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Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Power Rankings: Brewers No. 1
ESPN puts the Brewers first, ahead of the Dodgers, Yankees and Rays, though the labor deal expires December first and a lockout looms; the season is optional.
Watch it as it aired: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 11:31 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are ESPN's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by ESPN: “Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Power Rankings: Are the Brewers No. 1?”, with reporting from CBS Sports.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:31 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: MLB, Brewers.
- BBN covered this story before: Barkley tears up over Ernie Johnson; Israel vote fight; MLB lockout… (October 29).
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- ESPNWay-Too-Early 2027 MLB Power Rankings: Are the Brewers No. 1?
- ESPNPower Rankings: First-week stats and trends that stand out for all 30 teams
- CBS SportsBrewers win 2026 World Series: How Milwaukee's first championship in franchise history came together - CBS Sports October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe Brewers won the World Series four games to one, beat the Rays four to one in Game Five, and ESPN already has them number one for next year.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAlready? They just won. Do they get to hold the trophy for even a day?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorLook, ESPN has the Dodgers second, the Yankees third, the Rays fourth.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorFifty-seven years Milwaukee waited, and they get one parade before somebody ranks them again.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWell, the Dodgers are second because they lost to Milwaukee, and I think that's a very respectful place to be beaten from.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's actually right. That is exactly how rankings work.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI got one?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBut I'm telling you, the collective bargaining agreement expires on December first, and a lockout looms.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorESPN ranked thirty teams for a season that might not happen.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen the Brewers are undefeated in twenty twenty-seven, and I'd call that a flawless preseason.
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