National League Central

Milwaukee Brewers release young pitcher amid reds series Heavy.com13:43Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Brewers MLB

Milwaukee Brewers Jackson Chourio sends 10-word message amid huge milestone Heavy.com06:55Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Brewers MLB

Pirates place rookie RF Esmerlyn Valdez on IL with left hamstring strain, recall Ronny Simon Pittsburgh Tribune-Review14:19Pittsburgh Pirates MLB

Pirates activate 1B/of Ryan O’Hearn from IL Field Level Media20:46Pittsburgh Pirates MLB

Cubs reveal Dansby Swanson's return date with NL Wild Card stakes getting serious Cubbies Crib (Weblog)20:17Dansby Swanson Chicago Cubs MLB

Cubs’ Craig Counsell reveals when Dansby Swanson will return from IL ClutchPoints13:13Dansby Swanson Chicago Cubs MLB

Chicago Cubs quickly promote promising 20-year-old during Pirates series Heavy.com07:26Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Brewers MLB

Brewers demote struggling player after sweeping Cubs The Big Lead12:24Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Brewers MLB

Milwaukee Brewers make sudden Christian Yelich decision before reds series Heavy.com17:32Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Brewers MLB

Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers – September 11, 2026 Redleg Nation (Weblog)18:45Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Brewers MLB

Cubs reinstate right-hander Edward Cabrera, move him to bullpen MailOnline14:25Edward Cabrera Chicago Cubs MLB

Cubs activate Edward Cabrera, place Trent Thornton on 15-day IL MLB Trade Rumors12:57Edward Cabrera Chicago Cubs MLB

Watch Pirates’ Oneil Cruz crush hardest home run of MLB season vs. White Sox ClutchPoints23:00Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago White Sox MLB

Jones, Cruz power the Pirates to a 2-0 win over the White Sox MailOnline22:32Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago White Sox MLB

Brewers explode for 20 runs as playoff ticket becomes official Sporting News10:23Milwaukee Brewers MLB Playoffs MLB

Majors-best Brewers roll to playoff-clinching blowout and close in on NL Central title MailOnline00:30Milwaukee Brewers MLB Playoffs MLB

Guardians’ AL Central hopes get major boost after rivals’ sweep Guardians Nation16:06Chicago White Sox Cleveland Guardians American League Central

White Sox are running out of breathing room atop the AL Central Da Windy City (Weblog)17:16Chicago White Sox Cleveland Guardians American League Central

St. Louis Cardinals make sudden Jordan Walker decision during White Sox series Heavy.com16:35Jordan Walker St. Louis Cardinals MLB

St. Louis Cardinals announce Jordan Walker decision before White Sox series Heavy.com15:09Jordan Walker St. Louis Cardinals MLB

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St. Louis Cardinals Make Sudden Jordan Walker Decision During White Sox Series Heavy.com16:35

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Why the Cubs are hoping Edward Cabrera emulates Roki Sasaki in move to bullpen Chicago Sun-Times15:01

In the last 4 hours

Brandon Sproat's future, Brewers bullpen rotation in limbo following late-game meltdown Dairyland Express14:40

Pirates place rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on injured list with a left hamstring injury MailOnline14:35

Cabrera returns from IL ready to step up in new role out of Cubs' 'pen Chicago Cubs - Official Site14:28

Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 9/12, 1:20 CT live Bleed Cubbie Blue14:25

Cubs reinstate right-hander Edward Cabrera, move him to bullpen MailOnline14:25

Pirates place rookie RF Esmerlyn Valdez on IL with left hamstring strain, recall Ronny Simon Pittsburgh Tribune-Review14:19

Pirates place rookie OF Esmerlyn Valdez (hamstring) on IL Field Level Media14:16

Milwaukee Brewers Release Young Pitcher Amid Reds Series Heavy.com13:43

Bucs' offense dealt blow as Valdez (left hamstring strain) heads to IL Pittsburgh Pirates - Official Site13:39

Cubs roster move: Edward Cabrera activated, Trent Thornton to injured list Bleed Cubbie Blue13:34

Now is when Cubs need Alex Bregman most and history suggests he'll deliver Cubbies Crib (Weblog)13:15

Cubs’ Edward Cabrera set for new role after return from injury ClutchPoints13:08

Cubs Activate Edward Cabrera, Place Trent Thornton On 15-Day IL MLB Trade Rumors12:57

