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MLB playoffs guide: matchups left to be decided – NBC Los Angeles
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Braves first MLB team to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to
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MLB magic numbers, schedules: Dodgers clinch NL West; Rays
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Rays clinch fifth straight playoff berth, fall to Orioles
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Boston Red Sox become first team in majors to clinch playoff spot
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Phillies clinch playoff spot with walk-off win
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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and
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AL Contenders check-in: The Orioles clinch the AL East - Camden Chat
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AL contenders check-in: Orioles and Rays clinch, Wild Card and