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MLB standings 2024: Updated playoff bracket, magic numbers through Sept. 18

The chase for the postseason is heating up, and plenty of familiar faces are in the hunt.

The Dodgers, Phillies and Astros are all barreling toward October again, with Philadelphia and Houston looking for revenge after falling one win short of the World Series in 2023. The Dodgers are aiming for their 11th consecutive trip to postseason, but it would be a first for two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani. 

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The rest of the postseason picture is loaded with storylines. The Yankees have taken a step forward after an uncharacteristic 2023, likely giving Aaron Judge a chance at an October run for the ages. The Mets and Padres have also rebounded after difficult seasons, but both could see their fates come down to the wire.

The Royals and Orioles represent upstart franchises in the mix. Kansas City has engineered a massive turnaround from 106 losses a year ago, while Baltimore hasn't dominated the AL like it did in 2023 but is looking for October redemption with its young core.

At least one postseason regular is at serious risk of falling out: the Braves have been beset by injuries and offensive regression, putting their wild-card hopes at risk. The reigning champion Rangers are also struggling to keep up, while their 2023 World Series opponent, the Diamondbacks, are on track to finish well ahead of where they did last season and make another run.

Here are the updated MLB standings and magic numbers as the end of the season nears.

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MLB standings 2024

American League playoff bracket

Standings updated after end of games on Sept. 18

Seed Team Division Record Win pct.1YankeesEast88-63.5832GuardiansCentral87-65.5723AstrosWest82-69.5434 (WC)OriolesEast84-67.5565 (WC)RoyalsCentral82-70.5396 (WC)TwinsCentral80-71.530

American League wild-card standings

WC1: Orioles, 84-67 (.556), +4.0

WC2: Royals, 82-70 (.539), +1.5

WC3: Twins, 80-71 (.530)

Tigers, 79-73 (.520), 1.5 GB

Mariners, 77-74 (.510), 3.0 GB

Red Sox, 75-76 (.497), 5.0 GB

Rays, 74-77 (.490), 6.0 GB

Blue Jays, 72-79 (.477), 8.0 GB

Rangers, 72-79 (.477), 8.0 GB

Athletics, 66-86 (.434), ELIMINATED

Angels, 61-90 (.404), ELIMINATED

White Sox, 36-116 (.237), ELIMINATED

* Indicates clinched postseason berth
** Indicates clinched division title
*** Indicates clinched best record in league

National League playoff bracket

Standings updated after end of games on Sept. 18

Seed Team Division Record Win pct.1PhilliesEast91-60.6032 Dodgers West89-62.5893 Brewers**Central87-64.5764 (WC)PadresWest86-66.5665 (WC)DiamondbacksWest83-68.5506 (WC)MetsEast83-68.550

National League wild-card standings

WC1: Padres, 86-66 (.566), +2.5 GB

WC2: Diamondbacks, 83-68 (.550)

WC3: Mets, 83-68 (.550)

Braves, 81-70 (.536) 2.0 GB

Cubs, 77-76 (.507), 6.0 GB

Cardinals, 76-75 (.503), 7.0 GB

Reds, 74-78 (.487),  9.5 GB

Giants, 73-78 (.483), 10.0 GB

Pirates, 71-80 (.470), ELIMINATED

Nationals, 68-83 (.450), ELIMINATED

Rockies, 59-93 (.388), ELIMINATED

Marlins, 56-95 (.371), ELIMINATED

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