Brewers make MLB history after Friday night rout of Nl Central rival Reds Reviewing the Brew (Weblog)12:57

In the last 6 hours

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Saturday 9/12, 1:20 CT Bleed Cubbie Blue12:43

You Won’t Believe Which Chicago Cubs Player Has Been MLB’s Best Hitter Since the All-Star Break Sports Mockery12:31

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs: Paul Skenes vs. Clay Holmes Bucs Dugout12:18

Brewers' Logan Henderson closing in on unfathomable record to start MLB career Reviewing the Brew (Weblog)11:15

Cubs Rumors: Matt Shaw could hold the answer to their biggest offseason need Cubbies Crib (Weblog)11:03

In the last 8 hours

Christian Yelich Drops Honest Quote on Brewers Clinching Playoff Berth Heavy.com10:28

Cup of Joe (Starkey): Pirates need to sign Oneil Cruz to long-term deal Pittsburgh Tribune-Review10:25

Brewers explode for 20 runs as playoff ticket becomes official Sporting News10:23

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the Pirates Bleed Cubbie Blue10:11

Checking In on the Cardinals’ 2025 Draft Class Viva El Birdos10:02

Elly De La Cruz Post-Reds Future Made Clear Heavy.com09:48

Kyle Leahy, Cardinals seek to prolong White Sox slump Field Level Media09:40

With playoff berth secured after 20-0 rout, Brewers focus on rematch vs. Reds Field Level Media09:30

What Pat Murphy's Favorite Sequence of a Blowout Clincher Means for Brewers in October TwinsCentric, LLC (Weblog)09:20

9-Year MLB Pitcher Signs in Kbo After Release From Pirates Heavy.com09:18

Cubs' bullpen fiasco could prompt them to get uncomfortable in Adrian Morejon pursuit Cubbies Crib (Weblog)09:11

Brewers Minor League Link Report (9/11): Sounds and Shuckers Fall as Hardin's Unknown Injury… TwinsCentric, LLC (Weblog)09:10

Pirates president Travis Williams’ family shares 30-year bond with AHN doctor Pittsburgh Tribune-Review09:06

The Opener: Brewers, Caminero, Wild Card Races MLB Trade Rumors09:03

Earlier today

Ultimate occupational hazard of managing the Cubs? The incessant mood swings of fans The Guam Daily Post08:20

Chicago Cubs news — Conforto, PCA, Bregman Bleed Cubbie Blue08:19

Chicago Cubs Quickly Promote Promising 20-Year-Old During Pirates Series Heavy.com07:26

Youngest and Oldest Silver Slugger Winners in Cubs History Cubbies Crib (Weblog)07:19

Milwaukee Brewers Jackson Chourio Sends 10-Word Message Amid Huge Milestone Heavy.com06:55

Justin Steele Cubs Return Could Give Bullpen a Needed Boost Last Word On Sports05:09

Pirates ace Paul Skenes hopes for better outcome vs. Cubs Field Level Media04:44

McCoy: Friday Night Lights — Brewers bury Reds, 20-0 Springfield News-Sun, Ohio03:07

MLB roundup: Rays, Brewers become first teams to clinch playoff berths Field Level Media02:53

Brewers Manager Makes Statement After Clinching Postseason Berth Heavy.com02:21

Pirates farm report for Sept. 11, 2026: Wyatt Sanford, Edward Florentino homer to send… Pittsburgh Tribune-Review02:05

As Cardinals honor their past, young hitters are coming into their own St. Louis Cardinals - Official Site01:50

Rookies power Cardinals to win as White Sox’s division lead shrinks Field Level Media01:11

Bringing the heat: Cards' No. 9 prospect reaches 102 mph in dominant Double-A debut St. Louis Cardinals - Official Site01:09

Rookies Báez and Bernal lead Cardinals to 7-3 win over White Sox MailOnline00:40

White Sox drop fourth straight as division lead is down to a half-game Chicago White Sox - Official Site00:39

Reds on wrong end of lopsided loss to Brewers Cincinnati Reds - Official Site00:36

St. Louis Cardinals Killer B’s Bats Erupt to Defeat White Sox Friday Night Viva El Birdos00:33

Majors-best Brewers roll to playoff-clinching blowout and close in on NL Central title MailOnline00:30

Yesterday

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn moves to Knoxville Bleed Cubbie Blue23:50 11-Sep-26

Brewers put exclamation point on postseason clinch with dominant win over Reds Reviewing the Brew (Weblog)23:42 11-Sep-26

