Magic numbers for the 2024 MLB postseason contenders

The situation for the 2024 MLB playoffs is slowly taking shape, but some teams are still fighting for a playoff spot while others are just trying to secure a spot in the 2024 postseason.

Take a look at the 2024 MLB Playoffs standings, as well as the magic number of each team participating in the MLB Playoffs for the 2024 postseason.

What is a magic number in baseball?

It is the number of wins a team needs, combined with the number of losses of its closest rival, to achieve a goal, such as a place in the 2024 postseason or a first-place finish in the playoffs. When a team wins, the magic number decreases by one, as does when the team's closest rival loses.