{"id":157906,"date":"2019-09-09T20:40:25","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T17:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ww-vb.mine.nu\/w108\/mlb-magic-number-watch-dodgers-braves-yankees-astros\/"},"modified":"2019-09-09T20:40:25","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T17:40:25","slug":"mlb-magic-number-watch-dodgers-braves-yankees-astros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/mlb-magic-number-watch-dodgers-braves-yankees-astros\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Magic Number watch: Dodgers, Braves, Yankees, Astros"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-reactid=\"10\">\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;em&gt;It\u2019s September, so the baseball games matter a little more. That\u2019s why every day between now and the start of the postseason we\u2019ll keep you updated on baseball\u2019s postseason picture.&lt;\/em&gt;\" data-reactid=\"15\"><em>It\u2019s September, so the baseball games matter a little more. That\u2019s why every day between now and the start of the postseason we\u2019ll keep you updated on baseball\u2019s postseason picture.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"It\u2019s time for the Los Angeles Dodgers to get their champagne ready. They\u2019re the closest team to clinching their division. With an off day Monday, another division title could come as soon as Tuesday for L.A.\" data-reactid=\"16\">It\u2019s time for the Los Angeles Dodgers to get their champagne ready. They\u2019re the closest team to clinching their division. With an off day Monday, another division title could come as soon as Tuesday for L.A.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"The Yankees and Astros are each getting closer too. Monday brings us a few good games to watch and one team on the brink of total elimination.\" data-reactid=\"17\">The Yankees and Astros are each getting closer too. Monday brings us a few good games to watch and one team on the brink of total elimination.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"Magic Number Countdown\" data-reactid=\"18\">Magic Number Countdown<\/h2>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;DODGERS&lt;\/strong&gt;: The Dodgers have a day off Monday, which could well serve as a champagne day. Their magic number is just two. The D-backs play the Mets on Monday and a loss there could cut it to one. Point being, the Dodgers can clinch on Tuesday.\" data-reactid=\"19\"><strong>DODGERS<\/strong>: The Dodgers have a day off Monday, which could well serve as a champagne day. Their magic number is just two. The D-backs play the Mets on Monday and a loss there could cut it to one. Point being, the Dodgers can clinch on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;YANKEES&lt;\/strong&gt;: After beating the Red Sox on Sunday night, the Yankees\u2019 magic number stands at 10. Single digits right around the corner.\" data-reactid=\"20\"><strong>YANKEES<\/strong>: After beating the Red Sox on Sunday night, the Yankees\u2019 magic number stands at 10. Single digits right around the corner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;ASTROS&lt;\/strong&gt;: The Astros, like the Yankees, have a magic number of 10. Although, 21 was the magic number on Sunday because that\u2019s how many runs they hung on the Seattle Mariners.\" data-reactid=\"21\"><strong>ASTROS<\/strong>: The Astros, like the Yankees, have a magic number of 10. Although, 21 was the magic number on Sunday because that\u2019s how many runs they hung on the Seattle Mariners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;BRAVES: &lt;\/strong&gt;Their nine-game winning streak came to an end Sunday. The magic number to clinch the NL East remains at 11.\" data-reactid=\"22\"><strong>BRAVES: <\/strong>Their nine-game winning streak came to an end Sunday. The magic number to clinch the NL East remains at 11.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;THE REST: &lt;\/strong&gt;The Minnesota Twins magic number to clinch the AL Central remains at 14. The St. Louis Cardinals are quickly catching up to the pack with a magic number of 16 to clinch the NL Central.\" data-reactid=\"23\"><strong>THE REST: <\/strong>The Minnesota Twins magic number to clinch the AL Central remains at 14. The St. Louis Cardinals are quickly catching up to the pack with a magic number of 16 to clinch the NL Central.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"canvas-image Mx(a) canvas-atom My(24px) My(20px)--sm\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" data-type=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia image\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" data-reactid=\"24\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"540\" data-reactid=\"25\"\/><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"800\" data-reactid=\"26\"\/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:67.5%;\" class=\"Maw(100%) Pos(r) H(0)\" data-reactid=\"27\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Dodgers are closing in on another NL West title. (Photo by Victor Decolongon\/Getty Images)\" class=\"JsEnabled_Op(0) JsEnabled_Bg(n) Trsdu(.42s) Bgr(nr) Bgz(cv) StretchedBox W(100%) H(100%) ie-7_H(a)\" itemprop=\"url\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/k6XhV8HI2klnpnqYzoxSIQ--~A\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9ODAw\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-images\/2019-09\/3fe79e40-d327-11e9-afbf-bd0595584134);\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/g\/images\/spaceball.gif\" data-reactid=\"28\"\/><noscript data-reactid=\"29\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Dodgers are closing in on another NL West title. (Photo by Victor Decolongon\/Getty Images)\" class=\"StretchedBox W(100%) H(100%) ie-7_H(a)\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/k6XhV8HI2klnpnqYzoxSIQ--~A\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9ODAw\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-images\/2019-09\/3fe79e40-d327-11e9-afbf-bd0595584134\" itemprop=\"url\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"Ov(h) Pos(r) Ff(ss) Mah(80px)\" data-reactid=\"30\"><figcaption class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-h) Fz(13px) Py(5px) Lh(1.5)\" title=\"The Dodgers are closing in on another NL West title. (Photo by Victor Decolongon\/Getty Images)\" data-reactid=\"31\">\n<p>The Dodgers are closing in on another NL West title. (Photo by Victor Decolongon\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><button class=\"C($c-fuji-blue-1-b) Cur(p) W(100%) T(63px) Bgc(#fff) Ta(start) Fz(13px) P(0) Bd(0) O(0) Lh(1.5) Pos(a)\" data-reactid=\"33\"><span data-reactid=\"34\">More<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"Key Races\" data-reactid=\"35\">Key Races<\/h2>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;AL CENTRAL: &lt;\/strong&gt;The Cleveland Indians took two of three from the Minnesota Twins this weekend. That keeps things interesting heading into the final three weeks. Cleveland trails Minnesota by 5.5 games.