There's a strong case for CHI and PIT's starting catchers to lose playing time. Plus, some OF roles could shift for STL and CIN soon, and MIL finally gets some good pitching news.

The Cubs had a bad week of injuries in their rotation. Who can step up? Plus, another young arm is on the way for PIT, a shakeup at catcher in STL, and potential roles for two players on the cusp of returns in MIL and CIN.

MIL has been hit with tons of injuries to its rotation. Plus, CIN has a hole in the rotation, Burleson with an opportunity in STL, and outfield issues in CHC and PIT.

Jacob Hurtubise is getting a third-outfielder chance in CIN. Plus, more SP injuries in MIL, a post-hype CHC sleeper prospect, and youngsters with divergent starts in PIT and STL.

Is Jordan Walker close to returning to STL? Plus pitching reinforcements are coming in PIT, CHC, and MIL, and there's reason for concern about Alexis Díaz in CIN.

STL, MIL and PIT could all be poised to make significant changes to their lineup. Plus, N. Marte is lining up CIN, and Neris' saves grasp in CHC.

The Cubs promoted their top pitching prospect to AAA. Plus, rotation shakeups on the way in STL and MIL; looking an offensive spark in PIT and an under-the-radar OF prospect in CIN.

Henry Davis seems destined for the minors. Plus, looking at impending playing time crunches in STL and CIN, Brice Turang's changed outlook in MIL, and why Matt Mervis has the chance to make the most of his second chance with CHC.

Kyle Hendricks, DL Hall, and Andrew McCutchen are among the players off to sluggish starts. Are they at risk of losing their roles?

The Pirates hot start means Paul Skenes could be in Pittsburgh sooner rather than later. Plus, prospects to watch in STL and CHC, some CIN SP returns, and Aaron Ashby's time is now in MIL.

Things can change quickly, but opening weekend offered a lot of insights in the NL Central. We'll dive into winners and losers from the start of the 2024 campaign.