The AL Central is considered the weakest division in MLB as the 2024 season nears, with concerns about the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox lineups.

The NL Central's competitiveness largely hinges on the St. Louis Cardinals, while the NL East is led by the Atlanta Braves.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are anticipated to be the NL West's powerhouse, with the AL West featuring a strong contest between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels.

The Houston Astros' consistent performance is spotlighted by their ALCS appearances since 2017, and they face competition from the Texas Rangers, the defending World Series champions.

The AL West is also expected to see the Oakland Athletics at the bottom of the standings and the Seattle Mariners performing moderately well.

In the AL East, the Baltimore Orioles emerge as dark horses, whereas the Boston Red Sox may struggle. The New York Yankees seek to recover from pitcher Gerrit Cole's injury, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays posing as solid competitors.