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Explaining Brewers' Decision to Bench Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, More

Explaining Brewers' Decision to Bench Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, More

When the Milwaukee Brewers announced their Game 3 starting lineup on Wednesday night, there were some familiar players not in the mix, with Christian Yelich being the biggest.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Baseball Now / October 14
Brewers Leave Captain Christian Yelich Out Of Lineup For Game 3 Against Dodgers

Brewers Leave Captain Christian Yelich Out Of Lineup For Game 3 Against Dodgers

The Milwaukee Brewers do not have their captain, Christian Yelich, in the lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 13
One Brewers Player No One Is Talking About (But Should) After NLCS Game 2

One Brewers Player No One Is Talking About (But Should) After NLCS Game 2

On Monday night, the Milwaukee Brewers gave themselves a commanding two-game lead in the National League Championship Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 12
Brewers’ Christian Yelich reveals origin of bazooka celebration with William Contreras

Brewers’ Christian Yelich reveals origin of bazooka celebration with William Contreras

William Contreras has given the Milwaukee Brewers plenty to celebrate this postseason, and his teammates are not entirely sure where his latest celebration

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 12
Brewers’ Christian Yelich knocks out Yoshinobu Yamamoto with clutch 2-run RBI

Brewers’ Christian Yelich knocks out Yoshinobu Yamamoto with clutch 2-run RBI

The Milwaukee Brewers are putting the pressure on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS, and Christian Yelich just delivered a massive blow against one of baseball’s most dangerous postseason pitchers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Viral Sports News / October 12
Brewers Make Big Christian Yelich Announcement Before Game 2

Brewers Make Big Christian Yelich Announcement Before Game 2

The Milwaukee Brewers carry a one-game advantage into Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the opener.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / October 12
Brewers' Christian Yelich Addresses Milwaukee Being 'Underdogs' in NLCS vs Dodgers

Brewers' Christian Yelich Addresses Milwaukee Being 'Underdogs' in NLCS vs Dodgers

MLB.com polled 34 staff members to predict the outcome of the National League Championship Series. The result was a perfect split: 17 chose the Los Angeles Dodgers to win and 17 chose the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 11
Christian Yelich not in Brewers' lineup against Dodgers' Tarik Skubal

Christian Yelich not in Brewers' lineup against Dodgers' Tarik Skubal

Milwaukee Brewers captain and 2018 National League MVP Christian Yelich wasn't in the starting lineup for Sunday night's Game 1 of the NL Championship Series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Christian Yelich News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10
Brewers’ Christian Yelich shows respect for Dodgers before NLCS

Brewers’ Christian Yelich shows respect for Dodgers before NLCS

Manager Pat Murphy’s Milwaukee Brewers are preparing to face the defending, back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Christian Yelich has no interest in talking about his team’s underdog status.

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Brewers’ Captain Makes His Feelings Clear Ahead of High-Stakes Dodgers NLCS Clash

Brewers’ Captain Makes His Feelings Clear Ahead of High-Stakes Dodgers NLCS Clash

The Brewers and the Dodgers will face each other in the NLCS again. After a 4-0 sweep in 2025, the Brewers are going to try to reverse the script. But captain Christian Yelich knows that they can’t get too ahead of themselves.

Christian Yelich News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10
Brewers’ Christian Yelich explains why he’s big fan of playing in Milwaukee before NLCS

Brewers’ Christian Yelich explains why he’s big fan of playing in Milwaukee before NLCS

The Milwaukee Brewers’ 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres in their NLDS series means that they have set up a rematch of the 2025 National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Christian Yelich News / Viral Sports News / October 7
Brewers Announce Christian Yelich Decision Before Game 4

Brewers Announce Christian Yelich Decision Before Game 4

The Milwaukee Brewers moved Christian Yelich into the No. 2 spot in the batting order Wednesday ahead of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / October 6

Christian Yelich Looks Locked-In at Right Time for Brewers

Despite being a mostly productive constant on and off the field through the Brewers’ last eight playoff berths, Christian Yelich has largely been a non-factor in the postseason.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Baseball Now / October 3
Brewers Leave Lefty-Crusher On Bench Against Robbie Ray In Favor Of Struggling Christian Yelich

Brewers Leave Lefty-Crusher On Bench Against Robbie Ray In Favor Of Struggling Christian Yelich

After the Milwaukee Brewers acquired Andrew Vaughn last year, he quickly became their everyday first baseman, hitting .308 with an .869 OPS with the Brewers in 64 games.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / October 2
Christian Yelich Is Worthy of Rare Honor Bestowed By Brewers

Christian Yelich Is Worthy of Rare Honor Bestowed By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers will kick off a fourth consecutive playoff run on Saturday when they host the San Diego Padres at American Family Field. When they do, they will have their beloved captain in tow.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27
Brewers star Christian Yelich’s classy request before accepting captain honor

Brewers star Christian Yelich’s classy request before accepting captain honor

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Saturday that Christian Yelich would be the first official team captain in franchise history, but he had one condition before accepting the honor: Hall of Famer Robin Yount had to approve it.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Viral Sports News / September 27
Brewers Make Historic Christian Yelich Announcement Before Season Finale

Brewers Make Historic Christian Yelich Announcement Before Season Finale

The Milwaukee Brewers named designated hitter Christian Yelich the first official captain in franchise history Saturday, adding a “C” to his jersey during the club’s final regular-season series against the St.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / September 26
Brewers name Christian Yelich first captain in franchise history

Brewers name Christian Yelich first captain in franchise history

For the first time in the 57-year history of the franchise, the Milwaukee Brewers have named their first captain.

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MLB News / Baseball Now / September 25
Even Cubs Longtime Rival Christian Yelich Has Nothing But Praise For Pete Crow-Armstrong

Even Cubs Longtime Rival Christian Yelich Has Nothing But Praise For Pete Crow-Armstrong

Pete Crow-Armstrong is the favorite to win the National League MVP Award, and even his rivals have nothing but great things to say about him. The Cubs once again fell short of winning the National League Central, watching the Brewers' four-peat for the first time in the division's history.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Viral Sports News / September 19
Brewers Raise Eyebrows With Christian Yelich Announcement

Brewers Raise Eyebrows With Christian Yelich Announcement

The Milwaukee Brewers closed in on the end of the regular season with a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, powered in part by three RBIs from Jackson Chourio.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 18
Christian Yelich May be Most Important Player in Brewers History

Christian Yelich May be Most Important Player in Brewers History

On January 25, 2018, the Milwaukee Brewers pulled off the most important trade in franchise history. That day, the deal to acquire Christian Yelich from the Miami Marlins was officially announced.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16
Christian Yelich comes through in clutch as Brewers nip Pirates

Christian Yelich comes through in clutch as Brewers nip Pirates

Christian Yelich's two-run single in the seventh inning was the game-winning hit as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Wednesday night.

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The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

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How many of the last players from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award can you name in five minutes?

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Brewers Facing Decision Amid Troubling Christian Yelich Development 

Brewers Facing Decision Amid Troubling Christian Yelich Development 

The Milwaukee Brewers have been one of MLB’s top teams in 2026. As of Tuesday, they are 69-43, first place in the National League Central. They lead the second-place Chicago Cubs by five and a half games.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / July 17
The Milwaukee Brewers Need a Better Version of Christian Yelich

The Milwaukee Brewers Need a Better Version of Christian Yelich

The Milwaukee Brewers had brief moments of success in the early 1980s, 2008, and 2011 when they went on what were originally the franchise’s only playoff runs.

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