MLB End-of-April Check-in: NL Central
There’s an unexpected team atop the NL Central through April.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 28: Elly de la Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a two run home run during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park on April 28, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images Every day, Pinstripe Alley offers updates on what the Yankees ’ top American League opponents are up to through the Rivalry Roundup . The AL East is well-trodden ground there, but with the season’s final month upon us, we’re going to take a peek around MLB as a whole and check in with each of the other five divisions.
Who’s surprising? Who’s underwhelming? Who’s simply mediocre at the moment?
Read on and find out. Note: Records and statistics are for games through April 30th. First Place: Cincinnati Reds (20-11) Top Position Player: Elly De La Cruz (1.
6 fWAR) Top Pitcher: Rhett Lowder (1. 0 fWAR) Every year, it seems like there’s one team that makes the playoffs, or comes close, who has a good record, but you can’t exactly figure out why. Cincinnati is currently on pace to be that team in 2026.
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