MLB Power Rankings Week 2: Which hot starts led to a big move up our list?
The Dodgers remain a clear No. 1 at the top -- but there is plenty of movement after that.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
6-6, 3rd in NL Cent
Ross sharp, Zimmerman homers as Nationals blank Cardinals
— Joe Ross pitched six sharp innings and the Washington Nationals threw their first regular-season shutout at Busch Stadium, blanking the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Wednesday.
Night of 11 aces: Bieber-Giolito doesn't disappoint; Snell falls apart
Tuesday night saw 11 legitimate preseason Cy Young candidates all starting. Their results varied.
Cracking the MLB superstar code: These 24 players will rule baseball in 2021
You can't deny the math: There are only two dozen players who can be considered truly elite in any season. Here's who will leap onto the list this year and who will drop off.
Schwarber debuts, leads Nats over Cardinals 5-2
— Kyle Schwarber doubled in a run in his delayed Nationals debut, Andrew Stevenson had a pinch-hit homer and Washington beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 Monday night.
GarcÃa homers again, Brewers beat Cardinals 9-3
— AvisaÃl GarcÃa homered for the second day in a row, Travis Shaw and Manny Piña also connected and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3 on Sunday.
GarcÃa HR, 5 RBIs; Brewers end Cards' 4-game win streak, 9-5
— AvisaÃl GarcÃa homered, doubled and drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat St. Louis 9-5 on Saturday, ending the Cardinals' four-game winning streak.
Arenado's late HR lifts Cards over Brewers in home debut
— Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning of his home debut with the Cardinals, lifting St. Louis over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 Thursday as fans returned to Busch Stadium for the first time since 2019.
MLB Power Rankings: Who are the biggest risers and fallers in the first week of the season?
Here's how all 30 teams stack up exactly one week since Opening Day.
Molina HR, Carlson slam lead Cards over Marlins 7-0 & sweep
— Yadier Molina hit a two-run homer and Dylan Carlson added a grand slam, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over Miami 7-0 Wednesday for a three-game sweep that dropped the Marlins to 1-5 for the first time since 2015.
Molina, Cardinals rally past Alcantara, Marlins 4-2
— Yadier Molina hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly off former batterymate Sandy Alcantara to cap a three-run rally in the sixth inning that sent the St. Louis Cardinals over Miami Marlins 4-2 on Tuesday night.
A Home Run Derby at Coors Field?! Here are the sluggers we want to see hitting blasts in the mile-high air
The MLB All-Star Game moving to Denver means a high-altitude HR derby. We pick our dream field and predict the longest homers.
Molina's early double, Cardinals pitching stops Marlins 4-1
— Yadier Molina hit a bases-loaded double during a three-run first inning, Daniel Ponce de Leon and the St. Louis bullpen protected the lead, and the Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 Monday night.
Reds' Castellanos suspended 2 for sparking brawl
Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos has been suspended for two games and fined for inciting a brawl against the Cardinals. He is appealing the suspension.
Castellanos strikes back with his bat, leads Reds over Cards
— Nick Castellanos came out swinging with his bat a day after being ejected for inciting a bench-clearing melee, hitting a three-run homer and triple to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 12-1 rout over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.
Reds scrap with Cards at plate, tangle in outfield, win 9-6
— Nick Castellanos stood over, flexed and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, setting off a series of scuffles that included relievers shoving in the outfield as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Cardinals 9-6 Saturday.
Reds-Cards scuffle leads to Castellanos' ejection
Nick Castellanos stood over, flexed and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring Saturday, setting off a series of scuffles between the Cincinnati Reds and Cardinals.
World Series contender tiers: How far away from winning it all is your favorite MLB team?
Only one team will win a ring in 2021. Who has the edge? And what about 2022, 2023, 2024 ...
Can UCLA Bruins follow others who limped into the postseason only to win it all?
UCLA hopes to follow in the footsteps of championship teams that rose to the occasion after going through a late swoon.
Goldschmidt, Arenado deliver, Cards open fast, top Reds 11-6
— Paul Goldschmidt and newcomer Nolan Arenado combined for six hits in a boosted St. Louis lineup, and the Cardinals roughed up Luis Castillo for six runs in the first inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-6 Thursday in a chilly opener.
2021 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game
Not sure who is starting for your team as baseball returns? We're tracking batting orders from across the majors.
Superstar debuts, ace showdowns and sneaky contenders: What to watch in every MLB Opening Day game
Baseball's return to a 162-game schedule starts Thursday. Here's your guide to everything from the ace showdowns to the must-see stars.
2021 MLB season predictions: From division champs and World Series picks to MVP and Cy Young favorites
Can the Dodgers repeat? Are the Yankees the team to beat in the AL? Will Mike Trout take home his fourth MVP? We made our picks for the 2021 MLB season.
Betts, Bellinger top MLB jersey sales; Trout 10th
The Dodgers' Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger have the top-selling jerseys in MLB. Mike Trout, the consensus best player in baseball, ranked 10th on the list released Wednesday.
Which MLB teams will have fans in the stands? A ballpark-by-ballpark guide to Opening Day and beyond
Here's the latest on each team's COVID-19 return plans as baseball prepares to reopen for fans.
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2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 7 | 5 | .583 | - | L2 |
| Milwaukee | 7 | 5 | .583 | - | W1 |
| St. Louis | 6 | 6 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Chicago | 5 | 8 | .385 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Pittsburgh | 5 | 8 | .385 | 2.5 | L1 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs609th
Batting Average.22819th
On Base Percentage.31613th
Slugging Percentage.37519th
Earned Run Average5.0926th
Quality Starts113th
WHIP1.4727th
BAA.24822nd