CHRISTIAN YELICH NEWS

Late scratch was precautionary Brewers manager Craig Counsell said after Saturday's win over the Yankees that the decision to scratch Yelich (back) from the lineup was precautionary, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com repo...

Impact Yelich has a long history of back issues, and because of that Counsell said the team has a good feel when to push things or give his outfielder a day or two. With an afternoon game on the docket Sunday, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Yelich be held out until Monday when the Brewers return home to host the Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers LF Christian Yelich (back) scratched The Milwaukee Brewers scratched left fielder Christian Yelich ahead of Saturday's game against the host New York Yankees due to lower-back s...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Brewers' Christian Yelich scratched against Yankees because of lower back soreness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was scratched from a game against the New York Yankees because of lower back soreness

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched from lineup Yelich was scratched from Milwaukee's lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Yankees due to lower-back soreness.

Impact The former NL MVP is slashing just .125/.241/.167 since the start of September, and back problems will hold him out of Saturday's contest. Tyrone Taylor will replace Yelich in left field and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Yelich isn't in the Brewers' lineup Sunday against the Phillies.

Impact Yelich will get a rare day off after going just 5-for-25 with two RBI and six runs scored across his last six games. Mark Canha will replace Yelich in left field and bat in the leadoff spot.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

From All-Star to MVP, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich through the years Check out these photos of Milwaukee Brewers' star Christian Yelich.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Snaps homer drought Yelich went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run in a 6-2 victory versus the Cubs on Monday.

Impact Yelich helped Milwaukee get off to a fast start, swatting a 416-foot solo shot to lead off the game in what became a four-run half-inning. The long ball was his first since July 30, a span of 24 games. Yelich has fallen back a bit in August, but he's still putting up his best season since his 2018 with a .282/.370/.451 slash line, 17 homers, 68 RBI, 93 runs and 28 thefts in 30 attempts over 559 plate appearances.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Yelich hits leadoff homer as Milwaukee Brewers beat Chicago Cubs 6-2 for 9th straight win

Christian Yelich and Mark Canha homered during Milwaukee’s four-run first inning, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 for their ninth consecutive victory

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes two bags in win Yelich went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two steals in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Twins.

Impact Yelich singled and stole second in his first trip to the plate before coming around to score Milwaukee's first run of the game. He later swiped another bag after drawing a walk in the ninth, marking just the second time this season in which he's recorded two steals in a game. The veteran outfielder is now up to 27 steals on the season after swiping just 19 bags in his 2022 campaign. He's also hit safely in three straight games and in 12 of his last 14.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Yelich's revival evoking MVP past while fueling Brewers' present

Through three down years, Christian Yelich showed who he really is as a leader. Now, the former MVP and the Brewers are bearing the fruits o...

AUGUST 18, 2023

How former MVP Christian Yelich found resurgence with Brewers after struggles Christian Yelich's comeback is a story of mental and physical perseverance while rationalizing and understanding the root of his struggles.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

On base three times Yelich went 1-for-3 with two walks, two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Yelich extended his hit streak to a modest six games with a two-RBI single in the ninth to put the Brewers up 7-0. He also added his second steal in his last three games and his third steal this month. He's been a tough out at the plate since the All-Star break, slashing .313/.383/.513 with five homers, 21 RBI and 15 runs, four steals and a 13:24 BB:K in 28 games.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs 23rd theft Yelich went 0-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base Saturday in a 3-2 extra-inning win over the Pirates.

Impact Yelich didn't collect any hits in the contest, but he still made an impact by knocking in Milwaukee's first run on a groundout in the fifth inning. The veteran outfielder also pleased his fantasy managers with a steal of second base, his first theft over his past 12 games. Yelich continues to enjoy a strong bounce-back season -- through 108 games, he's slashing .290/.374/.476 and has already surpassed many of the counting stats he accumulated over 154 contests last year, including his 16 homers, 27 doubles, 63 RBI and 23 stolen bases.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Yelich went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-6 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Yelich tied the game 2-2 with his 16th homer of the year, an opposite-field shot off AJ Smith-Shawver in the third inning. In 15 games since the All-Star break, Yelich has gone 19-for-61 (.311) with five homers and a .993 OPS. His slash line is up to .286/.372/.477 with 75 runs scored, 59 RBI and 22 stolen bases through 441 plate appearances this season. Yelich remains on pace for his first 20-20 campaign since 2019.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Yelich's resurgence playing vital role in Brewers' quest for NL Central title

Christian Yelich heard all the talk about whether he ever could recapture the MVP form he showed early in his Milwaukee Brewers tenure

JULY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clubs three-run homer Yelich went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run during Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Reds.

