London Series. ESPN also aired both games from theMLB Seoul Series which were blacked out in local markets.[193] 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 toHurricane Helene. The broadcasts were blacked out in New York.[194] The network also had the rights to the2024 Home Run Derby.[195] During the final three weeks of the season, ESPN or ESPN2 airedBaseball Tonight Special: MLB Squeeze Play on Wednesday nights. The studio show featured whip-around coverage focused on the pennant chase.[196]
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 itsMLB Network Showcase banner. All games were blacked out in the home markets of the teams playing.[198]
On November 1,Bob Costas announced his retirement from play-by-play duties. Costas has called Major League games starting in 1980, mainly working forNBC,The Baseball Network (as part of the NBC broadcast crew), MLB Network, and TBS during this span.[199]
This is the first regular season that the streaming serviceMax will simulcast TNT Sports (TNT, TBS, and TruTV) games on its Bleacher Report Sports Add-on tier.[200]
Apple TV+ continues to hold the rights toFriday Night Baseball.[186] Apple had option to opt out of theFriday 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.[186] This would also be the second year ofDirecTV's sub-licensing agreement to show these games to commercial establishments.[201][202]
This was the final season thatESPN+ to hold onto the rights to stream one game (produced by the RSN's) a day. All games are blacked out in local markets.[204]
During the postseason, the ESPN networks and ABC aired all four Wild Card Series.[195]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.[189]
ESPN Deportes andFox 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 onTUDN,UniMás, andUnivision, and streaming onVix. 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.[197]
On October 31, 2023, the Minnesota Twins announced that television play-by-play announcerDick Bremer would leave the booth to join the team's front office as its special assistant.[205] On December 1, the Twins replaced Bremer withCory Provus, andKris Atteberry took Provus' place as the radio play-by-play announcer.[206]
On November 9,Jason Benetti left the Chicago White Sox to join the Detroit Tigers as its lead television play-by-play announcer. Benetti replacedMatt Shepard whose contract was not renewed byBally Sports Detroit.Dan Dickerson, the team's lead radio play-by-play announcer, will call games when Benetti has assignments with Fox Sports.[207]
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.[208]
On January 25, 2024, the Chicago White Sox announcedJohn Schriffen as their lead television play-by-play announcer, replacingJason Benetti who departed to join the Detroit Tigers as their lead play-by-play television announcer.[209]
On February 13, the Oakland Athletics announcedJenny 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.[210] On February 20, the Athletics also hiredChris Caray, son of St. Louis Cardinals announcerChip Caray, to serve as Cavnar's backup.[211]
On February 13, the Texas Rangers' broadcast team for 2024 was announced withMike Bacsik,Dave Valle andDavid Murphy splitting analyst duties and Jared Sandler taking over as the backup TV play-by-play announcer behindDave Raymond. The trio of Bacsik, Valle and Murphy replaced C. J. Nitkowski who joined the Braves broadcast team.[212]
WBD had owned a 29% share ofRoot 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.[220]
This would be the second season affected by the February 2023 bankruptcy ofDiamond Sports Group, owners of theBally 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.[221][222]
On December 2, 2023, the Arizona Diamondbacks promoted Chris Garagiola as its primary radio announcer, replacingGreg Schulte. Garagiola is the grandson of long-time broadcasterJoe Garagiola and son of former Diamondbacks general managerJoe Garagiola Jr.[225]
On April 15, New York Yankees radio announcerJohn 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.[226] The Yankees replaced Sterling withJustin Shackil and Emmanuel Berbari on radio play-by-play.[227][228] On September 6, Sterling announced he would briefly come out of retirement to call the Yankees' final regular-season series and the postseason.[229]
On July 10, Oakland Athletics radio announcerVince 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.[230]
On September 15, Boston Red Sox radio announcerJoe Castiglione announced his retirement at the end of the season. Castiglione, the 2024Ford C. Frick Award winner, has been with the Red Sox since 1983 and previously called games for the Cleveland Indians and the Milwaukee Brewers.[231]
^Martinez-Lopez, Melanie (August 19, 2024)."Tigers bring the kid energy in walk-off win at Little League Classic".MLB.com. Williamsport, PA. RetrievedAugust 14, 2025.The Tigers carried it with them in the 3-2 walk-off win at Journey Bank Ballpark, fighting hard every step of the way, outside of the Yankees scoring in Little League fashion off a wild pitch in the sixth inning. Even as Detroit was trailing into the ninth, that did not stop it from starting a rally.
