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Brewers name Christian Yelich first official captain in franchise history

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:40 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Brewers name Christian Yelich first official captain in franchise history

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers appointed Christian Yelich as the first official team captain in the franchise's history on September 26, 2026. Yelich, who has been with the team since 2018 and is a three-time All-Star, requested Hall of Famer Robin Yount's approval before accepting the role. The Brewers have had symbolic captains in the past, but this marks a formal recognition of leadership within the team. As the team heads into the postseason, Yelich will don the Captain's 'C' on his jersey, contributing to a Brewers squad that has clinched the NL Central title and recorded more than 100 wins this season.

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By the Numbers

•Yelich requested Robin Yount's approval before accepting the captaincy.
•He has played 1,089 games for the Brewers since 2018.
•Yelich is under contract through the 2028 season.
•Milwaukee has already clinched a playoff berth and the NL Central title.
•The Brewers lead MLB with over 100 wins this season.

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What they're saying

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MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – In a historic milestone for the franchise, the Milwaukee Brewers named outfielder and designated hitter Christian Yelich the first team captain in club history. The Brewers announced the designation via social media, confirming that Yelich will wear the official captain’s “C” patch on his jersey starting tonight and going forward. Since […]
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