To clear room on the roster, the Cubs designated veteran right-handed reliever Ryan Pressly for assignment. Just six months ...

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The Cincinnati Reds traded relief pitcher Taylor Rogers along with shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of the Ke'Bryan Hayes deal. It turns out Rogers won't pitch for ...

The Cubs know they will have a pressure-packed two months ahead, given how the Brewers have pulled ahead in the division ...

The NL Central is one of two MLB divisions (also AL East) with four winning teams as the 2nd half opens. Are Cincinnati Reds ...

The Milwaukee Brewers have caught fire to catch the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central, and Cubs' outfielder Ian ...

Quietly lurking in Milwaukee is the Brewers — a model of consistency that is once again on top of the NL Central.

Teams on both coasts were very aggressive ahead of the trade deadline, but the activity in flyover country was more measured.

The National League Central is truly up for grabs, with no dominant team and at least four clubs believing they have a real shot to win.

A team-by-team look at the National League Central, including key players each club acquired and lost, top hitters and projected rotations, and outlooks for the 2024 season.