2023 MLB playoffs: Magic numbers, clinching scenarios for Saturday, schedule, odds

Two days stay within the 2023 MLB common season and 5 postseason spots stay up for grabs, together with the AL West name. No groups clinched a postseason berth Friday, even though a number of inched nearer to doing so, shut sufficient that the remainder 5 spots may just all be clinched Saturday. Here is the postseason bracket these days:

AMERICAN LEAGUE
BYE: No. 1 Orioles and No. 2 TBD
WC1: No. 6 TBD at No. 3 Twins
WC2: No. 5 TBD at No. 4 Rays

NATIONAL LEAGUE
BYE: No. 1 Braves and No. 2 Dodgers
WC1: No. 6 TBD at No. 3 Brewers
WC2: No. 5 TBD at No. 4 Phillies

The Astros, Blue Jays, and Rangers can all clinch postseason berths Saturday. Texas too can lock up the AL West name. The Mariners, the one different AL crew alive within the postseason race, will be unable to clinch a place till Sunday. The absolute best they may be able to do Saturday is transfer right into a tie with Houston for the 3rd wild-card spot.

In the Senior Circuit, the Diamondbacks and Marlins are within the motive force’s seat. They’re well-positioned to get the general two wild-card spots. The Cubs and Reds want numerous lend a hand to get in at this level. Here now could be the whole lot you want to find out about Saturday’s MLB motion and the postseason races.

Saturday’s key video games

Who can clinch Saturday?

• The Rangers can clinch a postseason berth with a win.
• The Rangers can clinch the AL West with a win and an Astros loss.
• The Astros can clinch a postseason berth with a win.
• The Blue Jays can clinch a postseason berth with a win or a Mariners loss.
• The Diamondbacks can clinch a postseason berth with a win or a loss by way of the Reds.
• The Marlins can clinch a postseason berth with a win or losses by way of each the Cubs and Reds.

Magic numbers

• Rangers’ magic quantity to clinch a postseason berth: 1
• Blue Jays’ magic quantity to clinch a postseason berth: 1
• Astros’ magic quantity to clinch a postseason berth: 1
• Diamondbacks’ magic quantity to clinch a postseason berth: 1
• Marlins’ magic quantity to clinch a postseason berth: 1
• Rangers’ magic quantity to clinch the AL West: 2

With the brand new playoff layout, MLB has achieved away with Game 163 tiebreakers. All ties within the standings will probably be decided by way of tiebreaker laws, which start with the head-to-head file.