Magic Number Watch: Blue Jays now control their own destiny in AL East

It’s that time of year again. The time where magic numbers and playoff scenarios take over our lives and leave us searching for the least confusing explanation available. That’s where Big League Stew comes in. From now until the final postseason spot is secured, we’ll keep you updated on all of the latest clinches, magic number changes and new playoff scenarios.

After a dominant effort by Clayton Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers became the latest team to clinch a playoff berth. With the National League West wrapped up, we turn our attention elsewhere around the league.

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In this installment of Magic Number Watch, we’ll look at who will be the next club to follow the Dodgers into October.

READY TO CLINCH

Team: Toronto Blue Jays

Magic Number to clinch AL East: 1

Scenario: The Jays are already in the playoffs, but they can clinch the AL East title on Wednesday with a win. After Tuesday’s rainout, Toronto will play two games against Baltimore on Wednesday. The Jays send Marcus Stroman to the hill in Game 1, and R.A. Dickey out there for Game 2.

Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Magic Number to clinch NL Central: 2

Scenario: Following Tuesday’s rainout, the Cardinals will have two chances to clinch the division Wednesday. The Cardinals are already in the playoffs, but they can close out their division by winning one game Wednesday. They’re playing the team chasing them, the Pittsburgh Pirates, so all the Cards need is one win to take another division title.

COMING UP

Team: New York Yankees

Magic Number to clinch playoff berth: 2

Scenario: Despite the loss Tuesday, the Yankees magic number dropped to just two games. New York will take on Boston Tuesday in hopes that they can lower that number even further.

Team: Texas Rangers

Magic Number to clinch AL West: 4

Scenario: The Rangers pulled out a win Tuesday, ending a three game losing streak. A clinch isn’t on the horizon just yet. They need to fend off the Angels (two games back) and the surging Angels (2.5 games back) first.

AL WILD CARD

Teams involved: Los Angeles Angels (83-74), Houston Astros (83-75), Minnesota Twins (81-75), Cleveland Indians (77-78)

Scenario: Still lots to figure out here. The Angels took a half-game lead over the Astros with a win Tuesday. Houston couldn’t defeat the Mariners, and dropped out of the playoffs for now. Minnesota and Cleveland were rained out Tuesday night, and will play a double-header Wednesday.

ALREADY IN THE POSTSEASON:

• KANSAS CITY ROYALS: Playoff bound: For the first time ever, the Royals have won the AL Central

• TORONTO BLUE JAYS: Blue Jays clinch first playoff berth since 1993, end longest drought in MLB

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS: Cardinals are headed to the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season

• PITTSBURGH PIRATES: Pirates earn third consecutive postseason berth with win in Colorado

• CHICAGO CUBS: Is this the year? Rebuilt Cubs earn first playoff berth since 2008

• NEW YORK METS: Meet the champs: Mets clinch first NL East title since 2006

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS: Three-peat: Dodgers win third straight NL West title after Kershaw’s gem

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