Edition No. 93 · Wed 23 Sept 2026 · Story 28 of 36

MLB Power Rankings: Who ends the season on top? Plus what to look forward to in 2027

The Athletic

The Athletic's final MLB power rankings of the 2026 season.

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  • 1.45Interest score15 of 36 in this edition
  • 1.00NewslettersCount not recorded yet, so neutral
  • 1.00On this siteWhat it touches: places, clubs, leagues
  • 1.45MovementRunning: in 3 of the last 7 editions

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