Tampa Bay Rays (TB)
Race:
Seed
Leading East — New York Yankees is 5 game(s) back
Numbers
Postseason berth clinched — confirmed by MLB
Clinched
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.
Tragic counts down to elimination — drops as you lose or the chaser wins.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Tampa Bay Rays magic number right now?
The Tampa Bay Rays have clinched a playoff spot — their magic number is 0.
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 Tampa Bay Rays last make the playoffs?
The Tampa Bay Rays have clinched a playoff spot in the 2026 season.
When did the Tampa Bay Rays last win the World Series?
The Tampa Bay Rays have never won the World Series.
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.