Here is how the magic numbers for division titles look on Thursday, Sept. 4:

AL East

First place team: Orioles

Magic number to eliminate:

  1. Yankees (16)

  2. Blue Jays (15)

  3. Rays (9)

  4. Red Sox (4)

AL Central

First place team: Royals

Magic number to eliminate:

  1. Tigers (23)

  2. Indians (20)

  3. White Sox (10)

  4. Twins (8)

First place team: Angels

Magic number to eliminate:

  1. A’s (20)

  2. Mariners (17)

  3. Astros (1)

  4. Rangers (Eliminated)

NL East

First place team: Nationals

Magic number to eliminate:

  1. Braves (17)

  2. Marlins (13)

  3. Mets (10)

  4. Phillies (9)

NL Central

First place team: Cardinals

Magic number to eliminate:

  1. Brewers (21)

  2. Pirates (19)

  3. Reds (14)

  4. Cubs (11)

NL West

First place team: Dodgers

Magic number to eliminate:

  1. Giants (21)

  2. Padres (13)

  3. Diamondbacks (4)

  4. Rockies (1)