NL Central rivals emerge as playoff contenders while traditional powers stumble. Can the Cincinnati Reds’ hot April and clutch performances from Matt McLain, Sal Stewart, and Nate Lowe signal a new era atop the division? Or will the battered but resilient Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates mount a midseason surge behind improved depth and passionate fan support? Can the Cardinals continue to surprise the baseball world?

Jeff Carr, Chuck Freidman, JD Hafron, Gary Morgan, and Sam Olber debate which team is the most “real,” dissect surprising starts, and weigh the impact of injuries to stars like Yelich, Chourio, and Hunter Greene. Key topics include each contender’s playoff odds, NL Wild Card projections, and the true home-field advantage at iconic parks like Wrigley Field and American Family Field. As the NL Central tightens, which squad will separate from the pack and how will their rosters endure the grind of the season?

00:00 NL Central Hot Start

06:42 Wild Card & Playoff Race

24:00 Home Field Advantage Debate

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