NL Central season preview: Will the Cubs break through? How good are the Reds and Pirates? And what are the Cardinals doing?

Let's take a look at the season forecast for the five teams in the National League Central.
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Pitching prospect Brad Lord, who spent the offseason working at Home Depot, reportedly makes Nationals' opening day roster
After supplementing his income with offseason jobs, Lord is heading to the big leagues.
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Padres star Jackson Merrill reflects on his rapid rise in MLB and what's ahead in 2025: 'It was a process to get used to the new life'
San Diego's center fielder sat down with Yahoo Sports to talk about his breakout 2024, the NLDS vs. the Dodgers and his goals for this season.
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Fantasy Baseball: Priority waiver wire pickups to make ahead of Opening Day
If you're wrapped up with your fantasy baseball draft but still find your lineup lacking, Andy Behrens is here to help.
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Yahoo Sports AM: Has NIL brought about the end of the Cinderella?
In today's edition: The death of Cinderella, MLB predictions, Atlanta wins TGL title, chasing Gretzky, Figure Skating World Championships, and more.
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Astros prospect Cam Smith breaks down in tears after family tells him he made the team
Cam Smith will make his major-league debut after just 32 games in the minors.
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Mookie Betts confident he'll be Opening Day-ready after illness that made him lose 18 pounds
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Betts has regained some weight in the last two days.
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