2024 MLB Championship Series Preview (Sports)
October 12, 2024
The 2024 MLB Divisional series has officially wrapped up with the Yankees, Guardians, Mets, and Dodgers all advancing to the championship series of the playoffs. The best-of-seven Championship Series starts off tomorrow with teams facing off for a spot in the World Series.
American League Championship Series
No. 1 Yankees vs. No. 2 Guardians
- The Yankees have had bullpen concerns for most of the regular season, but they have seemed to figure out the issue during the playoffs. They also have a huge advantage having two of the three top hitters in the MLB this season in Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. If those two start slugging along with great at bats from other players the Yankees will have a huge advantage.
- The Guardians have had a strong bullpen for most of the season, and timely hitting has helped them win in the playoffs so far. The team will need to pitch perfect games against a heavily loaded offense if they want to get to get past the Yankees
National League Divisional Series
No. 1 Dodgers vs. No. 6 Mets
- The Mets have won the most games in the MLB since June 1, and their starting pitching has carried the team throughout their playoff run so far. Their bullpen looks taxed, but the starting unit has to continue to produce if they want to get past the Dodgers.
- The Dodgers will need their big hitters from the likes of Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Teoscar Hernández and Kiké Hernández to produce during this series against the Mets. The Dodgers will have a tougher time pitching, but their hitters have to step up and produce on the offensive end.