The Detroit Tigers are out of the playoff race
The Detroit Tigers (76-86) have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Playoff berth
The Detroit Tigers have been eliminated from playoff contention.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Detroit Tigers eliminated from playoff contention?
Yes — the Detroit Tigers have been mathematically eliminated from the MLB playoffs.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the MLB games that bear on the race tonight is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.