Brewers lead NL Central, Cubs win series against Cardinals this week

The Milwaukee Brewers remain at the top of the NL Central standings with a record of 69-42 after a week that included a midweek series loss to the Giants and two wins against the Angels. The Chicago Cubs improved their record to 63-49 with a series victory against the Cardinals, taking three of four games in St. Louis but dropping two of three against the Yankees. The Cincinnati Reds also had a solid week, winning four of seven games and moving into the third spot in the rankings. This week will see both the Brewers and Cubs face off against notable opponents, with Milwaukee hosting the Pirates and Chicago welcoming the Dodgers.

• 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NL Central Power Rankings: Week 19