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New York Yankees (NYY)

American League – East • Record: 59-45 (0.567)
Race:

Seed Holding a wild card spot — Minnesota Twins is the first team out
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 11 rivals contending for 3 spots
Magic # 50
Tragic # 66
Playoff odds 98.4%
Division 31.5% • Wild card 66.9%
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 92 wins • typical playoff line ≈ 87 wins
Line = final wins of each season's last team in, averaged over the past 4 seasons.
+5 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 New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Phillies tonight, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
  • If New York Yankees lose to Philadelphia Phillies tonight, your Tragic number -1.
    Tragic -1

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If New York Yankees go 6-4 while Minnesota Twins go 5-5:
Magic # 50 → 44Magic -6 Tragic # 66 → 57Tragic -9
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.

Frequently asked questions

What is the New York Yankees magic number right now?

The New York Yankees magic number is currently 50. Any combination of New York Yankees wins and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 50 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the New York Yankees elimination number?

The New York Yankees elimination number is 66. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the New York Yankees lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the New York Yankees playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the New York Yankees make the playoffs in about 98.4% 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 New York Yankees last make the playoffs?

The New York Yankees last made the MLB playoffs in 2025 — the most recently completed season.

When did the New York Yankees last win the World Series?

The New York Yankees have won 27 World Series titles, most recently in 2009.

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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