What is a MLB magic number? The following is an explanation of an MLB magic number, courtesy of FanSided’s Noah Yingling: “Each MLB team has a “magic number” for the playoffs.

This year, that ‘magic number’ Americans believe they’ll need to retire comfortably is $1.26 million, according to Northwest Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress Study.

The New York Mets magic number is nearing single-digits for the playoff but the NL East race with the Braves is only getting tighter.