Brewers name Christian Yelich first captain in franchise history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers announced that Christian Yelich will become the first player in franchise history to wear the Captain's 'C' on his jersey. The announcement comes during the Brewers' series against the St. Louis Cardinals, where they have secured wins in the first two games. Yelich's request to have the blessing of former captain Robin Yount was granted before this historic designation. Yelich is now one of three active MLB captains, joining Aaron Judge and Salvador Perez. The Brewers will play the final game of the season on Sunday at 2:10 p.m. CDT.
- •Brewers won the first two games against the Cardinals.
- •Yelich requested Robin Yount's blessing before becoming captain.
- •Yelich is now one of three active captains in MLB.
- •The final game of the season is scheduled for Sunday.
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- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Brewers Make Historic Christian Yelich Announcement Amid Cardinals Series
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 5:38 AMMilwaukee Brewers Announce Joey Ortiz Update Before Cardinals Series Finale
The Milwaukee Brewers announced an update on Joey Ortiz before the series finale of their three-game set with the St. Louis Cardinals. The post Milwaukee Brewers Announce Joey Ortiz Update Before Cardinals Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 5:20 AMMilwaukee Brewers Announce Christian Yelich News Amid Cardinals Series
The Milwaukee Brewers announce news involving Christian Yelich during their series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The post Milwaukee Brewers Announce Christian Yelich News Amid Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 5:20 AMMilwaukee Brewers Make Historic Christian Yelich Announcement Amid Cardinals Series
The Milwaukee Brewers made a historic announcement involving Christian Yelich during their series against the Cardinals. The post Milwaukee Brewers Make Historic Christian Yelich Announcement Amid Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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