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Cardinals officially add new high-energy fan section to capitalize on the Tarps Off movement at … Red Bird Rants (Weblog)09:49St. Louis Cardinals MLB American League Central

Cardinals are bringing even more energy to Busch Stadium Sports Illustrated21:11St. Louis Cardinals MLB American League Central

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong fined for aiming vulgarity at fan UPI11:45Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox MLB

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong goes viral again for the wrong reasons Sports Illustrated21:31Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox MLB

Brewers' Kyle Harrison dominates as Cubs take fifth straight loss Deadspin04:59Milwaukee Brewers MLB Kyle Harrison

Brewers' Kyle Harrison gamble looks smarter with every start Sports Illustrated22:12Milwaukee Brewers MLB Kyle Harrison

Cubs right-hander Cabrera departs vs. Brewers with blister TSN21:31Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Cubs MLB

Cubs lose another starter midgame as rotation injuries continue to mount Heavy.com22:04Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Cubs MLB

Reds’ Chase Burns getting hit ‘in the meat’ had Terry Francona wincing hard ClutchPoints09:44Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies MLB

Reds’ Chase Burns shares encouraging update after injury scare vs. Phillies ClutchPoints11:40Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies MLB

Cubs' PCA calls pair of errors 'genuinely laughable' ESPN.co.uk00:17Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Cubs MLB

Cubs swept by Brewers as errors and injury concerns mount CHGO Sports23:56Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Cubs MLB

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly shares confident take after losing Reds series ClutchPoints23:02Philadelphia Phillies National League East MLB

Don Mattingly just misses history with Phillies losing to reds Sports Illustrated19:18Philadelphia Phillies National League East MLB

3 Matt Shaw trade fits that could also solve Cubs biggest trade deadline need Cubbies Crib (Weblog)18:11Chicago Cubs MLB MLB Trades

Cubs vs. Brewers lineup: Why is Matt Shaw not starting? Edward Cabrera blues, more Sports Illustrated18:17Chicago Cubs MLB MLB Trades

Pirates' Konnor Griffin makes history only done once in MLB in last 85 years Sporting News23:03Pirates' Konnor Griffin Pittsburgh Pirates MLB

Pirates' Konnor Griffin getting even better in may Sports Illustrated07:51Pirates' Konnor Griffin Pittsburgh Pirates MLB

Cubs reinstate left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar, designate Ty Blach for assignment MailOnline18:45Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Brewers MLB

Cubs reinstate left-handed reliever Thielbar, designate Blach for assignment TSN18:50Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Brewers MLB

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Cubs’ Crow-Armstrong says recent errors ‘genuinely laughable’ TSN08:23

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Horwitz homers, Griffin has four hits to help Pirates blank Cardinals Weirton Daily Times03:59

Craig Counsell Addresses Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Role After Struggles vs. Brewers Heavy.com03:50

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Cubs' PCA calls pair of errors 'genuinely laughable' ESPN.co.uk00:17

Konnor Griffin, five pitchers end Pirates' losing streak with shutout win over Cardinals Miami Herald00:10

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa snaps 8-game skid Bleed Cubbie Blue00:08

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Bcb After Dark: What do you think of ABS so far? Bleed Cubbie Blue23:58 20-May-26

Cubs swept by Brewers as errors and injury concerns mount CHGO Sports23:56 20-May-26

New Brewers community mural unveiled FOX6 News Milwaukee23:52 20-May-26

Carmen Mlodzinski gets plenty of support as Pirates shut out Cardinals Miami Herald23:39 20-May-26

Duno does it again: Reds' top prospect homers in 3 consecutive games for 2nd time this month Cincinnati Reds - Official Site23:39 20-May-26

Spencer Horwitz homers, Konnor Griffin has four hits to help Pirates blank Cardinals 7-0 Connecticut Post23:25 20-May-26

Konnor Griffin, five pitchers end Pirates' losing streak with shutout win Pittsburgh Post-Gazette23:23 20-May-26

Cardinals get blanked by Pirates, leaving them with third shutout loss of season St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri23:13 20-May-26

JJ Wetherholt’s Multi-Hit Game Not Enough-Cardinals Fall to Pirates 7-0 Viva El Birdos23:12 20-May-26

Mlodzinski shows off Bucs' starter depth with scoreless outing Pittsburgh Pirates - Official Site23:11 20-May-26

Carmen Mlodzinski, bullpen sharp as Pirates shut out Cardinals Pittsburgh Tribune-Review23:05 20-May-26

Pirates' Konnor Griffin makes history only done once in MLB in last 85 years Sporting News23:03 20-May-26

Sloppy Cubs muster 2 hits & commit 3 errors in 5-0 loss to Milwaukee FOX 32 Chicago23:03 20-May-26

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly shares confident take after losing Reds series ClutchPoints23:02 20-May-26

Brewers' Kyle Harrison dominates as Cubs shut out for fifth straight loss Miami Herald22:59 20-May-26

Brewers beat Cubs, sweep first NL Central rivalry series of season FOX6 News Milwaukee22:51 20-May-26

Offense punchless again as Cubs swept by Brewers at Wrigley Chicago Sun-Times22:43 20-May-26

Wheels come off for Cubs in first Wrigley sweep by MIL in nearly 5 years Chicago Cubs - Official Site22:43 20-May-26

Did Jed Hoyer Hint That the Cubs Could Call Up Jordan Wicks Soon? Sports Illustrated22:43 20-May-26

Pirates Getting Jared Triolo Work In Right Field MLB Trade Rumors22:42 20-May-26

Cubs Make Edward Cabrera Announcement After Removal From Brewers Game Miami Herald22:39 20-May-26

