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MLB clinching tracker: Who can secure a playoff spot next?

It's mid-September and that means it's officially clinching season 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.

WHO COULD BE NEXT

The defending champion Astros are closest to clinching a playoff spot with their magic number down to three. Next closest in the American League are the Yankees at six and the A's at seven.

The Red Sox are closest to wrapping up a division title; their magic number to win the AL East is two so they would clinch with one win this week at Yankee Stadium.