The Tampa Bay Rays have won the American League East four times and are close to securing a fifth division title.
The Rays have already secured a spot in the postseason party, but there is still plenty to play for. They have their sights set on the AL East crown and the No. 1 seed in the American League.
Magic Number To Win Division: 2
The Rays' magic number to win the AL East is down to just two. They need any combination of wins and New York Yankees' losses totaling two to win the division. Luckily for the Rays, the next team on the schedule is none other than the Yankees.
The Rays are headed to the Bronx for a four-game series against the Yankees and have a chance to pop champagne in the visitors' clubhouse. With just one win against the Yankees, the Rays will officially be AL East champions for the first time since 2021.
The Rays are going to have a first-round bye and will have home-field advantage throughout the postseason once they officially win the division. They will face the winner of the matchup between the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds. That matchup is pretty much guaranteed to be between the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. It's looking like only one AL East team will play in the American League division series, and the Rays are going to try to make sure it's them.