The Latest Breaking News from National League Central

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 · Mar 27, 2025

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 · Aug 6, 2023

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 · Aug 5, 2023

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 · Jun 21, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 9, 2022