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This marks Milwaukee's fifth playoff berth in six seasons and first since 2021.
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Christian Yelich's comeback is a story of mental and physical perseverance while rationalizing and understanding the root of his struggles.
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Brewers star Christian Yelich hit for the cycle Wednesday in Cincinnati, MLB's first cycle in 2022.
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Hidden numbers suggest Christian Yelich will rebound with more power, while Aaron Ashby shares a comp with a two-time Cy Young winner.
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Rowdy Tellez after the rotation thrived but the bats faltered: “We've got the best pitching in baseball, I think. It's kind of devastating."
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Plus: The Yankees keep winning, the Red Sox do not, and Jayce Tingler takes his spot on the hot seat in this week's roundup.
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Yelich’s grand slam against the Nationals traveled 454 feet at 109 mph, and the Brewers hope that's a sign he's regaining his form.
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Yelich's absence is not ideal, but because of the division lead and his timeline to return, it’s also not devastating for the Brewers.
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In his quest to rediscover a better, more consistent version of himself, Yelich took an unusual approach to the All-Star break.
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An Avisaíl García home run examination, a Kolten Wong update and more in this week's notes.
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Yelich’s timing isn’t quite where he wants it to be, but it certainly looks like it's getting there.
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The star outfielder played in three straight games this weekend with the Sounds, providing hope for an impending return to the Brewers.
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Yelich said there was no trace of the back pain that shut him down weeks ago and that he looks forward to getting back to Milwaukee soon.
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Dee Strange-Gordon, who signed with the Brewers on April 21, and Zach Green also saw action with the Sounds on Friday.
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Yelich was activated for just one day, and now questions mount about possible long-term maintenance for his lower back discomfort.
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Through 89 plate appearances this season, Hiura was slashing .152/.247/.266. He'll be with Triple-A Nashville this week.
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Keston Hiura is seeing the ball better after an 0-for-20 start, while the Brewers bullpen is searching for depth beyond Josh Hader.
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Devin Williams looking to bounce back after his first two outings featured unfamiliar results; Lorenzo Cain explains his clubhouse role.
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The Brewers get a wide range of contributions, including a roar from the crowd: "There’s no doubt the fans were part of this today."
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Christian Yelich is 'in a pretty good place right now,' Josh Hader adds a change-up to complement his slider and other notes from Arizona.
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