Brewers maintain top MLB power ranking ahead of playoffs
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers continue to impress in the MLB, holding the best record at 81-50 as of August 24, 2026. After a slow start, they surged with a 68-37 run, including recent victories over teams like the Dodgers and Braves. Their strong performance this season positions them as potential World Series contenders, especially with a solid pitching lineup. Other teams on the rise include the Phillies, who are on a nine-game winning streak, and the Red Sox gaining momentum with key players returning soon.
- •Brewers are 81-50, leading the MLB as of August 24.
- •Team has gone 68-37 since a 13-13 start this season.
- •Recent wins include three-out-of-four against the Dodgers.
- •Phillies currently riding a nine-game winning streak.
- •Red Sox expected to welcome back key players this week.
- 12:17 PMCBS MLB — MLB Power Rankings: All hail the Brewers (again); next stop, a World Series title?
"Elsewhere, the Phillies and Red Sox are on a heater and the Tigers' post-trade deadline magic appears to have run out
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 8:14 PMHow to watch Guardians vs Rays Game 5: ALCS, live stream, TV channel, free
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 5:00 PMGame Five Preview
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 2:45 PMBrewers Could Be Even Better Next Season
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 1:49 PMYankees Should Consider Replacing Ryan McMahon With This Free Agent
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 1:30 PMI’m rooting for the Brewers to win the World Series
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 11:24 AMBrewers slugger Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP award against hometown Dodgers