Magic Number Watch Royals Move Closer To First Division Title Since 1985

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

AL East

First place team: Blue JaysMagic number to eliminate: 2. Yankees (29) 3. Rays (20) 4. Orioles (18) 5. Red Sox (15)

First place team: RoyalsMagic number to eliminate: 2. Twins (17) 3. Indians (13) 4. White Sox (11) 5. Tigers (9)

First place team: AstrosMagic number to eliminate: 2. Rangers (28) 3. Angels (24) 4. Mariners (19) 5. A’s (14)

First place team: MetsMagic number to eliminate: 2. Nationals (24) 3. Marlins (10) 4. Braves (9) 5. Phillies (8)

First place team: CardinalsMagic number to eliminate: 2. Pirates (24) 3. Cubs (20) 4. Brewers (2) 5. Reds (Eliminated)

First place team: DodgersMagic number to eliminate: 2. Giants (23) 3. Diamondbacks (19) 4. Padres (19) 5. Rockies (10)