MLB magic numbers and playoff picture if the season ended today

We would make a joke about waking us up when September ends, but there are only three weeks until the MLB Wild Card Series ...

Dodgers magic number: MLB Playoff clinching scenarios and potential matchups

The Dodgers are getting closer to playing for their elusive three-peat. Here's where they stand.

Brewers magic number update: What Milwaukee needs to clinch and who they'll face

The Brew Crew is closing in on another NL Central title — and potentially home-field throughout the playoffs.

What's the Brewers' magic number to make the playoffs? Where they sit

How close are the Milwaukee Brewers to a playoff spot or division title? Take a look at their magic number and other stories to follow.

MLB magic numbers, schedules, tiebreakers: Padres pass D’backs by walking off Yankees (9/5/26)

MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Friday, Sept. 4, along with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Saturday, Sept. 5.

MLB magic numbers, schedules, tiebreakers: Yankees gain on Rays; Dodgers passed for bye (9/3/26)

Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Wednesday, Sept. 2, along with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Thursday, Sept. 3.

Rays magic number update heading into series with Braves

The Tampa Bay Rays are close to clinching a playoff spot with their Magic Number shrinking ahead of their series with the Atlanta Braves.
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MLB standings 2026: Updated playoff bracket, magic numbers through Sept. 8

The chase for October is on. Follow along with the updated MLB standings, playoff bracket and magic numbers.

Phillies Magic Number Improved Heading Into Astros Series

The Philadelphia Phillies Magic Number has improved heading into their series with the Houston Astros.