THE APEX TIMES
An offseason “way-too-early” snapshot from MLB.com places Milwaukee first, with Los Angeles second and New York third as the Hot Stove approaches.
’s offseason update is already asking a central question: where do teams stand heading into the 2027 season? In its way-too-early Power Rankings, the Brewers were ranked No. 1, a spot the piece frames as a potential championship baseline, even if it’s too soon to call a long-term run confirmed.
The Dodgers check in at No. 2, with the author pointing to a veteran core that may be near the end of its peak window, while also emphasizing the idea of younger talent providing runway for a return to contention. The Yankees are ranked No. 3, with the piece tying New York’s path to 2027 largely to staying healthy and building around young talent alongside Aaron Judge.
After Milwaukee, Los Angeles and New York, the early tier stretches through the rest of the top 10: Tampa Bay (No. 4), Atlanta (No. 5), Boston (No. 6), Chicago (No. 7), San Diego (No. 8), Philadelphia (No. 9) and the White Sox (No. 10).
The rankings then continue with a mix of optimism and open questions across the league. lists the Guardians (No. 11) with the biggest storyline centered on Jose Ramirez’s production and health, the Diamondbacks (No. 12) with uncertainty around Ketel Marte, and the Blue Jays (No. 13) built around whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns to his expected form.
In the late part of the list, the Mariners land at No. 14 after a disappointing 2026, the Pirates at No. 15 with confidence tied to the rotation, and the Astros at No. 16 following a postseason that the author describes as too close to comfortable. The Mets round out the top 17 in the piece.
Because this is an early offseason Power Rankings exercise, the ordering reflects outlook and author judgment rather than any official standings, player transactions, or confirmed 2027 rosters.