MLB Magic Number tracker: Complete playoff picture (UPDATED Sep. 18)

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 09: Austin Riley #27 celebrates with Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves after a two-run home run against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Truist Park on July 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JULY 09: Austin Riley #27 celebrates with Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves after a two-run home run against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Truist Park on July 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 11: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros reacts in the dugout after hitting a grand slam in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park on September 11, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

MLB magic number tracker

New York Yankees magic number

Magic number to clinch AL East: 13

Magic number to clinch playoffs: 7

Rays magic number

Magic number to clinch playoffs: 13.

Blue Jays magic number

Magic number to clinch playoffs: 11.

Guardians magic number

Magic number to clinch AL Central: 13

Astros magic number

Magic number to clinch AL West: 4

Mariners magic number

Mariners Magic number to clinch playoffs: 14

The other teams in the playoff hunt

The White Sox, Twins, and Orioles do not have a magic number since they are not in a spot where they control their own destiny.