National League Central Preview Capsules

Capsules of National League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 2022: 93-69, first place, lost to Philadelphia in wild-card round. Manager: Oliver Marmol (second season). Opening Day: March 30 vs Toronto. He’s Here: C Willson Contreras, RHP Guillermo Zuniga, SS Jose Fermin. He’s Outta Here: C Yadier Molina, DH/1B Albert Pujols, OF Corey Dickerson, LHP Jose Quintana. Top Hitters: 1B Paul Goldschmidt (.317, 35 HRs, 115 RBIs, 41 2Bs, .981 OPS, NL MVP), 3B Nol