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National League Central Roundup

The Major League Baseball season is one week old and teams around the league, as well as the fans, are still getting used to this odd and tenuous 2020 season. Let’s jump into what’s going on around the National League Central division.

Chicago Cubs (4-2, .667)

For many, the Cubs were expected to fall down the pecking order in the central this season, perhaps to third place. Over the first six games, Chicago has been the best team, totaling a +5 run differential.

It’s early, of course, but Anthony Rizzo is off to a strange start.