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Diamondbacks Chase Playoff Dreams
20 Sep
Summary
- Arizona Diamondbacks magic number for 2026 NL playoffs is 9.
- Braves, Brewers, Dodgers, Rays, Yankees have clinched playoff spots.
- Regular season ends Sept. 27; Wild Card Series begins Sept. 29.
As of September 20, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks are actively pursuing a berth in the Major League Baseball playoffs, a significant achievement not seen since their World Series appearance in 2023. The team's magic number to clinch a spot in the National League playoffs currently stands at 9.
Several other MLB franchises have already secured their places in the 2026 postseason. The Atlanta Braves clinched their spot on September 18th, followed by the Milwaukee Brewers on September 11th and the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 14th. In the American League, the Tampa Bay Rays secured a playoff berth on September 11th, and the New York Yankees followed on September 14th.
The 2026 MLB regular season is nearing its end, with the final games scheduled for Sunday, September 27th. Immediately following the conclusion of the regular season, the intense Wild Card Series will kick off with four games on Tuesday, September 29th.
