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Arizona Diamondbacks (AZ)

National League – West • Record: 78-68 (0.534)
Race:

Seed Holding a wild card spot — San Diego Padres is the first team out
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 9 rivals contending for 3 spots
Magic # 17
Tragic # 18
Playoff odds 60.9%
Division 0.0% • Wild card 60.9%
Full league odds →
Magic counts down to clinching — drops as you win or bubble teams lose.
Tragic counts down to elimination — drops as you lose or the chaser wins.

Playoff pace

On pace for 87 wins • typical playoff line ≈ 86 wins
Line = final wins of each season's last team in, averaged over the past 4 seasons.
+1 ahead of the line

Tonight's rooting guide


Live rooting guide — it updates as games go final, so items may disappear.
Showing remaining games that can still affect your numbers.
Your game
  • If Arizona Diamondbacks beat Kansas City Royals tonight, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
  • If Arizona Diamondbacks lose to Kansas City Royals tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
Other games
  • Root for Washington Nationals to beat San Diego Padres tonight, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Arizona Diamondbacks go 5-5 while San Diego Padres go 5-5:
Magic # 17 → 7Magic -10 Tragic # 18 → 9Tragic -9
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Arizona Diamondbacks magic number right now?

The Arizona Diamondbacks magic number is currently 17. Any combination of Arizona Diamondbacks wins and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 17 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Arizona Diamondbacks elimination number?

The Arizona Diamondbacks elimination number is 18. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Arizona Diamondbacks lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Arizona Diamondbacks playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Arizona Diamondbacks make the playoffs in about 60.9% of outcomes.

What is a magic number in baseball?

A magic number is the combined total of team wins and chasing-team losses that guarantees a playoff spot. When it reaches 0, the spot is clinched no matter what happens in the remaining games.

When did the Arizona Diamondbacks last make the playoffs?

The Arizona Diamondbacks last made the MLB playoffs in 2023. They have missed 2 straight postseasons.

When did the Arizona Diamondbacks last win the World Series?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have won the World Series once, in 2001.

How often are these numbers updated?

Standings and magic numbers on Sports Magic Numbers refresh throughout the day and after every MLB game, so the numbers here reflect the live playoff race.

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