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MLB magic numbers, schedules: Astros back in playoffs; Blue Jays gain on Yankees (9/17/22)
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Cardinals win 17th straight, clinch 2nd NL wild card spot
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Springer 3 HRs, Verlander 20th win, Astros clinch AL West
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FOX Sports: MLB on X: THEY ARE IN! The red hot @Cardinals win their 17th straight game and clinch a spot in the Postseason! / X
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NFL Week 17: Bengals defeat Chiefs to clinch AFC North title - Los Angeles Times
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Putting the finishing touches on his stellar season, Cardinals ace Wainwright can play closer, clinch wild-card berth
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Dodgers become first team to clinch playoff spot
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Yankees and Red Sox Will Meet in Wild-Card Game - The New York Times
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St. Louis Cardinals: Tracking the magic number
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Cardinals win 17th in a row, clinch Wild Card playoff spot
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Cardinals Math: What might it take for postseason?