What’s going on in the MLB? The Republic takes a look at baseball’s storylines
From Randy Arozarena’s big hitting performance against the Texas Rangers to the race for the postseason, here are some of the best stories from MLB just before the playoffs.
This story has been updated as of 4:43 p.m. Thursday, September 19.
After a very slow start to the season, the Houston Astros have once again proven their dominance in the AL West. Well, almost. Despite having one of the best second halves in baseball, the Astros have not yet secured a spot in the MLB playoffs.
The Seattle Mariners are trying their best to prevent the Astros from winning the AL West for a fourth consecutive year, and maybe even keep them out of the playoffs altogether. However, the Astros have the advantage of currently leading the division. Here’s their magic number to secure a playoff spot.
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What is the Astros’ magic number to reach the 2024 MLB postseason?
- Astros reach MLB postseason: 8
- Astros win AL West: 6
Current MLB tables
American League:
AL East:
- x – New York Yankees: 89-63
- Baltimore Orioles: 84-68
- Boston Red Sox: 76-76
- Tampa Bay Rays: 74-78
- Toronto Blue Jays: 72-80
AL Central:
- Cleveland Guardians: 88-65
- Kansas City Royals: 82-71
- Minnesota Twins: 80-72
- Detroit Tigers: 80-73
- Chicago White Sox: 36-117
AL West:
- Houston Astros: 82-70
- Seattle Mariners: 77-75
- Texas Rangers: 73-79
- Oakland Athletics: 67-86
- Los Angeles Angels: 62-90
Bundesliga:
NL East:
- Philadelphia Phillies: 91-61
- New York Mets: 84-68
- Atlanta Braves: 82-70
- Washington Nationals: 68-84
- Miami Marlins: 56-96
NL Central:
- and – Milwaukee Brewers: 88-64
- Chicago Cubs: 77-75
- St. Louis Cardinals: 77-75
- Cincinnati Reds: 74-79
- Pittsburgh Pirates: 71-81
NL West:
- Los Angeles Dodgers: 90-62
- San Diego Padres: 87-66
- Arizona Diamondbacks: 84-68
- San Francisco Giants: 74-78
- Colorado Rockies: 59-94
When does the MLB postseason start?
Although the MLB regular season ends on Sunday, September 29, there is one day between the end of the regular season and the start of the postseason. The postseason begins with the Wild Card Series on Tuesday, October 1.
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