With their 6-1 loss at home against the Cardinals on Monday, the Houston Astros earned the right to pick first in the 2013 draft. This marks the second consecutive year the Astros will pick first.
Many exciting battles still remain, including those for second pick (the Cubs and Rockies are tied with nine games remaining; the Cubs would win a tiebreaker on the "strength" of their 71-91 record in 2011) and fourth pick (the Indians have moved a game ahead of the Twins with eight games left; Minnesota's 63-99 showing last year is enough to push them ahead in the event of a tie).
Meanwhile, congrats again to the Astros on finishing what they started. With the National League in line to have the first three picks in the 2013 draft, it is good that Houston is switching to the American League (with sincerest apologies to the "Death Before DH" crowd). Having one league dominate doesn't benefit baseball.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Standings through 9/23
Thanks to @zacharylevine for reminding me that ties in draft order are broken by previous year's record. Since the Astros also had the worst record in 2011, they win all tiebreakers.
This means that their magic number is one less than what I've been reporting and also that elimination dates I've provided were wrong. The corrected dates are listed here. I strive for accuracy and apologize for the earlier error.
If the Astros win on Monday or the Rockies lose, the race is over. Houston will have secured the right to pick first in the 2013 draft.
Houston's magic number: 1
Eliminated from contention:
This means that their magic number is one less than what I've been reporting and also that elimination dates I've provided were wrong. The corrected dates are listed here. I strive for accuracy and apologize for the earlier error.
If the Astros win on Monday or the Rockies lose, the race is over. Houston will have secured the right to pick first in the 2013 draft.
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 50 | 103 | 0 |
Colorado | 58 | 94 | -8.5 |
Houston's magic number: 1
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/22/12
- Cincinnati, 8/23/12
- Texas, 8/25/12
- NY Yankees, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
- San Francisco, 8/29/12
Chicago Sox, 8/29/12
Oakland, 8/29/12 - Baltimore, 8/30/12
Tampa Bay, 8/30/12
St. Louis, 8/30/12 - LA Dodgers, 8/31/12
LA Angels, 8/31/12
Detroit, 8/31/12
Pittsburgh, 8/31/12 - Arizona, 9/5/12
Milwaukee, 9/5/12
Seattle, 9/5/12 - Philadelphia, 9/7/12
- San Diego, 9/9/12
- NY Mets, 9/10/12
- Kansas City, 9/12/12
Toronto, 9/12/12
Boston, 9/12/12 - Miami, 9/14/12
- Minnesota, 9/19/12
Cleveland, 9/19/12 - Chicago Cubs, 9/23/12
- St. Louis at Houston
- Arizona at Colorado
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Standings through 9/22
It almost certainly is "too little, too late" but the three remaining combatants are making this end game as interesting as possible. Houston keeps beating the Pirates, while the Rockies and Cubs keep losing. If the Astros lose on Sunday and the Cubs win, this becomes a two-team race... but those are big ifs, and in this topsy-turvy world of September baseball, nobody is celebrating their draft position just yet.
Houston's magic number: 3
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 50 | 102 | 0 |
Colorado | 58 | 93 | -8.5 |
Chicago Cubs | 59 | 93 | -9 |
Houston's magic number: 3
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- NY Mets, 9/12/12
Kansas City, 9/12/12 - Toronto, 9/13/12
- Miami, 9/14/12
Boston, 9/14/12 - Minnesota, 9/19/12
- Cleveland, 9/20/12
- Pittsburgh at Houston
- St. Louis at Chicago Cubs
- Arizona at Colorado
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Standings through 9/21
With the Astros and Cubs both winning on Friday, Houston must wait until at least Sunday to pop the cork. Meanwhile, Colorado lost big at home, slipping into second. The Rockies have gotten serious about this.
Houston's magic number: 3
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 49 | 102 | 0 |
Colorado | 58 | 92 | -9.5 |
Chicago Cubs | 59 | 92 | -10 |
Houston's magic number: 3
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- NY Mets, 9/12/12
Kansas City, 9/12/12 - Toronto, 9/13/12
- Miami, 9/14/12
Boston, 9/14/12 - Minnesota, 9/19/12
- Cleveland, 9/20/12
- Pittsburgh at Houston
- St. Louis at Chicago Cubs
- Arizona at Colorado
Friday, September 21, 2012
Standings through 9/20
The Indians are the latest to bite the proverbial dust. Only three teams remain, although Houston can clinch as early as Saturday. The champagne is on ice...
