Fastball on FanNation Staff Makes Their 2024 MLB Awards, World Series Predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the heavy World Series favorites for a reason, but the Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees and other star-studded teams won't go down without a fight.

Mar 6, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and shortstop Mookie Betts (50). / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Opening Day is here, which means fans are in for seven months of uninterrupted baseball.

Fastball, part of the FanNation and Sports Illustrated networks, is locking in predictions for how the regular season and postseason will play out, from division champions and award winners to the World Series itself. Oddsmakers and experts have settled on a handful of favorites across the board, but per usual, a few dark horses are bound to emerge.

Sam Connon, Staff Writer

AL MVP: Julio Rodríguez, SEA
NL MVP: Mookie Betts, LAD
AL Cy Young: Tarik Skubal, DET
NL Cy Young: Logan Webb, SFG
AL Rookie of the Year: Evan Carter, TEX
NL Rookie of the Year: Jung Hoo Lee, SFG
AL Manager of the Year: Scott Servais, SEA
NL Manager of the Year: Rob Thomson, PHI
AL Comeback Player of the Year: Mike Trout, LAA
NL Comeback Player of the Year: Chris Sale, ATL
AL Reliever of the Year: Emmanuel Clase, CLE
NL Reliever of Year: David Bednar, PIT

AL East: Baltimore Orioles
AL Central: Minnesota Twins
AL West: Seattle Mariners
AL Wild Cards: Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees
NL East: Atlanta Braves
NL Central: Chicago Cubs
NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers
NL Wild Cards: Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds

World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers def. Toronto Blue Jays

Brady Farkas, Staff Writer

AL MVP: Bobby Witt Jr., KC
NL MVP: Mookie Betts, LAD
AL Cy Young: Luis Castillo, SEA
NL Cy Young: Zack Wheeler, PHI
AL Rookie of the Year: Wyatt Langford, TEX
NL Rookie of the Year: Jackson Chourio, MIL
AL Manager of the Year: AJ Hinch, DET
NL Manager of the Year: David Bell, CIN
AL Comeback Player of the Year: Carlos Correa, MIN
NL Comeback Player of the Year: Edwin Diaz, NYM
AL Reliever of the Year: Andrés Muñoz, SEA
NL Reliever of Year: Edwin Diaz, NYM

AL East: Toronto Blue Jays
AL Central: Detroit Tigers
AL West: Texas Rangers
AL Wild Cards: Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners
NL East: Atlanta Braves
NL Central: Cincinnati Reds
NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers
NL Wild Cards: Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks

World Series: Atlanta Braves def. Texas Rangers

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