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Noah Hiles’ weekend thoughts: We’re still waiting on improvement from the Pirates' pitching staff Pittsburgh Post-Gazette09:07

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Braves rally past the Pirates for a sweep Weirton Daily Times09:02

In the last half-hour

Cubs RHP Jameson Taillon headed to Il with hamstring strain Miami Herald08:56

In the last hour

A's give sneak peek of future as they welcome Brewers to Vegas Miami Herald08:36

Cubs’ Alex Bregman makes ‘god awful’ admission after loss to Giants ClutchPoints08:29

In the last 2 hours

Reds, Padres each free-falling entering 3-game set Miami Herald07:44

In the last 4 hours

Chicago Cubs Star Alex Bregman Makes Brutally Honest Statement After Giants Loss Heavy.com07:06

Bregman takes blame for Cubs’ offensive woes after loss TSN07:00

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman says he has been terrible this season Chicago Sun-Times06:24

Cubs’ Jameson Taillon says he’s headed to IL after leaving vs. Giants with hamstring injury NBC Sports06:07

Matt Chapman’s clutch 10th inning RBI clinches Giants’ series win vs Cubs ClutchPoints05:56

Lee Jung-hoo's hitting streak reaches 15 games in San Francisco win The Korea Times05:52

Cardinals Make Roster Move on 3-Year MLB Player Before Mets Series Heavy.com05:34

With run in 10th, Giants end three-city trip with win over Cubs in Chicago San Francisco Chronicle05:33

Matt Chapman, Giants come up big to edge Cubs in 10th Miami Herald05:22

Chapman´s 10th-inning single gives the Giants a 2-1 win over the Cubs MailOnline05:18

Cubs to get Matthew Boyd back soon, but Jameson Taillon leaves game vs. Giants FOX 32 Chicago05:14

In the last 6 hours

Giants end lengthy road trip with 10-inning win over Cubs on Sunday Night Baseball Miami Herald05:12

Chapman’s 10th-inning single gives the Giants a 2-1 win over the Cubs Connecticut Post05:12

Cubs Waste Great Javier Assad Return in Series Finale vs. Giants – 3 Takeaways Sports Illustrated05:07

Giants get extra-inning revenge to top Cubs San Francisco Giants - Official Site04:53

Cubs’ Javier Assad shuts down Giants offense after Jameson Taillon injury ClutchPoints04:45

SF Giants end lengthy road trip with 10-inning win over Cubs on Sunday Night Baseball Mercury News04:41

Cubs righty Jameson Taillon forced to leave game vs. Giants in 2nd inning with strained left hamstring Chicago Sun-Times04:40

Kyle Freeland sets Rockies career milestone but Brewers cruise to 12-4 victory Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado04:31

Cardinals Hit Reset, Demote Struggling Victor Scott II Sports Illustrated04:16

Jameson Taillon Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Strain MLB Trade Rumors04:12

Cubs’ Jameson Taillon exits Giants game early with concerning injury ClutchPoints03:24

Jameson Taillon Injury Update: Cubs Make Announcement During Giants Game Miami Herald03:20

Purple Row After Dark: Brainstorming a new nightly mascot race Purple Row03:15

In the last 8 hours

Cubs lose Taillon after 1 inning with left hamstring strain Chicago Cubs - Official Site03:05

Cubs Lose Jameson Taillon to Injury During Giants Game Heavy.com02:41

Jason Benetti, in town to call Cubs, remembers working in 'partnership' with Stacey King Chicago Sun-Times02:38

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon leaves game against Giants in 2nd inning with hamstring injury MailOnline02:15

Rockies Wisely Gave Slugger Day Off After Scary Hit-by-Pitch Against Brewers Sports Illustrated02:13

Healthy Swanson remains out of Cubs' lineup amid struggles Chicago Cubs - Official Site01:54

Cardinals' Ramón Urías Suffers Setback, Delays Return to St. Louis Sports Illustrated01:53

Cubs vs. Giants, Sunday 6/7, 7:30 CT live Bleed Cubbie Blue01:40

Reds Continue to Find New Ways to Lose After Painful Stat is Revealed Sports Illustrated01:33

Pirates farm report for June 7, 2026: Yordany De Los Santos, Murf Gray homer twice in… Pittsburgh Tribune-Review01:21

Lack of offseason activity in key roster area led to SF Giants walk-off loss to Cubs Around the Foghorn (Weblog)01:19

