We are one week into the 2016 season, and every team in the NL Central is .500 or better. The surprising Cincinnati Reds are tied at first with a 5-1 record. They swept the lowly Phillies, and then took two of three against the Pirates over the weekend. The Cubs are also off to a fast 5-1 start and tied for first, but they have already suffered a key injury.
The Pirates swept the Cardinals to begin the season. The Cardinals recovered by sweeping the Braves in Atlanta over the weekend. The Brewers surprisingly took two of three over the weekend against the Astros.