The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers are two MLB teams that defied the odds in 2024 (image credit: IMAGN)
It was an incredible MLB season that ended with the juggernaut LA Dodgers claiming their eighth World Series title. Although the Dodgers were considered the favorites to win it all after signing Shohei Ohtani last offseason, there were several clubs that outperformed their projections, making us all feel a little romantic about baseball.
Even though the ultimate goal for MLB teams is to win the World Series, on a more realistic level, there are varying degrees of success for each team as not every club is in its championship window. Instead, a rebuilding team might consider a .500 season a sign of positive growth.
There are a few clubs that defied the odds stacked against them in 2024, with some completely shattering their projections. One of the reasons why we love sports is its unpredictability and there were a few squads that proved everybody wrong last season. From true underdogs to slow starts, it was a year to remember for MLB fans.
