Overview

• Christian Yelich dismissed the narrative around facing his former manager, saying baseball managers do not dictate games like football coaches with schemes.
• Nine Brewers likely on the NLDS roster played under Counsell in 2023, with injured starter Brandon Woodruff making it 10 who were on that club.
• Players said they expect loud boos for Counsell at American Family Field and noted the likelihood of mixed crowds given the teams’ close proximity.
• Brewers owner Mark Attanasio said he never claimed to feel burned by Counsell’s exit and praised his nine seasons leading the club.
• Milwaukee enters the series off a first-round bye, while Chicago advanced by defeating the Padres in the Wild Card round.