Houston's magic number: 3
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 48 | 102 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 58 | 92 | -10 |
Colorado | 58 | 91 | -10.5 |
Houston's magic number: 3
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- NY Mets, 9/12/12
Kansas City, 9/12/12 - Toronto, 9/13/12
- Miami, 9/14/12
Boston, 9/14/12 - Minnesota, 9/19/12
- Cleveland, 9/20/12
- Pittsburgh at Houston
- St. Louis at Chicago Cubs
- Arizona at Colorado
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Standings through 9/19
The Twins, behind Josh Willingham's 4-for-5, 4 RBI performance, beat the Indians in the opener of the battle for fourth place on Wednesday. And by winning the game, they are losing the battle. BENCH WILLINGHAM!
Houston's magic number: 4
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 48 | 101 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 58 | 91 | -10 |
Colorado | 58 | 90 | -10.5 |
Cleveland | 61 | 88 | -13 |
Houston's magic number: 4
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- NY Mets, 9/12/12
Kansas City, 9/12/12 - Toronto, 9/13/12
- Miami, 9/14/12
Boston, 9/14/12 - Minnesota, 9/19/12
- Houston at St. Louis
- Reds at Cubs
- Rockies at Giants
- Twins at Indians (Battle for Fourth; Indians eliminated with a win)
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Standings through 9/18
Congrats to the Astros on losing their 100th game of the season Tuesday night. Huge milestone for them.
Meanwhile, the Cubs and Rockies find themselves engaged in a fierce battle for second, while the Twins and Indians are deadlocked at fourth. You can't ask for much more than what these teams are doing right now.
Houston's magic number: 5
Eliminated from contention:
Meanwhile, the Cubs and Rockies find themselves engaged in a fierce battle for second, while the Twins and Indians are deadlocked at fourth. You can't ask for much more than what these teams are doing right now.
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 48 | 100 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 58 | 90 | -10 |
Colorado | 58 | 89 | -10.5 |
Minnesota | 61 | 87 | -13 |
Cleveland | 61 | 87 | -13 |
Houston's magic number: 5
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- NY Mets, 9/12/12
Kansas City, 9/12/12 - Toronto, 9/13/12
- Miami, 9/14/12
Boston, 9/14/12
- Houston at St. Louis
- Reds at Cubs
- Rockies at Giants
- Twins at Indians (Battle for Fourth!!!)
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Standings through 9/17
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 48 | 99 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 58 | 89 | -10 |
Colorado | 58 | 88 | -10.5 |
Minnesota | 60 | 87 | -12 |
Cleveland | 61 | 86 | -13 |
Houston's magic number: 6
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- NY Mets, 9/12/12
Kansas City, 9/12/12 - Toronto, 9/13/12
- Miami, 9/14/12
Boston, 9/14/12
- Houston at St. Louis
Monday, September 17, 2012
Standings through 9/16
With a loss in San Francisco and a Cubs victory at home, the Rockies would move into second place. At this point, the battle for second is more compelling than the battle for first.
Houston's magic number: 6
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 48 | 99 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 58 | 88 | -10.5 |
Colorado | 58 | 87 | -11 |
Minnesota | 60 | 87 | -12 |
Cleveland | 61 | 86 | -13 |
Houston's magic number: 6
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- NY Mets, 9/12/12
Kansas City, 9/12/12 - Toronto, 9/13/12
- Miami, 9/14/12
Boston, 9/14/12
- none
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Standings through 9/14
And then there were five...
Houston's magic number: 7
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 46 | 99 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 57 | 87 | -11.5 |
Colorado | 58 | 85 | -13 |
Minnesota | 60 | 85 | -14 |
Cleveland | 60 | 85 | -14 |
Houston's magic number: 7
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- NY Mets, 9/12/12
Kansas City, 9/12/12 - Toronto, 9/13/12
- Miami, 9/14/12
Boston, 9/14/12
- Phi at Hou
Friday, September 14, 2012
Standings through 9/13
The Blue Jays are the latest team eliminated. The Red Sox and the Marlins put their shot at number 1 on the line on Friday, while Houston seeks to avoid a repeat of Thursday night's comeback victory against the Phillies. Now is not the time to start winning games.
