For the first time since we started these rankings way back in March … we have actual playoff teams. Our No. 1 team, the Brewers -- our No. 1 team since Aug. 4, in fact -- have locked in their postseason spot, and thanks to an afternoon win by the Dodgers, the Phillies are in as well. More are coming. We are in the nit and the grit now: We’re getting to the point when the only 12 that count are the playoff 12.

These rankings, as always, are compiled from MLB.com contributors whose names you can find at the bottom of this (and every) piece, but the words are mine. If you dislike the rankings, yell at all of us. But if you dislike the words, feel free to yell at me .

1. Brewers (previously: 1)

Seriously, congratulations to the Brewers for clinching their playoff spot this week. This tea

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