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MLB magic numbers, playoff matchups: D’backs chasing down Phillies; AL West, AL Central down to wire

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Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Friday, Sept. 25 games with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Saturday, Sept. 26.

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    MLB magic numbers, playoff matchups: Rays clinch AL East; Astros back in 1st (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Tuesday, Sept. 22 games with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Wednesday, Sept. 23.

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    MLB magic numbers, playoff matchups: 5 teams win away from clinch (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Wednesday, Sept. 23 games with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Thursday, Sept. 24.

  3. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    MLB magic numbers, playoff matchups: Cubs, Padres, Guardians White Sox clinch; Phillies in trouble? (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Thursday, Sept. 24 games with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Friday, Sept. 25.

  4. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    MLB magic numbers, playoff matchups: D’backs chasing down Phillies; AL West, AL Central down to wire (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Friday, Sept. 25 games with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Saturday, Sept. 26.

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