With the formula below, a magic number determines how close a given team is to clinching its given goal.

The Mariners lead in the American League West with a three-game margin and are now achingly close to a division title.

The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers starting on Tuesday and the stakes are enormous for both teams.

Through Thursday, the Tigers' magic number to clinch the division is seven over the Cleveland Guardians (78-71). That's the same as it was entering the week. To eliminate the Kansas City Royals, who ...

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