2027 MLB Power Rankings by NUT: Dodgers #1, Pirates #3, Reds #30
2027 MLB Power Rankings: All 30 Teams by NUT
The Dodgers lead the early 2027 MLB power rankings by NUT at +17.8 team SEASON NUT, ahead of the World Series champion Brewers (+16.8) and the Pirates (+13.5). The Reds are last at -10.3.Values are final 2026 regular-season team NUT as of November 4, 2026, before any club's 2027 moves count.
NUTis one number for production against league average, built on the advanced hitting and pitching stats analysts trust, not batting average or ERA. Defense is left out. Team NUT adds up a club's hitters and pitchers, so this is where each roster finished in 2026, not a forecast of 2027.
All 30 teams · 2026 team season NUT
The Cubs had the best hitters at +10.7 and the Yankees the best pitchers at +10.1. Colorado went 58-104 with +4.1 from its hitters, the #5 total among hitters in this table, and -6.1 from its pitchers.
Where NUT Disagrees With the Early Power Rankings
MLB.com published its early 2027 list on November 4, from a vote of its staff. A vote can weigh age, injuries and what a club may do next. NUT counts only what happened in 2026, so the gaps below show where the two measures differ. Both have the Brewers and Dodgers as the top 2.
Higher by NUT · 2026 team season NUT
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Pittsburgh went 82-80 and is #3 by NUT on +5.9 from its hitters and +7.6 from its pitchers. Toronto is the widest gap: 79-83, with -4.3 from its hitters and -1.3 from its pitchers. For more on record against production, see Manager of the Year by NUT vs record.
What Changes Before Opening Day
These rankings will move as rosters change. Tarik Skubal (+3.0 SEASON NUT) finished 2026 with the Dodgers and is a free agent. Jake Bauers (MIL, +2.9) and Seiya Suzuki (CHC, +2.5) have until November 17 to decide on a $23.15 million qualifying offer.
See all 143 free agents ranked by NUT, every signing and trade and the December 1 labor deadline. Opening Day is scheduled for March 25, 2027. For the live board, see Standings →
Quick Answers
Who is #1 in the 2027 MLB power rankings by NUT?
The Dodgers, at +17.8 team SEASON NUT from 2026. The World Series champion Brewers are #2 at +16.8 and the Pirates are #3 at +13.5.
Do these rankings include 2027 signings and trades?
No. They use final 2026 production for each club and count no move made for 2027. Values are as of November 4, 2026.
Which team differs most from the early rankings?
Toronto. MLB.com’s staff vote has the Blue Jays #13, and 2026 team NUT has them #29 at -5.6, a gap of 16 spots.
Which team is last by NUT?
The Reds, at -10.3 team SEASON NUT: -3.9 from hitters and -6.4 from pitchers, in a 75-87 season.
When does the 2027 MLB season start?
Opening Day is scheduled for March 25, 2027. The labor deal expires December 1, 2026, and a lockout could affect the winter before then.