Houston's magic number: 9
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 46 | 98 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 56 | 87 | -10.5 |
Colorado | 57 | 85 | -12 |
Minnesota | 60 | 84 | -14 |
Cleveland | 60 | 84 | -14 |
Miami | 63 | 81 | -17 |
Boston | 64 | 80 | -18 |
Houston's magic number: 9
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- NY Mets, 9/12/12
Kansas City, 9/12/12 - Toronto, 9/13/12
- Phi at Hou
- NYA at Bos (Boston is eliminated with a win)
- Cin at Mia (Miami is eliminated with a win and a Houston loss)
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Standings through 9/12
And the Astros manage to lose two out of three at home against the Cubs, putting yet more distance between the two teams. Houston needs just two more losses in their final 19 games to reach 100 on the season, although no bonus draft picks are awarded for reaching that milestone. Eight teams remain, and two more face elimination on Thursday.
Houston's magic number: 9
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 45 | 98 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 56 | 87 | -11 |
Colorado | 57 | 85 | -12.5 |
Minnesota | 59 | 84 | -14 |
Cleveland | 59 | 84 | -14 |
Miami | 63 | 81 | -17.5 |
Boston | 64 | 79 | -19 |
Toronto | 64 | 77 | -20 |
Houston's magic number: 9
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- NY Mets, 9/12/12
Kansas City, 9/12/12
- Phi at Hou
- Sea at Tor (Toronto is eliminated with a win)
- NYA at Bos (Boston is eliminated with a win)
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Standings through 9/11
The Astros win Game 2 of their showdown with the Cubs, who cling to the faintest of hope.
Houston's magic number: 11
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 45 | 97 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 55 | 87 | -10 |
Colorado | 57 | 84 | -12.5 |
Minnesota | 59 | 83 | -14 |
Cleveland | 59 | 83 | -14 |
Miami | 63 | 80 | -17.5 |
Boston | 64 | 78 | -19 |
Kansas City | 64 | 77 | -19.5 |
Toronto | 64 | 76 | -20 |
NY Mets | 65 | 77 | -20 |
Houston's magic number: 11
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- ChN at Hou
- Was at NYN (Mets are eliminated with a win)
- Sea at Tor (Toronto is eliminated with a win and a Houston loss)
- NYA at Bos (Boston is eliminated with a win and a Houston loss)
- KC at Min (Kansas City is eliminated with a win and a Houston loss)
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Standings through 9/10
Game 1 of the showdown in Houston goes to the visiting Cubs, as the Astros draw ever closer to their goal. They can almost taste that first pick. It has sort of a lemony flavor.
Houston's magic number: 11
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 44 | 97 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 55 | 86 | -11 |
Colorado | 57 | 83 | -13.5 |
Minnesota | 59 | 82 | -15 |
Cleveland | 59 | 82 | -15 |
Miami | 63 | 79 | -18.5 |
Boston | 63 | 78 | -19 |
Kansas City | 63 | 77 | -19.5 |
Toronto | 64 | 75 | -21 |
NY Mets | 65 | 76 | -21 |
Houston's magic number: 11
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12 - San Diego, 9/10/12
- ChN at Hou
- Was at NYN (Mets are eliminated with a win)
- Sea at Tor (Toronto is eliminated with a win and a Houston loss)
Monday, September 10, 2012
Standings through 9/9
A three-game showdown between the Cubs and Astros begins Monday night in Houston. Chris Volstad and Dallas Keuchel start in the opener. What more could you want?
Houston's magic number: 13
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 44 | 96 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 54 | 86 | -10 |
Colorado | 56 | 83 | -12.5 |
Minnesota | 58 | 82 | -14 |
Cleveland | 59 | 81 | -15 |
Boston | 63 | 78 | -18.5 |
Miami | 63 | 78 | -18.5 |
Kansas City | 63 | 77 | -19 |
Toronto | 64 | 75 | -20.5 |
NY Mets | 65 | 75 | -21 |
San Diego | 66 | 75 | -21.5 |
Houston's magic number: 13
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12
- ChN at Hou
- Was at NYN (Mets are eliminated with a win and a Houston loss)
- StL at SD (San Diego is eliminated with a win)
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Standings through 9/8
The Brewers were eliminated on Friday, and the Mariners and Phillies were eliminated on Saturday. If the Astros lose on Sunday, the Mets and Padres can be eliminated by winning their games.
