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Los Angeles Dodgers (LAD)

National League – West • Record: 67-38 (0.638)
Race:

Seed Leading West — Arizona Diamondbacks is 12 game(s) back
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 11 rivals contending for 3 spots
Magic # 45
Tragic # 70
Playoff odds >99.9%
Division 99.8% • Wild card 0.2%
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 103 wins • typical playoff line ≈ 86 wins
Line = final wins of each season's last team in, averaged over the past 4 seasons.
+18 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 Los Angeles Dodgers beat New York Mets tonight, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
  • If Los Angeles Dodgers lose to New York Mets tonight, your Tragic number -1.
    Tragic -1
Other games
  • Root for Cincinnati Reds to beat St. Louis Cardinals 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 Los Angeles Dodgers go 6-4 while Arizona Diamondbacks go 5-5:
Magic # 45 → 37Magic -8 Tragic # 70 → 61Tragic -9
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Los Angeles Dodgers magic number right now?

The Los Angeles Dodgers magic number is currently 45. Any combination of Los Angeles Dodgers wins and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 45 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Los Angeles Dodgers elimination number?

The Los Angeles Dodgers elimination number is 70. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Los Angeles Dodgers lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Los Angeles Dodgers playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Los Angeles Dodgers make the playoffs in about >99.9% 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 Los Angeles Dodgers last make the playoffs?

The Los Angeles Dodgers last made the MLB playoffs in 2025 — the most recently completed season.

When did the Los Angeles Dodgers last win the World Series?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 9 World Series titles, most recently in 2025.

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.

Full guide: how magic numbers work →