MLB Playoff Picture (as of September 18, 2024)
Yankees
The Yankees are one win away from clinching a playoff spot after a commanding 11-2 victory over the Mariners. If they secure another win against Seattle, they’ll return to the postseason after missing out last year.
Brewers
Milwaukee is close to wrapping up the NL Central title. They can clinch the division with a win against the Phillies or if the Cubs lose to the Athletics.
Phillies
The Phillies need another victory over the Brewers and a Braves loss to officially lock in their playoff spot, with their magic number reduced to two.
Guardians
Cleveland can also clinch with a win against the Twins coupled with a Tigers loss. They are currently five games ahead in the AL Central.
Current Standings & Magic Numbers
AL East
- Yankees (88-63): Magic number to clinch AL East is 9; playoffs is 2.
- Orioles (84-67): Magic number to clinch playoffs is 6.
AL Central
- Guardians (87-65): Magic number to clinch AL Central is 6; playoffs is 2.
- Royals (82-70): Magic number to clinch playoffs is 8.
AL West
- Astros (82-69): Magic number to clinch AL West is 7; playoffs is also 7.
NL East
- Phillies (91-60): Magic number to clinch NL East is 4; playoffs is 2.
- Mets (83-68): Magic number to clinch playoffs is 10.
NL Central
- Brewers (87-64): Magic number to clinch NL Central is 1; playoffs is 1.
- Cubs (77-74): Magic number for elimination is 6.
NL West
- Dodgers (89-62): Magic number to clinch NL West is 8; playoffs is 6.
- Padres (86-66): Magic number to clinch playoffs is 7.
Upcoming Games
- Yankees: vs. Mariners (2), at Athletics (3), vs. Orioles (3), vs. Pirates (3).
- Phillies: at Brewers (1), at Mets (4), vs. Cubs (3), at Nationals (3).
- Guardians: vs. Twins (2), at Cardinals (3), vs. Reds (2), vs. Astros (3).
Current Postseason Matchups
AL Wild Card Series:
- Yankees (1) and Guardians (2) get byes.
- Twins (6) at Astros (3).
- Royals (5) at Orioles (4).
NL Wild Card Series:
- Phillies (1) and Dodgers (2) get byes.
- Diamondbacks (6) at Brewers (3).
- Mets (5) at Padres (4).
This summary captures the playoff standings, key matchups, and the implications for the teams on the brink of postseason action.