Magic Number Watch Royals Eyeing First Playoff Berth Since 1985

Here is how the magic numbers for division titles look on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 6:

AL East

First place team: OriolesMagic number to eliminate: 2. Yankees (14) 3. Blue Jays (13) 4. Rays (7) 5. Red Sox (2)

First place team: RoyalsMagic number to eliminate: 2. Tigers (21) 3. Indians (18) 4. White Sox (8) 5. Twins (5)

First place team: AngelsMagic number to eliminate: 2. A’s (17) 3. Mariners (15) 4. Astros (Eliminated) 5. Rangers (Eliminated)

First place team: NationalsMagic number to eliminate: 2. Braves (16) 3. Marlins (13) 4. Mets (10) 5. Phillies (9)

First place team: CardinalsMagic number to eliminate: 2. Brewers (19) 3. Pirates (18) 4. Reds (11) 5. Cubs (10)

First place team: DodgersMagic number to eliminate: 2. Giants (20) 3. Padres (10) 4. Diamondbacks (2) 5. Rockies (Eliminated)