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The Yankees’ magic number is the number of wins needed by the Yankees to clinch first place in their division.
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What is the magic number?
The magic number is the number of wins needed by a team, combined with the number of losses by the second-place team, to guarantee that the first-place team will win the division or league championship.
How is the magic number calculated?
The magic number is the number of wins needed by a team, combined with the number of losses by its closest rival, to guarantee that the team will win the division or pennant. The magic number can also be used to eliminate a team from contention. For example, if a team’s magic number is 10, that team can be eliminated from winning the division or pennant if it loses 10 games and its nearest rival wins at least one game.
What is the significance of the magic number?
The magic number is the number of wins needed by a team, combined with the number of losses by the second-place team, to guarantee that the first-place team will win the division. For example, if the Yankees have a magic number of 5, that means that if they win 5 more games, or if the Red Sox lose 5 more games, then the Yankees will win the division.
How do the Yankees compare to other teams in terms of magic number?
As of September 21st, the Yankees have a magic number of 5. This means that if the Yankees win 5 more games or the Red Sox lose 5 more games, the Yankees will clinch the AL East title.
The magic number is a concept used in baseball to help determine how close a team is to clinching a division or league title. The magic number is the number of consecutive wins or losses by the leading team that would guarantee them the title. For example, if Team A has a magic number of 3 and Team B has a magic number of 5, then Team A would win the title if they won their next 3 games and Team B would win the title if they won their next 5 games.
The Yankees have done very well this season and their excellent play has been reflected in their magic number. As of September 21st, they have already clinched a playoff spot and have the best record in baseball. Their 5 game lead in the AL East is also the largest lead of any team in any division. The Red Sox are currently in second place in the AL East and have been one of the Yankees’ main rivals this season. However, with such a large lead in the standings and a relatively small magic number, it seems very likely that the Yankees will be crowned AL East champions for the 2019 season.