Dominant Harrison leads Brewers to 5-0 victory, sweep of Cubs Brew Crew Ball22:38 20-May-26

Kyle Harrison strikes out 11 as Brewers sweep sloppy Cubs with 5-0 win ESPN.co.uk22:34 20-May-26

Brewers’ Jake Bauers Breakout Looks Real Heavy.com22:34 20-May-26

Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong’s brutal error leads to Brewers’ little league home run ClutchPoints22:32 20-May-26

Concerning trend continues in Phillies series finale loss to Reds ClutchPoints22:32 20-May-26

Harrison's utter dominance puts bow on Brewers' sweep at Wrigley Milwaukee Brewers - Official Site22:22 20-May-26

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Peter Strzelecki Elects Free Agency MLB Trade Rumors22:12 20-May-26

Cubs Lose Another Starter Midgame as Rotation Injuries Continue to Mount Heavy.com22:04 20-May-26

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Goes Viral Again for the Wrong Reasons Sports Illustrated21:31 20-May-26

Cubs right-hander Cabrera departs vs. Brewers with blister TSN21:31 20-May-26

Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera departs vs. Brewers with blister on his middle finger MailOnline21:24 20-May-26

Cubs' Cabrera exits start vs. Brewers with blister ESPN.co.uk21:23 20-May-26

Pete Crow-Armstrong says he 'popped,' but how much are players expected to take from abusive fans? Chicago Sun-Times21:21 20-May-26

Edward Cabrera leaves Cubs-Brewers game with apparent injury ClutchPoints21:21 20-May-26

Chicago Cubs Injury Update: Edward Cabrera Momentarily Causes Widespread Doom Among Fan Base Sports Mockery21:15 20-May-26

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes another mistake on defense MailOnline21:14 20-May-26

Cabrera exits start with blister on right middle finger Chicago Cubs - Official Site21:11 20-May-26

Cardinals Are Bringing Even More Energy to Busch Stadium Sports Illustrated21:11 20-May-26

Edward Cabrera's injury is literally the very last thing the Cubs need right now Cubbies Crib (Weblog)21:04 20-May-26

MLB World Reacts to Pete Crow-Armstrong Costly Error in Cubs-Brewers Game Heavy.com21:03 20-May-26

It's Reality Week at Wrigley Field, where determined Brewers outclassed Cubs. What else is new? Chicago Sun-Times20:50 20-May-26

Brewers’ Pat Murphy Is Creating MLB’s Most Dangerous Mindset Heavy.com20:43 20-May-26

Brewers' Hamilton circles the bases after SHOCKING whiff by PCA Milwaukee Brewers - Official Site20:30 20-May-26

Brewers' Jesús Made showcases why he's No. 1 on the MLB's Top 100 prospect rankings Dairyland Express20:15 20-May-26

Cubs' recent offensive slump highlights the biggest flaw in the starting lineup Cubbies Crib (Weblog)20:13 20-May-26

Dodgers on Deck: Friday, May 22 at Brewers True Blue LA20:08 20-May-26

Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 5/20, 6:40 CT live Bleed Cubbie Blue19:45 20-May-26

Nola allows 4 runs on 8 hits as Phillies lose to Reds in series finale CBS Philadelphia19:27 20-May-26

Reds’ Eugenio Suarez doubles in his first at-bat while on rehab Redleg Nation (Weblog)19:21 20-May-26

Brewers Suddenly Have a Legit Weapon in Jake Bauers Sports Illustrated19:18 20-May-26

Don Mattingly Just Misses History With Phillies Losing to Reds Sports Illustrated19:18 20-May-26

Pirates recall their No. 11 prospect Dotel, option Mattson Pittsburgh Pirates - Official Site19:07 20-May-26

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Rebuilding structure in the Reds’ bullpen WXIX Fox 19, Ohio18:32 20-May-26

Reds 22-Year-Old Infielder Among Hottest Prospects in Baseball Sports Illustrated18:27 20-May-26

South side Milwaukee Brewers-backed mural celebrates community, sunset FOX6 News Milwaukee18:26 20-May-26

Cubs vs. Brewers Lineup: Why is Matt Shaw Not Starting? Edward Cabrera Blues, More Sports Illustrated18:17 20-May-26

Cardinals' Tai Peete is starting to look like a massive secondary piece from the Brendan… Red Bird Rants (Weblog)18:13 20-May-26

3 Matt Shaw trade fits that could also solve Cubs biggest trade deadline need Cubbies Crib (Weblog)18:11 20-May-26

Dansby Swanson explains what the Cubs can do to snap their hitting slump | Chicago Sports Tonight: FOX 32 Chicago17:58 20-May-26

Sal Stewart smashes Reds past Phillies in 9-4 victory Red Reporter17:47 20-May-26

Pirates Make Big Outfield Adjustment Before Cardinals Game Sports Illustrated17:47 20-May-26

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Wednesday 5/20, 6:40 CT Bleed Cubbie Blue17:42 20-May-26

Phillies drop first series under interim manager Don Mattingly with 9-4 loss to Reds Miami Herald17:23 20-May-26

Cubs have little to lose by taking a flyer on Aaron Bummer Da Windy City (Weblog)17:17 20-May-26

Pirates' first-round draft pick could come down to these two players Sporting News17:16 20-May-26

Jake Bauers reveals the one simple adjustment that saved his career Dairyland Express17:11 20-May-26

Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Is Separating Himself From Rookie Pack Sports Illustrated16:56 20-May-26

Phillies Drop First Series Under Don Mattingly Losing to Reds Sports Illustrated16:46 20-May-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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