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MLB teams that clinched earliest
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MLB earliest date every team has clinched a playoff berth since
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Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth - The
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MLB 2023 preview: Rankings, playoff odds for all 30 teams - ESPN
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MLB playoff picture: What's at stake Wednesday, magic numbers
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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and
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Blue Jays officially clinch post-season spot with Orioles' loss to
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Resilient Rangers beat Mariners to clinch first MLB postseason
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Red Sox clinch 2021 Wild Card spot