In the NL Central, this week has been one of the most eventful weeks of the season. With the 4th place Pirates completing a five-game sweep over the 1st place, at the time, Brewers. The Cubs finally gained first place in the NL Central. Then, the St. Louis Cardinals cleaned house as they fired manager Mike Matheny, hitting coach John Mabry, and assistant hitting coach Bill Mueller.
Even during such an eventful week, players still played their best baseball. For the guys who were hot this week, they have a chance to make the Redbird Rants team of the week squad, where the best NL Central player in that position gets a made-up award to show their accomplishments.