Detroit Tigers (DET)
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Final lottery seed: No. 9 — a 2.7% chance at the No. 1 pick and an expected pick of 8.4.
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What is the Detroit Tigers magic number right now?
The Detroit Tigers have been mathematically eliminated from MLB playoff contention this season.
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 Detroit Tigers last make the playoffs?
The Detroit Tigers last made the MLB playoffs in 2025, missing the postseason once since.
When did the Detroit Tigers last win the World Series?
The Detroit Tigers have won 4 World Series titles, most recently in 1984.
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.