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NL Central

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 23: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after stealing second base in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on June 23, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Reds, Pirates, Brewers, Cardinals, Cubs: The good, bad, and injured

Beau Adams
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MLB Power Rankings: Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves setting the pace

MLB division rankings: All six division standings by run differential

MLB Memorial Day check-in: Who is a contender and who is a pretender?

May 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Austin Wynns (16) tags Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) out at home plate attempting to score during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsMay 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Austin Wynns (16) tags Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) out at home plate attempting to score during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The NL Central: Baseball’s version of No Man’s Land

Bill Felber
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Apr 14, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws to the plate in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY SportsApr 14, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws to the plate in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Brewers, Cubs, Cardinals and more: Bold May predictions for NL Central teams

Scott Roche
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Apr 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich (22) hits a double against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY SportsApr 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich (22) hits a double against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

MLB roundup: National League Central monthly check-up

K Michael Sweetman
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 24: Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a two-run home run in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs in game one of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on September 24, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 24: Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a two-run home run in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs in game one of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on September 24, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

MLB division preview and predictions: NL Central

Jack McKenney
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Sep 30, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) hits a one run single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY SportsSep 30, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) hits a one run single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

1 bold prediction for each National League Central team in 2023

Noah Yingling
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Sep 30, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) hits a one run single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY SportsSep 30, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) hits a one run single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinals, Brewers or Cubs? Which NL Central team lineup is best?

Noah Yingling
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jordan Montgomery #48 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jordan Montgomery #48 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

These National League teams need to take the next step this offseason

Darren Klein
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Aug 25, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington looks on during batting practice before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsAug 25, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington looks on during batting practice before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

2022 MLB front office rankings: The National League Central

Bill Felber
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 16: David Stearns President of the Milwaukee Brewers before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field on April 16, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 16: David Stearns President of the Milwaukee Brewers before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field on April 16, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

NL Central: A midseason 2022 front office assessment

Bill Felber
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Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington looks on during batting practice before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsPittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington looks on during batting practice before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Rating MLB general managers for 2021: The NL Central

Bill Felber
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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) turns a double play as Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (9) slides into second base during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.Chicago Cubs At Cincinnati Reds July 4Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) turns a double play as Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (9) slides into second base during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.Chicago Cubs At Cincinnati Reds July 4

MLB: Assessing the NL Central GMs at the midway point

Bill Felber
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PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 07: Former Pittsburgh Pirates player Bob Walk stands on the field before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the National League Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on October 7, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 07: Former Pittsburgh Pirates player Bob Walk stands on the field before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the National League Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on October 7, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Rating the MLB TV booths: The NL Central

Bill Felber
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JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals in action against the Houston Astros during a Grapefruit League spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 20, 2021 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals in action against the Houston Astros during a Grapefruit League spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 20, 2021 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2021 MLB predictions: Previewing the NL Central

David Hill
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 28: Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals and Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers meet at first base in the eighth inning at Miller Park on August 28, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 28: Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals and Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers meet at first base in the eighth inning at Miller Park on August 28, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Does anyone want to win the National League Central?

Travis Koch
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 28: Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations of the Chicago Cubs at a press conference introducing David Ross as the new manager of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 28: Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations of the Chicago Cubs at a press conference introducing David Ross as the new manager of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

MLB: Rating the front offices of the NL Central

Bill Felber
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 22: Yu Darvish #11 of the Chicago Cubs pitches \a at Wrigley Field on September 22, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 22: Yu Darvish #11 of the Chicago Cubs pitches \a at Wrigley Field on September 22, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

MLB win totals: NL Central over or under according to Vegas

Travis Koch
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CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 30: Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a double to left field in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on June 30, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 8-6. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 30: Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a double to left field in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on June 30, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 8-6. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Eleven days in August that can change the NL Central

Bill Felber
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CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 20: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Cincinnati Reds talks with Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds in the dugout during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on July 20, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 3-2. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 20: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Cincinnati Reds talks with Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds in the dugout during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on July 20, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 3-2. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

NL Central: The ins, the outs, and the underdogs

James Barone
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CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 15: Joey Votto #19 and Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrate after Suarez hit a game tying two run home run in the 8th inning against Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on May 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 15: Joey Votto #19 and Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrate after Suarez hit a game tying two run home run in the 8th inning against Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on May 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

2019 MLB Season: In the NL, it’s The Wild Wild… Central?

Adam MacKinnon
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CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 02: Sonny Gray #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during a game against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park on June 2, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Nationals won 4-1. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 02: Sonny Gray #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during a game against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park on June 2, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Nationals won 4-1. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

2019 MLB Season: Rating the NL Central GMs

Bill Felber
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 01: Members of the Milwaukee brewers celebrate after beating the Chicago Cubs in the National League Tiebreaker Game at Wrigley Field on October 1, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 3-1 to win the Central Division. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 01: Members of the Milwaukee brewers celebrate after beating the Chicago Cubs in the National League Tiebreaker Game at Wrigley Field on October 1, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 3-1 to win the Central Division. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Letters to Santa from the loaded NL Central

Trevor Hooth
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 2: Maikel Franco #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies is dosed with water after hitting a game winning walk-off three-run home run in the ninth inning during a game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on August 2, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 5-2. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 2: Maikel Franco #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies is dosed with water after hitting a game winning walk-off three-run home run in the ninth inning during a game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on August 2, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 5-2. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking down Wild-card foes in NL Central

Tal Venada
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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 27: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Chicago Cubs watches as his team takes on the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on April 27, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 27: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Chicago Cubs watches as his team takes on the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on April 27, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NL Central: Top needs for each team at the MLB Trade Deadline

Jacob Chatfield
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 6: Andrew McCutchenPHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 6: Andrew McCutchen

MLB trade deadline preview: National League Central

Tim Haberin
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