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MLB 2024 preview: Post experts’ playoff, World Series predictions

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Published March 27, 2024, 12:00 p.m. ET

The Post’s baseball experts make their 2024 predictions.

Jon Heyman

AL East

1. Orioles
2. Rays*
3. Yankees
4. Jays
5. Red Sox

AL Central

1. Twins
2. Tigers
3. Guardians
4. Royals
5. White Sox

AL West

1. Astros
2. Rangers*
3. Mariners*
4. Angels
5. A’s

Ronald Acuna Jr. is the reigning NL MVP.
Ronald Acuna Jr. is the reigning NL MVP. Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

NL East

1. Braves
2. Phillies*
3. Mets
4. Marlins
5. Nationals

NL Central

1. Cubs
2. Reds
3. Brewers
4. Cardinals
5. Pirates

NL West

1. Dodgers
2. Giants*
3. Padres*
4. D’backs
5. Rockies

ALCS: Orioles over Mariners
NLCS: Dodgers over Phillies
WORLD SERIES: Dodgers over Orioles

AL MVP: Aaron Judge, Yankees
NL MVP: Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves

AL Cy Young: Tarik Skubal, Tigers
NL Cy Young: Zack Wheeler, Phillies

AL Rookie of Year: Wyatt Langford, Rangers
NL Rookie of Year: Kyle Harrison, Giants

Juan Soto is an AL MVP candidate.
Juan Soto is an AL MVP candidate. AP

GREG JOYCE

AL EAST

1. Orioles
2. Yankees*
3. Blue Jays*
4. Rays
5. Red Sox

AL CENTRAL

1. Twins
2. Tigers
3. Guardians
4. Royals
5. White Sox

AL WEST

1. Astros
2. Rangers*
3. Mariners
4. Angels
5. Athletics

Mookie Betts is the Dodgers' shortstop.
Mookie Betts is the Dodgers’ shortstop. AP

NL EAST

1. Braves
2. Phillies*
3. Mets
4. Marlins
5. Nationals

NL CENTRAL
1. Cubs
2. Cardinals
3. Reds
4. Brewers
5. Pirates

NL WEST

1. Dodgers
2. D’backs*
3. Padres*
4. Giants
5. Rockies

ALCS: Astros over Orioles
NLCS: Braves over Dodgers

WORLD SERIES: Braves over Astros
AL MVP: Juan Soto, Yankees
NL MVP: Mookie Betts, Dodgers

AL CY YOUNG: Tarik Skubal, Tigers
NL CY YOUNG: Zac Gallen, D’backs

AL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Wyatt Langford, Rangers
NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Jackson Chourio, Brewers

Corbin Carroll is the reigning NL Rookie of the Year.
Corbin Carroll is the reigning NL Rookie of the Year. Getty Images

MIKE PUMA

AL East

1. Yankees
2. Orioles*
3. Blue Jays
4. Rays
5. Red Sox

AL Central

1. Twins
2. Guardians
3. Tigers
4. Royals
5. White Sox

AL West

1. Astros
2. Mariners*
3. Rangers*
4. Angels
5. A’s

Jackson Chourio is a trendy NL Rookie of the Year pick.
Jackson Chourio is a trendy NL Rookie of the Year pick. AP

NL EAST

1. Braves
2. Phillies*
3. Mets
4. Marlins
5. Nationals

NL Central

1. Reds
2. Cubs
3. Cardinals
4. Brewers
5. Pirates

NL West

1. Dodgers
2. Giants*
3. D’backs*
4. Padres
5. Rockies

ALCS: Yankees over Astros
NLCS: Dodgers over Braves
World Series: Dodgers over Yankees

AL MVP: Juan Soto, Yankees
NL MVP: Corbin Carroll, D’backs

AL Cy Young: George Kirby, Mariners
NL Cy Young: Logan Webb, Giants

AL Rookie of the Year: Evan Carter, Rangers
NL Rookie of the Year: Jackson Chourio, Brewers

