Brewers claim NL pennant with Yelich as captain

Ends 44-year wait dating to 1982

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The Captain of your NL Champions, Christian Yelich #WinOurWay https://t.co/YSekvqSpnG Via @Brewers on X

What happened: Milwaukee won the National League pennant to earn a World Series berth. Christian Yelich serves as captain of the championship club.

Why it matters: Yelich won NL MVP in 2018, his first Milwaukee season, which ended in a seven-game NLCS loss. The 2026 title ends a 44-year pennant drought and leaves the franchise four wins from its first championship.

By the numbers: Yelich: 2018 NL MVP in first Milwaukee season; 7-game NLCS defeat that year; 44-year gap to 2026 pennant.

What to watch: Milwaukee awaits the American League winner for the World Series. Matchup, dates and rotations are next to set.

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@Brewers 2026-10-16T16:35:13.908958+00:00

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