Cubs opening day starter Matthew Boyd expects to return from IL on upcoming trip MailOnline01:14

Earlier today

Cubs Rumors: Perfect bullpen trade fit 'expected' to be dealt this summer Cubbies Crib (Weblog)01:12

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas homers again Bleed Cubbie Blue00:59

The Cincinnati Reds are broken with no quick fix Red Reporter00:56

Why Cubs will trade for Tarik Skubal instead of Dodgers ClutchPoints00:51

As Reds' skid hits 4, Francona implores team to 'run the bases with your pants on fire' Cincinnati Reds - Official Site00:49

Reds bullpen blows another late lead, swept out of St. Louis by Cardinals 5-3 ABC 600:46

Rockies bullpen comes apart as Brewers complete sweep in 12-4 romp 104.3 The Fan00:32

Kyle Freeland’s record-breaking day spoiled by a 12-4 loss to the Brewers Purple Row00:21

Kyle Freeland sets new Rockies record during Brewers game ClutchPoints00:20

Brewers' Luis Lara's Triple-A Absence Is Raising Loud Questions Sports Illustrated00:11

Braves vs. Pirates series recap: Hey look, a sweep Battery Power00:11

Braves continue dominant spree with 3-game sweep of Pirates MailOnline00:02

Yesterday

Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants preview, Sunday 6/7, 7:30 CT Bleed Cubbie Blue23:48 7-Jun-26

Three Pirates Prospects Who Have Become Trade Chips Last Word On Sports23:43 7-Jun-26

Cardinals Set Rotation Plan for Mets Series After Sweeping Reds Sports Illustrated23:41 7-Jun-26

Chandler's outstanding return home to Georgia ends in disappointment Pittsburgh Pirates - Official Site23:38 7-Jun-26

Brewers bang out 10 extra-base hits in rout of Rockies Miami Herald23:37 7-Jun-26

Brewers-Rockies score: Gary Sánchez homers, Milwaukee sweeps series FOX6 News Milwaukee23:30 7-Jun-26

Lowe avoids serious injury after Saturday HBP, gets pinch-hit double in Atlanta finale Pittsburgh Pirates - Official Site23:28 7-Jun-26

Offensive assault leads Brewers to 12-4 win and sweep over Rockies Brew Crew Ball23:26 7-Jun-26

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win MailOnline23:21 7-Jun-26

3 surprising Cubs who could be traded if the team doesn't get back on track soon Cubbies Crib (Weblog)23:20 7-Jun-26

Reds’ Terry Francona sends inspiring message amid 4-game losing streak ClutchPoints23:20 7-Jun-26

Brewers blitz Rockies with 12 runs on 17 hits to complete sweep Milwaukee Brewers - Official Site23:17 7-Jun-26

Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision Before Giants Series Finale Heavy.com22:57 7-Jun-26

Torres homers, Walker hits RBI double as Cardinals rally past crumbling Reds 5-3 for series… MailOnline22:50 7-Jun-26

Cardinals capitalize on Reds' two errors, rally to complete sweep Miami Herald22:46 7-Jun-26

Cardinals cap sweep of Reds with another comeback win St. Louis Cardinals - Official Site22:43 7-Jun-26

Reds Bullpen Melts Down Once Again, Get Swept by Cardinals Sports Illustrated22:40 7-Jun-26

Braves Rookie Reliever Makes History After Bullpen Emergency in Pirates Series Heavy.com22:36 7-Jun-26

3 Biggest Questions Brewers Face As Trade Season Approaches Sports Illustrated22:30 7-Jun-26

Errors cost the Reds late as the Cardinals sweep Cincinnati Redleg Nation (Weblog)22:29 7-Jun-26

Sweep success! Cardinals capitalize on Reds' miscues to rally late and sweep series St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri22:21 7-Jun-26

Cardinals Should Wait Before Calling Up Blaze Jordan Last Word On Sports22:11 7-Jun-26

St. Louis Cardinals Come from Behind to Sweep Cincinnati Reds Sunday Viva El Birdos22:09 7-Jun-26

Denver native Kyle Freeland becomes Rockies' all-time innings leader against Brewers Connecticut Post22:04 7-Jun-26

Brewers Dream Bullpen Addition Is Stuck on Struggling Red Sox Sports Illustrated21:59 7-Jun-26

Pinch-hit heroics from Michael Harris II secure series sweep over Pirates Battery Power21:59 7-Jun-26

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About our MLB National League Central news

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.