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Guardians magic number and clinching scenarios for playoffs, AL Central Division 2024

The Guardians’ magic number to clinch the American League Central Division championship dropped again Wednesday thanks to a 5-4 walkoff win against Minnesota in extra innings at Progressive Field. Detroit’s 4-2 win and series sweep in Kansas City helped cut Cleveland’s magic number even further while the Guards were celebrating their victory.

Reuters · 1d

MLB roundup: Brewers win NL Central, then walk off Phillies

Jake Bauers lined a bases-loaded, walk-off single in the ninth inning, giving Milwaukee a 2-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of a three-game series between division leaders after the Brewers clinched the National League Central earlier on Wednesday.

MLB · 1d

Milwaukee Brewers clinch National League Central Division championship!

The Milwaukee Brewers are the 2024 National League Central Division Champs! Postseason bound for the sixth time in the last seven years, the Crew today claimed their fourth division title since 2018.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

Brewers clinch NL Central Division title with Cubs' loss to A's

The NL Central Division title belongs to the Brewers, but they'll have to wait to celebrate fully until after their game against the Phillies.

The Washington Post · 1d

Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win third NL Central title in four years

The Milwaukee Brewers became the first major league team to clinch a division championship when they sealed their third NL Central title in the last four years

6abc News · 1d

Phillies' magic number to clinch National League East title down to 4 after win over Brewers

Who can clinch a playoff spot next? The Brewers' magic number is one, they can clinch a playoff spot and the NL Central on Wednesday with a win or a Cubs loss. The Phillies' magic

UPI · 22h

Yankees, Brewers clinch first two MLB playoff spots

The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees became the first two teams to clinch spots in the 2024 MLB playoffs, earning respective tickets in the National League and American League.

CBSSports.com · 1d

Jake Bauers' game-ending single lifts NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over the Phillies

Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier when the Cubs lost, beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Wednesday night to prevent the Phillies from securing a playoff berth.

ABC · 1d

Brewers clinch third National League Central title in four years

The Milwaukee Brewers became the first major league team to clinch a division championship Wednesday when it sealed its third National League Central title in the past four years. The Chicago Cubs ' 5-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics enabled the Brewers to wrap up the division crown.

When did the AL Central become Postseason Central?

It consisted of five Midwestern teams that rarely overspent for free agents and kept a tight grip on team payrolls. Since the ...

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Every American League Playoff Contender's Biggest Weakness

In a season where no teams are on pace to finish with 100 wins, the playoff picture feels quite muddled considering there are ...

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'They're electric': Guardians' league-best bullpen gives Stephen Vogt flexibility

In a word: aggressively. The Guardians bullpen has been a weapon all season, and it's perhaps the biggest reason why they're on the verge of clinching a playoff spot and likely the American League ...

The New York Times1d

Yankees clinch American League’s first postseason spot of 2024

The American League East remains hotly contested, but the Yankees know they’ll be playing in October. Last season was a rare miss for the franchise, which made the postseason six years in a row ...

Hoodline20h

Milwaukee Brewers Crowned National League Central Division Champs as Playoff Buzz Grows in the City

The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the NL Central title with the Cubs' loss and their own win against the Phillies.

USA Today1d

See photos of the Milwaukee Brewers' celebration after clinching the NL Central title

The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their second consecutive National League Central Division title on Wednesday ... 2-1 ...

LancasterOnline22h

American League Glance

Cleveland (Lively 12-9) at St. Louis (Gibson 8-7), 8:15 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Crochet 6-12) at San Diego (Musgrove 6-5), 9:40 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Cole 6-5) at Oakland (Ginn 0-1), 9:40 p.m.