NL Central Preview: Brewers looking to hold off Cubs and Reds
- The Milwaukee Brewers were the top team in the NL Central for the past two seasons but faced key player losses like Willy Adames and Devin Williams due to free agency and trades.
- The Chicago Cubs revamped their roster while the Cincinnati Reds welcomed new manager Terry Francona, aiming for improvement after recent years of underperformance.
- Elly De La Cruz of the Reds had a standout 2024 season, with 25 home runs and a league-leading 67 steals.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled with low payroll issues despite standout performances from rookie pitchers like Paul Skenes, who won the NL Rookie of the Year award.
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NL Central: Brewers look to hold off Cubs and Reds at the top
By JAY COHEN CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Yelich and Milwaukee have finished atop the NL Central in each of the past two seasons. A third straight title will be a challenge. While the Brewers had a quiet winter after their third division title in four years, the Chicago Cubs overhauled their roster and the Cincinnati Reds bolstered their rotation and bullpen. The Pittsburgh Pirates should also benefit from a full year from Paul Skenes. Milwaukee los…


NL Central Preview: Brewers looking to hold off Cubs and Reds
While the Brewers had a quiet winter in the wake of their third division title in four years, the Cubs revamped their roster and the Reds bolstered their pitching.
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