Houston's magic number: 14
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 43 | 96 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 53 | 86 | -10 |
Colorado | 56 | 81 | -14 |
Minnesota | 57 | 82 | -14 |
Cleveland | 59 | 80 | -16 |
Miami | 62 | 78 | -18.5 |
Kansas City | 62 | 77 | -19 |
Boston | 63 | 77 | -19.5 |
Toronto | 63 | 75 | -20.5 |
San Diego | 65 | 75 | -21.5 |
NY Mets | 65 | 74 | -22 |
Houston's magic number: 14
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Milwaukee, 9/7/12
- Seattle, 9/8/12
Philadelphia, 9/8/12
- Hou at Cin
- ChN at Pit
- Atl at NYN (Mets are eliminated with a win and a Houston loss)
- Ari at SD (San Diego is eliminated with a win and a Houston loss)
Friday, September 7, 2012
Standings through 9/6
Three teams face elimination on Friday. The Cubs try to stay close to the relentless Astros. What will happen next in this scintillating race?
Houston's magic number: 17
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 42 | 95 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 51 | 86 | -9 |
Minnesota | 56 | 81 | -14 |
Colorado | 56 | 80 | -14.5 |
Cleveland | 58 | 79 | -16 |
Miami | 61 | 77 | -18.5 |
Kansas City | 61 | 76 | -19 |
Toronto | 61 | 75 | -19.5 |
Boston | 63 | 75 | -20.5 |
San Diego | 64 | 74 | -21.5 |
NY Mets | 65 | 72 | -23 |
Philadelphia | 66 | 71 | -24 |
Seattle | 67 | 71 | -24.5 |
Milwaukee | 67 | 70 | -25 |
Houston's magic number: 17
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- Hou at Cin
- ChN at Pit
- Cle at Min
- Col at Phi (Philadelphia is eliminated with a win and a Houston loss)
- Mil at StL (Milwaukee is eliminated with a win)
- Oak at Sea (Seattle is eliminated with a win)
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Standings through 9/5
And then there were fourteen...
Houston's magic number: 17
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 42 | 95 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 51 | 85 | -9.5 |
Minnesota | 56 | 81 | -14 |
Colorado | 56 | 79 | -15 |
Cleveland | 58 | 79 | -16 |
Miami | 60 | 77 | -18 |
Toronto | 61 | 75 | -19.5 |
Kansas City | 61 | 75 | -19.5 |
Boston | 63 | 75 | -20.5 |
San Diego | 64 | 74 | -21.5 |
NY Mets | 65 | 72 | -23 |
Philadelphia | 66 | 71 | -24 |
Seattle | 67 | 71 | -24.5 |
Milwaukee | 67 | 69 | -25.5 |
Houston's magic number: 17
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Arizona, 9/5/12
- ChN at Was
- Col at Atl
- Mil at Mia (Milwaukee is eliminated with a win)
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Standings through 9/4
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 42 | 94 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 51 | 84 | -9.5 |
Minnesota | 56 | 80 | -14 |
Colorado | 56 | 78 | -15 |
Cleveland | 58 | 78 | -16 |
Miami | 60 | 76 | -18 |
Toronto | 60 | 75 | -18.5 |
Kansas City | 61 | 74 | -19.5 |
Boston | 63 | 74 | -20.5 |
San Diego | 63 | 74 | -20.5 |
NY Mets | 64 | 72 | -22 |
Philadelphia | 65 | 71 | -23 |
Seattle | 66 | 71 | -23.5 |
Milwaukee | 66 | 69 | -24.5 |
Arizona | 67 | 70 | -24.5 |
Houston's magic number: 18
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Hou at Pit
- ChN at Was
- Min at ChA
- Col at Atl
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Standings through 9/3
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 42 | 93 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 51 | 83 | -9.5 |
Minnesota | 55 | 80 | -13 |
Colorado | 55 | 78 | -14 |
Cleveland | 57 | 78 | -15 |
Miami | 60 | 75 | -18 |
Toronto | 60 | 74 | -18.5 |
Kansas City | 60 | 74 | -18.5 |
Boston | 62 | 74 | -19.5 |
San Diego | 62 | 74 | -19.5 |
NY Mets | 64 | 71 | -22 |
Philadelphia | 65 | 70 | -23 |
Seattle | 66 | 70 | -23.5 |
Milwaukee | 65 | 69 | -23.5 |
Arizona | 66 | 70 | -23.5 |
Houston's magic number: 19
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Hou at Pit
- ChN at Was
- Min at ChA
- Col at Atl
Monday, September 3, 2012
Standings through 9/2
In just over a week, half the teams in baseball have been eliminated. Fifteen teams remain in the quest to reach bottom. The excitement is overwhelming.
