So far, the Milwaukee Brewers are the only team to clinch a division, but the Los Angeles Dodgers could join them as early as Wednesday night.
Dodgers Magic Number Down To 1
The Los Angeles Dodgers don't need any help to clinch another National League West title. With a win against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night, the Dodgers will be National League West champions for the fifth straight season.
The Dodgers have won the division 12 of the last 13 seasons. It's not a surprise to anyone that the team is once again set up to claim a division title, but they have bigger aspirations. The Dodgers are looking to three-peat as World Series champions.
Even if the Dodgers lose on Wednesday, a loss by the San Diego Padres would get them in. Winning the division is a big step in that direction for the Dodgers, but they still have plenty to play for the rest of the regular season.
Playing For Bye
The Dodgers have a 3 1/2 game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the No. 2 seed in the National League. Having a top-two seed means the Dodgers would have a bye, and considering how banged up they are, they need it.
The Dodgers trail the Brewers by two games for the best record in baseball and the No. 1 seed. Having the top seed would guarantee them home-field advantage through the National League postseason.