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MLB clinching tracker: Magic numbers, scenarios and key games

The regular season is winding down, so it's clinching time in the majors. As MLB's best teams celebrate punching their postseason tickets, with champagne festivities in clubhouses across baseball, we've got you covered with all of the clinching details and an eye on who could pop the corks next. For more, including current playoff matchups, check out our "Hunt for October" page.

Chicago Cubs: 1 to clinch a playoff spot; 5 to clinch NL Central (could clinch tonight with win or Cardinals loss).

Milwaukee Brewers: 1 to clinch a playoff spot (could clinch tonight with a win over the Cardinals).