Big things are expected of Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman.
Big things are expected of Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman. Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

MARK W. SANCHEZ

AL EAST

1. Orioles
2. Yankees*
3. Rays*
4. Blue Jays
5. Red Sox

AL CENTRAL

1. Tigers
2. Twins
3. Royals
4. Guardians
5. White Sox

AL WEST

1. Astros
2. Rangers*
3. Mariners
4. Angels
5. A’s

Max Fried leads Atlanta's rotation.
Max Fried leads Atlanta’s rotation. Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

NL EAST

1. Braves
2. Phillies*
3. Mets
4. Nationals
5. Marlins

NL CENTRAL

1. Reds
2. Cubs
3. Cardinals
4. Brewers
5. Pirates

NL WEST

1. Dodgers
2. Giants*
3. Padres*
4. D’backs
5. Rockies

ALCS: Rangers over Orioles
NLCS: Braves over Dodgers
WORLD SERIES: Rangers over Braves

AL MVP: Adley Rutschman, Orioles
NL MVP: Corbin Carroll, D’backs

AL CY YOUNG: Cole Ragans, Royals
NL CY YOUNG: Max Fried, Braves

AL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Wyatt Langford, Rangers
NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Kyle Harrison, Giants

Corey Seager helped the Rangers win the World Series last year.
Corey Seager helped the Rangers win the World Series last year. AP

JOEL SHERMAN

AL EAST

1. Orioles
2. Rays*
3. Yankees*
4. Blue Jays
5. Red Sox

AL CENTRAL

1. Tigers
2. Twins
3. Royals
4. Guardians
5. White Sox

AL WEST

1. Astros
2. Rangers*
3. Mariners
4. Angels
5. A’s

Zack Wheeler just received an extension from the Phillies.
Zack Wheeler just received an extension from the Phillies. AP

NL EAST

1. Braves
2. Phillies*
3. Mets
4. Nationals
5. Marlins

NL CENTRAL

1. Reds
2. Cubs
3. Cardinals
4. Brewers
5. Pirates

NL WEST

1. Dodgers
2. D’backs*
3. Padres*
4. Giants
5. Rockies

ALCS: Orioles over Rangers
NLCS: Phillies over D’backs
WORLD SERIES: Orioles over Phillies

AL MVP: Corey Seager, Rangers
NL MVP: Mookie Betts, Dodgers

AL CY YOUNG: Tarik Skubal, Tigers
NL CY YOUNG: Zack Wheeler, Phillies

AL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Evan Carter, Rangers
NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Kyle Harrison, Giants

Mike Trout no longer has Shohei Ohtani alongside him.
Mike Trout no longer has Shohei Ohtani alongside him. Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

MIKE VACCARO

AL EAST

1. Orioles
2. Blue Jays*
3. Rays*
4. Yankees*
5. Red Sox

AL CENTRAL

1. Twins
2. Guardians
3. Tigers
4. Royals
5. White Sox

AL WEST

1. Astros
2. Rangers
3. Mariners
4. Angels
5. A’s

The Orioles acquired Corbin Burnes this offseason.
The Orioles acquired Corbin Burnes this offseason. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

NL EAST

1. Braves
2. Phillies*
3. Mets
4. Marlins
5. Nationals

NL CENTRAL

1. Cubs
2. Cardinals*
3. Pirates
4. Brewers
5. Reds

NL WEST

1. Dodgers
2. Padres*
3. Giants
4. D’backs
5. Rockies

ALCS: Orioles over Yankees
NLCS: Dodgers over Braves
WORLD SERIES: Dodgers over Orioles

AL MVP: Mike Trout, Angels
NL MVP: Bryce Harper, Phillies

AL CY YOUNG: Corbin Burnes, Orioles
NL CY YOUNG: Blake Snell, Giants

AL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Jackson Holliday, Orioles
NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers