Standings
A look at where the Los Angeles Dodgers stack up in both the National League West and, if applicable, the National League wild card races.
Dodgers magic number
With the Giants' home loss, the Dodgers lowered their magic number to clinch the National League West down to seven.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers lowered their magic number to clinch the National League West down to nine on Friday night.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers lowered their magic number to clinch the National League West on Wednesday thanks to a win over the Rockies.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers on Tuesday lowered their magic number to clinch the NL West to 11, thanks to a Giants loss to the Reds.
Dodgers magic number
With a win on Monday night, the Dodgers lowered their magic number to clinch the NL Wes to 12.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers lowered their magic number to clinch the National League West down to 13, thanks to a win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks on Saturday night, lowering their magic number to clinch the NL West down to 14.
Dodgers magic number
With the Giants' loss to the Diamondbacks in Phoenix, the Dodgers own a nine-game lead in the National League West and now have a magic number of 15 to clinch the division.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers on Tuesday night lowered their magic number to clinch the National League West over the Giants to 16.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers beat the Angels to lower their magic number to clinch the National League West to 17.
Dodgers magic number
With the Giants' loss to the Diamondbacks in Phoenix, the Dodgers' magic number to clinch the National League West is down to 18.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers and Giants both won on Sunday, keeping the Dodgers' division lead at 7½ games and lowering their magic number to clinch the NL West to 19.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers with a win over the Padres on Saturday lowered their magic number to clinch the National League West to 20.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers lowered their magic number to 21 with a win over the Padres on Friday night in San Diego.
Dodgers magic number
With the Giants loss to the Rockies in Denver, the Dodgers' magic number to clinch the National League West was reduced to 21.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers magic number to clinch the NL West is now 23 after the Giants lost in Denver.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers magic number to clinch the National League West is down to 24 after Wednesday's win over the Giants.
Dodgers magic number
The Dodgers magic number to clinch the NL West is down to 26 after another win over the Giants.
Dodgers magic number to clinch the NL West
The Dodgers have built their lead in the National League West, and now have a magic number of 30 to clinch the division.
Dodgers still waiting word on NLDS opponent
The Dodgers have known for a few days they will open the NLDS at home on Friday, and they know their opponent will be the NL Central winner. But heading into Sunday, the final day of the regular season, they still don't know which team that will be.
Dodgers locked in as NL No. 2 seed
The latest look at the standings in the National League, which have the Dodgers the No. 2 seed, waiting to see whether they will face the Cardinals or Pirates in the NLDS.
Dodgers almost locked in as NL No. 2 seed
Thursday saw the five-team National League playoff quintet finalized with the second-place Giants clinching a wild card spot. None of the five seeds have been clinched just yet, but the Dodgers appear destined for the No. 2 seed.
Dodgers win West, Brewers stay alive
Dodgers take their second straight NL West division title plus clinch home field advantage in Division Series. NL Central and second Wild Card races yet to be decided
Pirates nab playoff spot, Dodgers clinch NLW tie
Old friend Russell Martin and the Pirates clinched a playoff spot on Tuesday night, when the Dodgers also won, moving to within one win of clinching the National League West.
Dodgers need just one more win
Dodgers 4, Giants 2. Soon. pic.twitter.com/rcEc0iaEoz
— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) September 24, 2014
The Dodgers lead the Giants by 4.5 games with 4.5 games (Dodgers have four, Giants have five) left to play. One more win and the division goes to the Dodgers.
NL playoff field close to being finalized
After the Dodgers dropped their series opener against the Giants, a look at the standing in the National League as well as Tuesday's schedule of potential playoff teams.
No. 2 seed seems most likely for Dodgers
After Sunday's win in Chicago and the Giants' loss in San Diego, the Dodgers have a good hold on the No. 2 seed in the National League. Here is a look at the standings and scenarios heading into the final week of the season.
Padres 8, Giants 2
Final from San Diego: Padres 8, Giants 2. pic.twitter.com/RKleEwX7DT
— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) September 21, 2014
The Giants were swept in San Diego by the Padres over the weekend, giving the Dodgers a 4.5-game lead with six games to play (seven for San Francisco). The Dodgers magic number to clinch the NL West is now 3).
Dodgers lower magic number with win over Cubs
Matt Kemp, Yasiel Puig lead Dodgers over Cubs http://t.co/ATyGLc5nIX pic.twitter.com/zEM8hA3ybB
— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) September 21, 2014
A win over the Cubs lowered the Dodgers' magic number to clinch the NL West to four.
Giant loss reduces magic number to 5
A tough afternoon was eased a bit by the Giants losing to Andrew Cashner and the Padres but the Nationals move closer to clinching overall home field advantage
Padres 3, Giants 2
Final from San Diego: Padres hold on to beat Giants, 3-2 pic.twitter.com/7vSvwWdsFm
— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) September 21, 2014
With the Giants' loss to the Padres in San Diego, the Dodgers maintain a 3.5-game lead in the National League West and lowered their magic number to clinch the division to five.