Dodgers, Braves and Brewers lead NL with top midseason grades

After two months of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers have earned A grades in the National League. The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants received F grades. Several other teams sit in the middle with a range of performances.

The Dodgers are on pace for 103 wins and remain favorites for a three-peat despite rotation injuries. Young players like Andy Pages have contributed significantly alongside established stars. The Braves have overcome early pitching injuries with strong rotation depth and a powerful offense. Bryce Elder and Martín Pérez have been key additions to the staff. The Brewers continue to win after trading Freddy Peralta and dealing with multiple injuries. Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison have pitched like aces, and Brice Turang has emerged as a star.

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