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DARK SECRETS: National league central | Vintage Vibes

2025 MLB Division Previews: National League Central

Can the NL Central break its collective 10-series postseason losing streak? Here’s our predicted record for each team, along with best- and worst-case scenarios.

Sports Illustrated

Resilient Cubs beat Braves 6-4 to continue playoff chase

The Cubs closed to 1 1/2 games behind the Brewers for the National League Central lead and tied the Reds for the final NL wild-card spot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Polling Place: On which side of the ball will the Bears be stronger in 2023?

The vote — most of which came in before free-agent pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue signed for one year at $10.5 million — went heavily for the offense.

Chicago Sun-Times

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David Ross on Cubs: ‘We’re not where we want to be, yet’

There isn’t only one culprit for the downturn that has the Cubs last in the underwhelming National League Central.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cardinals’ ugly start is one for the birds

The National League Central favorites are playing like anything but that as they prepare to visit the Cubs on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs finalize 2-year deal with catcher Tucker Barnhart

Barnhart returns to the National League Central after struggling in his only season with Detroit. He spent his first eight seasons with the Reds, winning Gold Gloves in 2017 and 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: The Franmil Reyes effect helps Cubs rally past Brewers for their 8th win in 11 games

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs on Friday began a stretch of 14 games in 17 days against the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, facing off against the two teams battling for the National League Central crown.

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Brewers Burnes outduels Mikolas, 2-0, in clash of Central contenders

MILWAUKEE — A June showdown between two rivals tied atop the National League Central standings began with two of the division’s finest starters setting a tone for a week in Wisconsin.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Paul Sullivan: Benches clear in the Chicago Cubs’ 9-0 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers, adding fuel to the fiery rivalry

CHICAGO — The rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been heated over the last seven years, thanks to the proximity of the cities, the fact both teams were usually contenders for the National League Central title and the presence of Willson Contreras.

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