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Phillies NL East Magic Number Falls Again After Marlins Blowout

The Philadelphia Phillies blew out the Miami Marlins in the opening game of a three-game series in Miami, claiming a 9-3 win on Friday at loanDepot park. It also helped the Phillies get a little ...
Sports Illustrated

Cubs Magic Number Chase for NL Wild Card Berth on Hold After Braves Loss

The Chicago Cubs started their three-game series with the Atlanta Braves with a 4-1 loss on Monday as they attempt to trim their magic number for a playoff berth. The Cubs (81-63) got outfielder Pete ...
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Cubs Cut Magic Number To Clinch NL Playoff Berth After Beating Rays

The Chicago Cubs made more inroads into their magic number to clinch a National League wild card playoff berth with their 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. That pursuit, measured by the ...
The News Journal

What's the Phillies magic number for a first-round bye? What to know about postseason

The Philadelphia Phillies are National League East Division champions and postseason bound, but the next step is securing a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The ...
Detroit Free Press

Tigers magic number, MLB playoff odds, AL Central tiebreaker vs Guardians

The Detroit Tigers (86-73) are no longer in charge of their fate in the division, despite entering their final series of 2025 tied for the American League Central; the Cleveland Guardians own all of ...