Christian Yelich’s simple World Series message for title-less Brewers: Expect to be here

Milwaukee Brewers team captain Christian Yelich emphasized that his team should expect to be in the World Series as they prepare to host the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Pat Murphy claimed Yelich predicted their pennant run earlier in the season, though Yelich admitted he could not recall making the specific proclamation. Regardless, Yelich stressed that reaching this stage was always the club's standard and goal.

The appearance marks Milwaukee's first World Series since 1982, secured after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Yelich, named the first captain in franchise history late in the regular season, has batted .292 in the postseason following a challenging regular season. Alongside pitcher Brandon Woodruff, Yelich remains one of only two players present throughout the Brewers' run of eight playoff trips in nine years.