Impact The Brewers were staring down a shutout with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Yelich went the other way with a 96-mph fastball for his 15th homer of the campaign. Milwaukee was unable to complete the comeback, but the 2018 NL MVP extended his hit streak to seven games and has gone 12-for-29 with three doubles, two long balls, eight RBI and four runs during that stretch. Yelich has already eclipsed the 14 home runs and 57 RBI he totaled in 2022, and his .293/.380/.487 slash line is a bright spot amid a mostly anemic Brewers offense.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays hero with walkoff single Yelich went 1-for-3 with two walks, a run and an RBI in a 3-2 win against Cincinnati on Monday.

Impact Yelich helped Milwaukee get on the board in the first inning, drawing a leadoff walk, stealing second base and coming around to score on a William Contreras single. The outfielder then capped the contest in dramatic fashion, notching a run-scoring single in the bottom of the ninth to give the Brewers the win. The hit extended Yelich's modest hitting streak to six games, during which he has gone 9-for-24 (.375 batting average) with a home run, three doubles and five RBI.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Thursday Yelich went 3-for-4 with double and a three-run home run during Thursday's 4-0 win at Philadephia.

Impact The 31-year-old launched a three-run homer during the third inning, which was plenty of offense for Milwaukee on Thursday with Corbin Burnes in peak form. Yelich now has 14 homers this season and has clubbed three in the past five games. It's been a resurgent campaign for the 2018 NL MVP after a few mediocre seasons with an .856 OPS, 22 doubles, 21 steals, 54 RBI and 70 runs.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Revival season continues Yelich went 3-for-4 with one double, a solo home run and an additional RBi in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Cincinnati.

Impact Yelich took Ben Lively yard for a solo shot in the third inning, marking his second straight game with a long ball and pushing his season total to 13 homers. After clubbing 14 or fewer home runs in three straight campaigns, Yelich is on pace to shatter that number in 2023. The 31-year-old has been on a tear lately, going 18-for-50 (.360) with 13 RBI, 15 runs scored and three stolen bases in his last 12 games.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in win Yelich went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Cubs.

Impact Yelich's three-run shot in the bottom of the fifth put the Brewers up 4-1 as the left fielder's electric start to the month continued Thursday. He then drew a walk in the seventh and stole second before coming around to score the team's fifth run. Yelich is now hitting .450 in July with two homers, eight RBI, nine runs scored and three stolen bases. He's also recorded multiple hits in three of his first five games to open the month.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is MLB's pitch clock leading to better defense? Some players and coaches think so

Major League Baseball's pitch clock has made games go faster, but players and coaches believe it is also leading to better fielding.

JULY 6, 2023

Christian Yelich, Brewers continue series vs. struggling Cubs After heating up at the plate in June, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich is showing no signs of slowing down.

JULY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Shows off wheels in win Yelich went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, three runs scored and a steal in Monday's 8-6 win over the Cubs.

Impact Yelich got the Brewers' comeback started with a two-run triple in the third inning. The 31-year-old outfielder would eventually score three times in the win while swiping his 19th base, matching his total from last season. Over his last 24 games, Yelich is batting .348 with a 1.029 OPS. He's now slashing an impressive .282/.379/.452 with 10 homers, 62 runs scored and 41 RBI through 348 plate appearances.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Yelich is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Yelich went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, two walks and two additional runs during Saturday's victory in Pittsburgh, and he'll receive Sunday off to end a stretch of 40 consecutive starts. Blake Perkins will shift to left field with Raimel Tapia starting in right, while Andruw Monasterio will take over leadoff duties.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burnes takes perfect game into the sixth, Yelich homers as Brewers hold off Pirates 11-8

Corbin Burnes carried a perfect game into the sixth inning, Christian Yelich hit his 10th home run and the Milwaukee Brewers survived a late rally to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11...

JULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS