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Orioles, Blue Jays control own fate heading into final day

Each night in the 2016 baseball season we'll run down the top news, facts and highlights from around Major League Baseball.

The American League wild-card scenario is a bit clearer heading into the final day of the regular season, as the Mariners' 9-8 loss to the Athletics in 10 innings delaminated them from postseason contention.

That still leaves the Orioles, Blue Jays and Tigers vying for the two AL wild-card spots.

Here's where the three wild-card contenders stand heading into Sunday, simplified where possible, because these scenarios can get ridiculously complex, including one that would see the Tigers play four different teams in four days:

Blue Jays (88-73): They clinch a wild-card spot if they win Sunday, regardless of any other outcome.