Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani may be rewriting history books with their performances at the plate but baseball is, and always will be, won at the mound.
Quality pitching, both in the rotation and the bullpen, is what separates contenders from World Series champions.
As the 2024 MLB season winds down, front offices around the league will turn their attention to free agency and the players who could help get them over the hump and ensure they have a legitimate opportunity to compete for a title.
Three of the top free-agent pitchers in this year's market include Baltimore ace Corbin Burnes, two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell, and dominant lefty closer Tanner Scott.