Some teams have spent most of 2025 knowing that reaching the postseason was a near certainty, but officially clinching a bid is still a massive moment of relief for both the organization and the fans.

The Phillies' magic number to clinch the NL East is 11. The Phillies' magic number to clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs is 15. According to MLB.com, the phrase "magic number" is used to ...

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SAN FRANCISCO – The star power of the Valkyries’ final homestand has dimmed, but the excitement of a stunning playoff push remains bright and unabated. Golden State entered Sunday’s matchup against ...

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The Chicago Cubs’ magic number to clinch a playoff berth fell a bit further after Monday’s action, which included a Cubs victory. The Chicago Cubs bounced back from two straight losses to the Colorado ...

Sunday wasn’t a good day for the Chicago Cubs when it came to trying to reduce their magic number to clinch their first playoff berth since 2020. The Cubs lost to the Colorado Rockies, 6-5, to end a 5 ...

Detroit Tigers are down to 12 games left in the 2025 MLB regular season. They still hold a commanding lead in the American League Central Division over the Cleveland Guardians, but the Tigers (85-65) ...