Houston's magic number: 19
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 41 | 93 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 51 | 82 | -10.5 |
Minnesota | 55 | 79 | -14 |
Colorado | 55 | 77 | -15 |
Cleveland | 56 | 78 | -15 |
Miami | 59 | 75 | -18 |
Toronto | 60 | 73 | -19.5 |
Kansas City | 60 | 73 | -19.5 |
Boston | 62 | 73 | -20.5 |
San Diego | 62 | 73 | -20.5 |
NY Mets | 64 | 70 | -23 |
Philadelphia | 64 | 70 | -23 |
Seattle | 65 | 70 | -23.5 |
Milwaukee | 65 | 68 | -24.5 |
Arizona | 66 | 69 | -24.5 |
Houston's magic number: 19
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12 - Pittsburgh, 9/2/12
- Pit at Hou
- ChN at Was
- Min at ChA
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Standings through 9/1
Despite a rare Astros victory, three more teams were eliminated from contention on Saturday, including one from Los Angeles and another that claims to be from Los Angeles.
Houston's magic number: 20
Eliminated from contention:
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 41 | 92 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 51 | 81 | -10.5 |
Colorado | 54 | 77 | -14 |
Minnesota | 55 | 78 | -14 |
Cleveland | 56 | 77 | -15 |
Miami | 59 | 74 | -18 |
Kansas City | 59 | 73 | -18.5 |
Toronto | 60 | 72 | -19.5 |
Boston | 62 | 72 | -20.5 |
San Diego | 62 | 72 | -20.5 |
NY Mets | 63 | 70 | -22 |
Seattle | 64 | 70 | -22.5 |
Philadelphia | 64 | 69 | -23 |
Milwaukee | 64 | 68 | -23.5 |
Arizona | 66 | 68 | -24.5 |
Pittsburgh | 70 | 62 | -29.5 |
Houston's magic number: 20
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12 - LA Dodgers, 9/1/12
LA Angels, 9/1/12
Detroit, 9/1/12
- Cin at Hou
- SF at ChN
- Min at KC
- SD at Col
- Pit at Mil (Pittsburgh is eliminated with a win)
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Standings through 8/31
The Astros lost for the 49th time in 57 games on Friday. Here are some other terrible 57-game stretches in history for comparison:
Houston's magic number: 20
Eliminated from contention:
- 1962 Mets: 11-46
- 1949 Senators: 9-48
- 1916 A's: 4-53
Team | W | L | GB |
Houston | 40 | 92 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs | 51 | 80 | -11.5 |
Minnesota | 53 | 78 | -13.5 |
Colorado | 53 | 77 | -14 |
Cleveland | 55 | 77 | -15 |
Miami | 59 | 73 | -19 |
Kansas City | 59 | 71 | -20 |
Toronto | 60 | 71 | -20.5 |
Boston | 62 | 71 | -21.5 |
San Diego | 62 | 71 | -21.5 |
NY Mets | 62 | 70 | -22 |
Philadelphia | 63 | 69 | -23 |
Seattle | 64 | 69 | -23.5 |
Milwaukee | 63 | 68 | -23.5 |
Arizona | 66 | 67 | -25.5 |
LA Dodgers | 70 | 63 | -29.5 |
LA Angels | 70 | 62 | -30 |
Detroit | 70 | 61 | -30.5 |
Pittsburgh | 70 | 61 | -30.5 |
Houston's magic number: 20
Eliminated from contention:
- Washington, 8/23/12
- Cincinnati, 8/25/12
- Texas, 8/26/12
- Atlanta, 8/28/12
NY Yankees, 8/28/12 - San Francisco, 8/29/12
- Baltimore, 8/30/12
Chicago Sox, 8/30/12
Oakland, 8/30/12 - Tampa Bay, 8/31/12
St. Louis, 8/31/12
- Cin at Hou
- SF at ChN
- Min at KC
- SD at Col
- Ari at LAN (Dodgers are eliminated with a win)
- LAA at Sea (Angels are eliminated with a win)
- ChA at Det (Detroit is eliminated with a win)
- Pit at Mil (Pittsburgh is eliminated with a win)
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