Magic Numbers and teams the Orioles have eliminated

[GoldGlove21]

If the Yankees split today, can the O's be alone in first place with a win?

Yes, the win by the Orioles will cancel out the win by the Yankees and the Yankees loss would put us a half game up on them. Same as the Yanks losing on a day when we did not play in this case.

[ShaneDawg85]

Wow! Is it possible to marry a video? Lol!!

Step 1. Find a sea captain.

Step 2. Sail out to international waters.

Step 3. Marriage!

[csgordos]

Indians: Eliminated

Twins: Eliminated

Red Soxs: Eliminated

Royals: Eliminated

Blue Jays: Eliminated

Mariners: Eliminated

Rays: 8

Tigers: 9

Angels: 10

White Soxs: 11

A's (Top Wildcard Spot): 14

Yankees (Win the Division): 15

Texas (Best Record in AL!!): 18

Orioles magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to 10 games!!!! The Orioles have become so relevant and interest on this board has grown considerably this past year, that this was on the 4th thread page after only 1 day. I am loving the interest on everything Orioles. I will be going through withdrawl tonight with no Orioles baseball. They deserve a night off after playing "3 games" in 2 days. Hoping to be able to root on a Blue Jays win tonight!!

[Fiver]

Just wanted to say, this is my favorite thread right now. I look forward to the update every AM. Thanks for keeping track Gordos!

[Gurgi]

Just wanted to say, this is my favorite thread right now. I look forward to the update every AM. Thanks for keeping track Gordos!

We should get Tony to sticky the thread?

[mapierce]

Just wanted to say, this is my favorite thread right now. I look forward to the update every AM. Thanks for keeping track Gordos!

I agree. Much better than the thread the past few years tracking how high our first round draft pick will be!

[Baldimore, hon]

Wow! Is it possible to marry a video? Lol!!

If it were, I would have already married that one. So, back off, sir. She's mine!

[gmelson26]

You have a correction good sir! WE are the top wild card spot now! = )

[csgordos]

You have a correction good sir! WE are the top wild card spot now! = )

You are correct, but the number stays the same to keep the top wildcard spot (14).

[markdublya]

TBS may have to alter their ads!

[SteveA]

Magic number to get at least a wild card spot: 9

Any combination of 9 Oriole wins and Angel losses (assuming there are at least 8 Oriole wins + TB losses) and we are in.

Bottom line: we go 9-4, even if the Angels finish 13-0, we make the playoffs.

It's almost close enough to taste it.

(And yes, I want the division title too).

[El Gordo]

Magic number to get at least a wild card spot: 9

Any combination of 9 Oriole wins and Angel losses (assuming there are at least 8 Oriole wins + TB losses) and we are in.

Bottom line: we go 9-4, even if the Angels finish 13-0, we make the playoffs.

It's almost close enough to taste it.

(And yes, I want the division title too).

9-4 is reasonable: BOS 2-1 TOR 3-1, BOS 2-1, TB 2-1.

[Orioles4Life21]

Just keep stacking the wins and we should be in.

[RavNMadMan]

Numbers don't lie and I like our odds. I want that division still.

[Frobby]

While it's true the magic number is 9, with so many teams in the mix, the odds that one of them gets really hot are reasonably good, so we'd still better assume it will take 7-8 wins to put the wild card to bed. Either Tampa or Detroit could still win 92 games, the Angels 93. Detroit has a very easy schedule from here on out and could go on a run.