Atlanta's leader delivered when it mattered most, and brought his team one step closer to an NL East title.

MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Friday, Sept. 4, along with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Saturday, Sept. 5.

The chase for October is on. Follow along with the updated MLB standings, playoff bracket and magic numbers.

The magic number continues to drop for the Philadelphia Phillies following another win.

Mid-to-late-September is the time of year when MLB fans hope to see their team punch its ticket to the postseason. Doing so is easier said than done, but that's always the dream scenario. The easiest ...