A.M. Wahoo’s: Indians Win, Magic Number at 5

Taking a look at the news surrounding the Cleveland Indians and the rest of the MLB on the morning of September 22, 2016.

The Cleveland Indians continued the march to the playoffs Wednesday night with a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. The magic number is now down to five, meaning the team has a great chance to clinch an AL Central during this final home stand.

While we wait for the magic number to go down again, let’s take a look at the news surrounding the Indians and the rest of the MLB in today’s edition of A.M. Wahoo’s.

Cleveland Indians News:

Could Danny Salazar Have an Impact for the Indians in the Playoffs?

"We already know that the Cleveland Indians will be working with an abbreviated starting rotation once the postseason hits. With the injuries to Danny Salazar and Carlos Carrasco, the Tribe will be relying on the quartet of Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer, Josh Tomlin, and Mike Clevinger to take the ball and pitch on shorter than usual rest."

Reliving Every Cleveland Indians Walk-off Win in 2016

"Tuesday night’s 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals marked the 11th time in 2016 that the Cleveland Indians won in a walk-off. That total is the most in all of Major League Baseball, and what makes it all the more impressive is how it seems it’s a different player assuming the role of hero each time."

Cleveland Indians: One Month Doesn’t Define Josh Tomlin

"The 2016 Cleveland Indians are a team known for having great starting pitching, and Josh Tomlin has been a key reason for that reputation for much of this season. Tomlin had a great outing Tuesday night, going 6 2/3 innings, allowing one run and striking out three batters. His great performance allowed the team to remain in the game, ultimately winning in walk-off fashion in the bottom of the ninth."

Cleveland Indians: Must Play Like ’15 Royals To Win It All (Factory of Sadness)

"When comparing the Cleveland Indians to the Kansas City Royals, both organizations have a lot in common. Beyond the obvious as A.L. Central division rivals who plays in small markets, both playing styles are pretty similar."

Tyler Naquin is Struggling (Let’s Go Tribe)

"On the night of Friday, August 19, Tyler Naquin provided the Cleveland Indians with what is to this point the highlight of their season, hitting a walk-off inside-the-park home run to beat Toronto. It was the first play like that for the Indians in a full century, and it was awesome. At the end of that play, Naquin was batting .316/.377/.603, with a wRC+ of 158, and was one of the two leading candidates for American League Rookie of the Year."

MLB News:

MLB Playoffs 2016: 3 Reasons the Red Sox Will Make it (FanSided)

"With only 11 games left in the regular season, the Boston Red Sox hold an almost insurmountable four-game lead in the AL East. It would take an almost unfathomable collapse for the Red Sox to slip out of first place, let alone the playoffs (something something chicken and beer)."

Giants to Honor Vin Scully in His Final Game (Call to the Pen)

"The man behind the Los Angeles Dodgers big blue curtain has just a handful of games left in his extraordinary career. As many know, Vin Scully will retire at the end of the season after 67 years on the job."

Gary Sanchez Fastest in MLB History to 19 Home Runs (ESPN.com)

"New York Yankees rookie Gary Sanchez has become the first player in major league history to hit 19 homers in his first 45 games. Sanchez’s solo drive in the sixth inning on Wednesday, his second homer of the night, allowed him to best Wally Berger of the 1930 Boston Braves. Berger went deep 19 times in his first 51 games, while Sanchez was playing in the 45th game of his career — 43 games this season and two games last season. The two blasts were Sanchez’s fourth and fifth homers in his past four games."