\" data-reactid=\"36\"><strong>AL CENTRAL: <\/strong>The Cleveland Indians took two of three from the Minnesota Twins this weekend. That keeps things interesting heading into the final three weeks. Cleveland trails Minnesota by 5.5 games.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;NL CENTRAL:&lt;\/strong&gt; It was a productive week for the Cardinals. They won five of seven after&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/st-louis-cardinals-pittsburgh-pirates-390908123\/&quot;&gt;beating the Pirates 2-0 on Sunday&lt;\/a&gt;. Their lead is 4.5 games over the Cubs and 6.5 games over the Brewers.\" data-reactid=\"37\"><strong>NL CENTRAL:<\/strong> It was a productive week for the Cardinals. They won five of seven after\u00a0beating the Pirates 2-0 on Sunday. Their lead is 4.5 games over the Cubs and 6.5 games over the Brewers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;NL WILD CARD:&lt;\/strong&gt; The Nationals picked up a much-needed&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/washington-nationals-atlanta-braves-390908115\/&quot;&gt;9-4 win against the Braves&lt;\/a&gt;, which extends their wild lead over the Cubs to three games.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/chicago-cubs-milwaukee-brewers-390908108\/&quot;&gt;The Cubs lost again to the Brewers, 8-5&lt;\/a&gt;, but still hold a 1.5 game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second NL wild card. The Brewers and Phillies are two games back.\" data-reactid=\"38\"><strong>NL WILD CARD:<\/strong> The Nationals picked up a much-needed\u00a09-4 win against the Braves, which extends their wild lead over the Cubs to three games.\u00a0The Cubs lost again to the Brewers, 8-5, but still hold a 1.5 game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second NL wild card. The Brewers and Phillies are two games back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;AL WILD CARD&lt;\/strong&gt;: The A\u2019s and Rays keep winning (the Rays are up to five straight), so they continue to have a hold on the wild-card standings. The Indians \u2014 who are also coming off a win \u2014 are 1.5 games behind the A\u2019s for the second spot.\" data-reactid=\"39\"><strong>AL WILD CARD<\/strong>: The A\u2019s and Rays keep winning (the Rays are up to five straight), so they continue to have a hold on the wild-card standings. The Indians \u2014 who are also coming off a win \u2014 are 1.5 games behind the A\u2019s for the second spot.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"Games to Watch\" data-reactid=\"40\">Games to Watch<\/h2>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;\u2022 Diamondbacks at Mets (7:10 p.m. ET) \u2014&lt;\/strong&gt; Can the Diamondbacks keep rolling? They lost Sunday in Cincinnati, but head to New York with an 11-2 record since Aug. 25. It will be a tough challenge as the Mets throw Jacob deGrom in Monday\u2019s series opener. A win there would cement Arizona as a legitimate threat.\" data-reactid=\"41\"><strong>\u2022 Diamondbacks at Mets (7:10 p.m. ET) \u2014<\/strong> Can the Diamondbacks keep rolling? They lost Sunday in Cincinnati, but head to New York with an 11-2 record since Aug. 25. It will be a tough challenge as the Mets throw Jacob deGrom in Monday\u2019s series opener. A win there would cement Arizona as a legitimate threat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;\u2022 Athletics at Astros (8:10 p.m. ET) \u2014 &lt;\/strong&gt;There\u2019s almost no chance the A\u2019s can catch Houston in the AL West standings. However, this series will have a huge impact not only on the AL wild card race, but also the race for MLB\u2019s best record. This game also features as excellent pitching matchup as former Astros\u2019 right-hander Mike Fiers faces their newest ace, Zack Greinke.\" data-reactid=\"42\"><strong>\u2022 Athletics at Astros (8:10 p.m. ET) \u2014 <\/strong>There\u2019s almost no chance the A\u2019s can catch Houston in the AL West standings. However, this series will have a huge impact not only on the AL wild card race, but also the race for MLB\u2019s best record. This game also features as excellent pitching matchup as former Astros\u2019 right-hander Mike Fiers faces their newest ace, Zack Greinke.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"Elimination Watch\" data-reactid=\"43\">Elimination Watch<\/h2>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"\u2022 There were no elimination on Sunday. The Los Angeles Angels are next in line with an elimination number of two, followed the Colorado Rockies with an elimination number of three. The Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates are close behind with an elimination number of six.\" data-reactid=\"44\">\u2022 There were no elimination on Sunday. The Los Angeles Angels are next in line with an elimination number of two, followed the Colorado Rockies with an elimination number of three. The Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates are close behind with an elimination number of six.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"\u2022 Teams whose postseason dreams are already over: Detroit Tigers, Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox.\" data-reactid=\"45\">\u2022 Teams whose postseason dreams are already over: Detroit Tigers, Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;More from Yahoo Sports:&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-reactid=\"46\"><strong>More from Yahoo Sports:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb-postseason-picture-the-dodgers-should-get-their-champagne-on-ice-172943414.html?src=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] It\u2019s September, so the baseball games matter a little more. That\u2019s why every day between now and the start of the postseason we\u2019ll keep you updated on baseball\u2019s postseason picture. It\u2019s time for the Los Angeles Dodgers to get their champagne ready. They\u2019re the closest team to clinching their division. With an off day &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":157908,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-157906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tie-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157906"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157906\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/157908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=157906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=157906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}