Postseason FAQ: What's next for Brewers? Milwaukee Brewers - Official Site23:30 11-Sep-26

Brewers secure postseason berth with stunning shutout of Reds La Crosse Tribune, Wisconsin23:20 11-Sep-26

Cincinnati Reds Ripped After Latest Embarrassment: ‘Just Pack It up and Go Home’ Heavy.com23:18 11-Sep-26

Brewers demolish Reds 20-0, wrap up postseason berth Field Level Media22:59 11-Sep-26

Milwaukee Brewers clinch postseason spot in dominant 20-0 win over the Reds TMJ422:57 11-Sep-26

Brewers clinch playoff berth with dominant 20-0 win over Reds ClutchPoints22:53 11-Sep-26

Garrett Mitchell hits grand slam and MLB-best Brewers pound Reds 20-0 to clinch playoff spot MailOnline22:48 11-Sep-26

Brewers clinch playoff berth: 3 reasons they're World Series contender CBSSports.com22:47 11-Sep-26

Brewers demolish Reds 20-0, clinch playoff spot Brew Crew Ball22:39 11-Sep-26

Reds get embarrassed on national TV, lose 20-0 to Milwaukee Redleg Nation (Weblog)22:38 11-Sep-26

Brewers clinch eighth trip to playoffs in nine years Milwaukee Brewers - Official Site22:20 11-Sep-26

Milwaukee Brewers clinch postseason berth for 4th straight season FOX6 News Milwaukee22:18 11-Sep-26

Brewers' Lara makes catch so good it fools everybody Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Official Site21:36 11-Sep-26

Pirates activate 1B/OF Ryan O’Hearn from IL Field Level Media20:46 11-Sep-26

Cubs reveal Dansby Swanson's return date with NL Wild Card stakes getting serious Cubbies Crib (Weblog)20:17 11-Sep-26

White Sox-Cardinals series opener delayed by rain Chicago Sun-Times20:09 11-Sep-26

Why is the White Sox-Cardinals Game Delayed Today? When Will it Start? Heavy.com20:05 11-Sep-26

St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago White Sox Game Discussion Friday Viva El Birdos19:58 11-Sep-26

Two-time MLB All-Star, Dodgers World Series champion, might retire at 39 The Big Lead19:18 11-Sep-26

Bregman hits 25th homer as Cubs pound Pirates 12-2 to end 4-game skid CBS Chicago19:12 11-Sep-26

Steer (right wrist sprain) cleared to increase activities, but likely won't return in 2026 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Official Site18:54 11-Sep-26

Brewers Reacts Survey Results: What concerns you the most? Brew Crew Ball18:45 11-Sep-26

Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers – September 11, 2026 Redleg Nation (Weblog)18:45 11-Sep-26

Amid pitching issues, Alex Bregman, Cubs show what bats are capable of: ‘Being the best offense in baseball’ Chicago Sun-Times18:28 11-Sep-26

Cubs 12, Pirates 2: Alex Bregman’s three hits and homer lead a 16-hit attack Bleed Cubbie Blue18:25 11-Sep-26

Milwaukee Brewers Announce Big Luis Lara News Before Red Series Heavy.com18:13 11-Sep-26

Cubs promote top prospect Josiah Hartshorn, raising possibility of 2027 MLB debut Cubbies Crib (Weblog)18:05 11-Sep-26

Clay Holmes focused on winning with Cubs this year, but trade acquisition could make nice future piece Chicago Sun-Times17:54 11-Sep-26

ECU Hosts App State in Home Opener East Carolina Pirates - Official Site17:49 11-Sep-26

Pirates' rookie pitchers falter as margin for error shrinks in NL Wild Card race Pittsburgh Pirates - Official Site17:46 11-Sep-26

Brice Turang predicted to lose Gold Glove to Cardinals’ rookie due to one incomplete statistic Reviewing the Brew (Weblog)17:45 11-Sep-26

Alex Bregman, Michael Busch lead way as Cubs rout Pirates Field Level Media17:43 11-Sep-26

Chicago Cubs Pitcher Justin Steele Might Have Taken a Step Back During Latest Rehab Appearance Sports Mockery17:43 11-Sep-26

Alex Bregman hits his 25th homer and the Cubs pound the Pirates 12-2 to end their 4-game skid MailOnline17:32 11-Sep-26

