MLB magic numbers, tiebreakers: Twins swept in Fenway, lose playoff spot to Tigers (9/23/24)
The American League wild-card race is wild with a week to go in the regular season. With the Royals and Twins collapsing after having a stronghold on the second and third spots for weeks, the Tigers have taken advantage and the Mariners still have hope with the Rays and Red Sox still longshots instead of being eliminated.