Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich met with the media for the first time on Monday to discuss a litany of topics. 

Yelich, 34, is entering his ninth season in Milwaukee and 14th MLB season overall. Despite being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, Yelich and the Brewers were able to achieve a lot in 2025, which was headlined by the best record in baseball which doubles as a franchise best. 

“I thought we competed really well and found ways to win,” Yelich said. “Just have that edge and ability to make the plays to win the game.” 

Yelich also made it abundantly clear that the Brewers are not phased by outside noise or expectations. 

“Honestly, we just don't care,” he said. “It's the same story every year. It's like I said, just because they say you're going to be bad or just because they say you're going to be good; you still have to play the games and play the six-month season and everything that comes with that.  

"And then when all that's settled, you kind of find out what kind of team you were," Yelich said. "So we kind of ignore it and block it out. It's kind of business as usual every single season, but kind of the same story. So, go out and play and see where we're at.” 

When it comes to Milwaukee being overlooked by critics despite consistently strong seasons, Yelich does not have an answer. 

“I don't know,” he said. “I couldn't tell you.” 

Yelich appeared in 150 games last season, and most of those games were played at designated hitter to manage his workload after he underwent back surgery in August 2024. Heading into the 2026 season, Yelich’s health has improved. 

“Good, yeah. Pretty good,” Yelich said about his physical health. “Normal, standard offseason; no rehab or anything. That was nice, and it's good to be back in camp and ready to go” 

Yelich’s well-being is also supplemented by reuniting with his teammates again. 

“Yeah, the offseason is nice,” he said. “Getting some time away, spend some time with friends and family, but obviously we're around these guys a lot during the year, so it's good to see everybody and good to be back.  

"We have a close team, and the guys really enjoy being around each other, so that's the cool part about the first few days of camp is just getting to see everybody again and catch up and talk about the offseason,” Yelich said. 

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