Cubs lead CBS Sports ranking of MLB playoff offenses

CBS Sports has ranked the offenses of the 12 teams entering the 2026 MLB playoffs, weighing overall production alongside home-run power. The ranking places the Chicago Cubs first, citing their major league-leading runs and OPS.

The Milwaukee Brewers offer a different route to scoring: they finished second in runs despite tying for 28th in home runs. CBS Sports says they led the majors in batting average and on-base percentage, and were near the top in doubles, triples and stolen bases.

The Houston Astros led the majors in home runs but ranked 13th in runs and seventh in OPS. The Chicago White Sox, meanwhile, ranked eighth in slugging and fifth in runs despite a low batting average; CBS Sports flags their reliance on home runs as a potential concern in the playoffs.

The ranking also weighs recent form and player availability. CBS Sports says the Padres’ offence improved sharply after the All-Star break, while the Dodgers had several hitters finish the season strongly. For the Yankees, it says Aaron Judge’s availability and form could significantly affect the lineup’s threat.

The Wild Card Series is scheduled to begin on 29 September, with four Game 1s. CBS Sports’ ordering and assessments are editorial judgements; the supplied article does not include detailed tables to independently check its ranking.