What is the phillies magic number?

The Philadelphia Phillies' magic number is the combination of their wins and their closest competitor's losses needed for the Phillies to clinch a playoff spot. It essentially indicates how close the team is to securing a spot in the postseason. The lower the magic number, the closer the team is to clinching a playoff berth. Playoff spots are typically earned by having the best record within a division or being one of the top wild card teams in their league. Teams will celebrate once their magic number reaches zero and they have officially clinched a playoff spot.