Results of Pinstripe Alley’s 2024 Yankees and MLB Predictions**
With the 2024 MLB awards now finalized, it’s the perfect time to review how Pinstripe Alley’s preseason predictions for the Yankees and the league played out. While no one could perfectly predict the outcome of the Yankees’ season, any strong performance from the team typically aligns well with optimistic forecasts.
Predictions were scored as follows:
– **Standings:** 1 point for each correct slot.
– **Numerical Predictions:** 2 points for the closest guess, 3 points for an exact match.
– **Player Awards/Leaders:** 2 points per correct guess, with an additional point for sweeping a category.
Special adjustments were made for tied standings (e.g., AL Central and NL East), reflecting MLB’s tiebreaker rules.
### AL Standings Predictions Recap
Most of the staff anticipated the Orioles to claim the AL East crown following their impressive 101-win season in 2023. However, the Yankees exceeded expectations, leading the division for most of the season and securing their place as favorites from the opening weeks.
The detailed breakdown highlights where predictions succeeded and where surprises reshaped the season’s narrative.
