As the dust settles on the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, the focus shifts to the stretch run, where the true competition for the postseason begins. With the mid-season break now behind them, teams will be looking to make a push for the playoffs, and Thursday night marks the official start of the second half of the season. For many teams, the next 60 games will be a make-or-break period, as they battle for division titles, wild-card spots, and ultimately, a chance to compete for the World Series championship. As the competition heats up, fans can expect intense matchups, dramatic comebacks, and thrilling finishes, making the second half of the season one to watch.


The All-Star Game is over and the true second half of the MLB season begins Thursday night.