From the Cubs’ mighty bats to the big question marks, ranking each MLB playoff team’s lineup

The Athletic ranked the lineups of the 13 MLB clubs holding at least a 10 percent chance of making the postseason. The Chicago Cubs secured the No. 1 ranking as the sport's highest-scoring offense, averaging 5.31 runs per game with 217 home runs. Pete Crow-Armstrong led the unit with 45 home runs, 39 stolen bases, and a 158 wRC+.

The rankings factored in second-half metrics, September performances, and split results against right- and left-handed pitchers. While Chicago paced the league offensively, clubs such as the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers also featured near the top in runs per game, while teams like the Cleveland Guardians posted lower scoring averages.