Milwaukee Brewers Make Sudden Christian Yelich Decision Before Reds Series Heavy.com17:32 11-Sep-26

Bregman continues to show he's one of NL's best players with 3-hit game, 25th HR Chicago Cubs - Official Site17:26 11-Sep-26

The Cubs rout the Pirates in Chicago, snapping their four-game winning streak Pittsburgh Post-Gazette17:21 11-Sep-26

White Sox are running out of breathing room atop the AL Central Da Windy City (Weblog)17:16 11-Sep-26

Cubs crush trio of rookie pitchers, end Pirates’ 4-game winning streak Pittsburgh Tribune-Review17:16 11-Sep-26

Pirates rookie Valdez limps off with apparent left leg injury ESPN.com17:10 11-Sep-26

Reds look to pick up the pieces on the road in Milwaukee Red Reporter17:03 11-Sep-26

Esmerlyn Valdez Injury Update Is Bad News for Pirates Heavy.com16:51 11-Sep-26

Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez leaves game at Cubs with injury MailOnline16:41 11-Sep-26

Chicago Cubs Prospect Josiah Hartshorn Promoted to Double-A to End 2026 Season Sports Mockery16:32 11-Sep-26

Pirates activate slugger O’Hearn from IL ahead of series opener vs. Cubs TSN16:23 11-Sep-26

Cardinals’ Masyn Winn Returns to Lineup After Day Off Heavy.com16:20 11-Sep-26

Guardians’ AL Central Hopes Get Major Boost After Rivals’ Sweep Guardians Nation16:06 11-Sep-26

Brewers' Andrew Fischer stands alone in 21st century with latest record-breaking homer Reviewing the Brew (Weblog)15:23 11-Sep-26

St. Louis Cardinals Announce Jordan Walker Decision Before White Sox Series Heavy.com15:09 11-Sep-26

Pirates enter Wrigley Field as second-hottest team in NL Bucs Dugout15:07 11-Sep-26

Red Sox Make Notable Jarren Duran Move For Series Opener NESN.com15:05 11-Sep-26

Cubs No. 1 prospect Hartshorn moving on up to Double-A (reports) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Official Site14:49 11-Sep-26

Cubs hoping Swanson can return from oblique injury next week ESPN.com14:45 11-Sep-26

Cubs' bullpen could be bolstered with Cabrera nearing return, Miller, Steele rehabbing Chicago Cubs - Official Site14:44 11-Sep-26

Quakers Welcome Seton Hall to University City Penn Athletics14:39 11-Sep-26

Cubs hope to have shortstop Dansby Swanson back from oblique injury in a week MailOnline14:29 11-Sep-26

Cubs vs. Pirates, Friday 9/11, 1:20 CT live Bleed Cubbie Blue14:21 11-Sep-26

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Latest news on MLB National League Central, NL Central, covering the Cubs, Cardinals, Brewers, Pirates, Reds, divisional races and standings.

The National League Central is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions, comprising five historic franchises: the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cincinnati Reds. Established in 1994, the NL Central has become one of baseball's most competitive divisions, featuring teams with deep roots in America's heartland.

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed the 2025 division title with a 97-65 record, marking their third consecutive NL Central crown. The Chicago Cubs secured a Wild Card berth, setting up the first-ever postseason meeting between these I-94 rivals in the NLDS, which Milwaukee won in five games. Meanwhile, the division features emerging stars like Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, Brewers catcher William Contreras, and Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, alongside Pirates pitching sensation Paul Skenes.

The NL Central is renowned for intense rivalries that capture baseball's passionate spirit. The Cardinals-Cubs rivalry, often called the Route 66 or I-55 rivalry, stands among baseball's most storied matchups, with over 2,500 meetings since the late 1800s. The Brewers-Cubs I-94 rivalry has intensified since Milwaukee joined the division in 1998, particularly after Cubs manager Craig Counsell's 2023 departure from Milwaukee.

The division boasts remarkable baseball heritage, with the Cardinals' 11 World Series championships leading the way. The Cubs ended their 108-year drought in 2016, whilst the Reds' Big Red Machine dominated the 1970s. The Pirates celebrate five championships, and Milwaukee continues building toward their first title since moving to the National League.

Whether you follow the Cardinals' winning tradition, the Cubs' historic Wrigley Field, the Brewers' recent resurgence, the Pirates' storied past, or the Reds' rich legacy, our NewsNow NL Central feed delivers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage from reliable sources across all five teams.

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