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These baseball teams have clinched a 2022 MLB playoff berth

These baseball teams have clinched a 2022 MLB playoff berth

These MLB teams have clinched a 2022 playoff berth originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The 2022 MLB Playoffs are almost here, and teams are slowly punching their tickets.

Thus far, four teams have successfully clinched a spot in the bracket, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros leading the way in their respective leagues. 

So, with just over two weeks remaining in the regular season, which other clubs have already locked down a playoff spot? And which ones are closest to punching their ticket to the postseason?

Which teams are in the 2022 MLB playoffs?

Along with the Dodgers and Astros, the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves have qualified for the 2022 postseason. 

How many wild cards make the MLB playoffs?

In addition to the three division winners, there are three wild card spots in each league.

How do the new MLB playoffs work?

The new 12-team MLB playoff format gives a first-round bye to the two best division champions in each league. From there, the remaining division winner (No. 3 seed) faces the worst wild card team (No. 6 seed), while the top two wild card teams (No. 4 and 5 seeds) square off in the other series. The wild card round is a best-of-three format with the higher seed hosting all three games.

There is no re-seeding for the divisional round, so the No. 1 seed will battle the winner of the 4-5 matchup and the No. 2 seed will draw the winner of the 3-6 matchup. The divisional round is a best-of-five 2-2-1 format, while the championship round and World Series are a best-of-seven 2-3-2 format.

What are the magic numbers for the 2022 MLB playoffs?

Following the Braves’ berth on Tuesday, the New York Yankees are the next team nearing a confirmed spot in the playoffs.

Here’s a full look at the updated magic numbers for a playoff berth, courtesy of PlayoffMagic.com:

American League

New York Yankees: 4

Toronto Blue Jays: 10

Tampa Bay Rays: 11

Seattle Mariners: 11

Cleveland Guardians: 12

National League

St. Louis Cardinals: 7

San Diego Padres: 12

Philadelphia Phillies: 13

Which MLB teams have been eliminated from playoff contention?

Eleven teams, six in the NL and five in the AL, have been officially eliminated from postseason contention: Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, Oakland A’s, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels.

When do the 2022 MLB playoffs start?

The postseason gets underway with the wild card round on Friday, Oct. 7, two…

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