This story was updated to reflect standings as of Friday, Sept. 20 at 8:15 a.m.
With the MLB postseason just around the corner, the teams that will compete for the World Series this year are starting to come into view. However, many have not secured their spot just yet. That used to include the New York Yankees.
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Despite having the best record in the American League, the Yankees hadn’t clinched a postseason berth until Wednesday. However, after a win over the Seattle Mariners, the Yankees became the first team in the American League to clinch a postseason berth. While the AL East is still up for grabs, the Yankees are still in the driver’s seat, looking to secure a first-round bye. Here is the Yankees’ magic number for the division title.
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What is the Yankees’ magic number to make the 2024 MLB postseason?
Yankees to reach MLB postseason: CLINCHED
Yankees to win AL East: 6
Sep 14, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after hitting a single against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Latest MLB standingsAmerican League:
AL East:
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AL Central:
x – Cleveland Guardians: 89-65
Kansas City Royals: 82-71
Chicago White Sox: 36-117
AL West:
Los Angeles Angels: 62-91
National League:
NL East:
Philadelphia Phillies: 91-62
Washington Nationals: 68-85
NL Central:
y – Milwaukee Brewers: 88-65
St. Louis Cardinals: 77-76
Pittsburgh Pirates: 72-81
NL West:
x – Los Angeles Dodgers: 91-62
Arizona Diamondbacks: 85-68
San Francisco Giants: 74-79
x-clinched playoff berthy-clinched division
When does the MLB postseason start?
Although the MLB regular season finishes on Sunday, September 29. There will be one day between the end of the regular season and the start of the postseason. The postseason will begin with the Wild Card Series on Tuesday, October 1.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Yankees magic number: Standings and games to make MLB playoffs