NL Times

The Milwaukee Brewers have named Christian Yelich the first team captain in the franchise's history. The long-time outfielder, a former NL MVP, now holds a designation no Brewers player has carried before. The move is drawing attention across baseball as a notable sign of the organization's regard for Yelich's leadership and tenure in Milwaukee.

The Milwaukee Brewers have named Christian Yelich the first captain in franchise history. The long-time outfielder, a former NL MVP, now carries a formal leadership title that no player on the club has held before. Baseball fans are debating what the appointment means for Yelich's standing in Milwaukee and how the captaincy will work in practice.