With the Mariners out, there are a few teams tied now with an elimination number of 4. The Nationals have some how held on, but they still have a chance of being eliminated in August. Pittsburgh, now with an elimination number of 4, is also looking at a looming August exit. Here are the five lowest elimination numbers left in the majors:
1) Tie, Washington and Pittsburgh: 4
3) Cincinnati: 5
4) Kansas City: 10
5) Oakland: 11
Looking at the numbers listed, there is a chance for the Reds to be eliminated before August as well. Everyone else on this list will probably be eliminated the end of the first week of September. Theres a few other teams with elimination numbers of 13. In case you are wondering, the Mets are tied with the White Sox with the highest Magic Number sitting out 29, Signaling that both races will go down to the wire this year.
Now for guranteed winning and losing seasons. Once you reach 82 in that win or loss column, one part of your season fate has been sealed, whether or not you were a winner or a loser. Here are the teams that have clinched a losing season:
Seattle (83)
Washington (85)
San Diego (82)
Those teams don't even get to play for the .500 season in September. But on the other side of the ball, who has clinched a winning season already?
Chicago Cubs
Yep, thats it, there are a few teams with 80 wins, the Cubs are the only team that have it clinched so far. This turbulent season is about to come to a close, slightly one more month left!
