Whether he's starring or slumping, Christian Yelich has taken the torch as the face of the franchise in Milwaukee.

The baseball world lost a legend in announcer Bob Uecker over the season, but Brewers star Christian Yelich lost a "really good" friend.

And it will have even more special meaning this year. Yelich's bat is all about honoring his good friend Bob Uecker, the voice of Brewers baseball for over 50 years who died last month at age 90.

His tears, however, were not just about baseball but about the culmination of a unique relationship with Bob Uecker. As the Brewers move on, Yelich will carry with him Uecker's teachings.

When legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker passed away in January at age 90, the loss resonated far beyond the broadcast booth. Yelich shared a poignant farewell with Uecker after a playoff exit ...