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Final MLB Power Rankings of Regular Season Before 2026 Postseason

Final regular-season power rankings flip playoff expectations, with the Brewers atop and the Padres surging into contention

By · Published September 29, 2026  08:42 UTC · Updated September 29, 2026  09:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Final regular-season power rankings flip playoff expectations, with the Brewers atop and the Padres surging into contention
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Fans will feel a sudden shift in playoff hopes as the final regular‑season power rankings reorder the postseason picture. CBS Sports placed the Padres on a surge and crowned the Brewers as the top team, and Bleacher Report published the complete final rankings.

Tom Verducci’s ten takeaways in Sports Illustrated and USA Today’s awards underscore why the list looks different from earlier weeks. With the Padres riding momentum and the Brewers entering as favorites, the question remains how these rankings will hold up once the playoffs begin.

Analysts will watch early round matchups to see if San Diego can translate its surge into series wins, and whether Milwaukee can sustain its top‑seed advantage against rising challengers.

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What are the final MLB power rankings for the 2026 regular season?

The rankings place the Milwaukee Brewers at No. 1 and show the San Diego Padres climbing into the top tier; the full ordering is detailed by Bleacher Report.

Which outlets provided analysis of the season’s trends?

Sports Illustrated featured Tom Verducci’s ten takeaways, USA Today listed the best, worst and weirdest awards, while CBS Sports and Bleacher Report released the power rankings.

What aspect of the postseason is still uncertain?

How the Brewers’ top‑seed status and the Padres’ momentum will translate into actual playoff performance remains open.

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