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This article is part of our Rankings & Tiers series, an evaluation across sport about the key players, front offices, teams, franchises and much more.
Throughout 2025, you have seen more than 100 executives across the four biggest North American leagues weigh in on the most-respected front offices in their respective sports.
The Athletic’s reporters not only got these executives to rank their peers, but also weigh in with a range of observations — mostly admiring, always candid.
Now it’s your chance to pick the Ultimate Front Office of 2025.
Review our rankings. Then, right below that, take this simple three-question survey — it will take you less than a minute — and influence the final tally. At the end of the week, we will reveal your choice for best front office of the year.
⚾ MLB: Dodgers’ dominate
🏈 NFL: Champs’ advantage
🏒 NHL: Panther power
🏀 NBA: Who can stop OKC?
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