Dodgers, Rays, Brewers Top MLB Executives' Front Office Rankings

A recent survey by The Athletic of 40 MLB executives ranked the Los Angeles Dodgers as having the top front office in Major League Baseball, praised for their roster management, organizational culture, and consistent decision-making. The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers followed in second and third, respectively, with both small-market teams earning admiration for sustained success despite limited payrolls and frequent loss of key personnel to larger franchises. The Brewers, in particular, were highlighted as a 'gold standard of a small market' club for their ability to remain competitive in the National League Central and make the postseason six times in the last seven years. Executives widely respect the Brewers’ internal promotions and their knack for maximizing unheralded talent, with one noting the team keeps winning even as leaders are poached. The Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees rounded out the top five, with the Guardians commended for their consistent performance despite low spending. The poll underscores the industry-wide respect for both big-spending and resourceful, smaller-market franchises.