MLB-NEWS: Milwaukee Brewers Farnchise Right fielder have officailly signed a 3-years $147.4 million deal with Chicago Cubs, Following a long negotiation, as reported by CBS, the ace right fielder agreed to the deal due to…….

Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder Sal Frelick Starting at 3rd Base in Spring  Training Opener - Fastball

Brewers All-Star Yelich placed on IL, will see specialist to determine if back surgery is needed

CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers were bracing for the possibility that Christian Yelich misses significant time after placing the All-Star outfielder on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of inflammation in his lower back.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers were bracing for the possibility that Christian Yelich misses significant time after placing the All-Star outfielder on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of inflammation in his lower back.

Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder Sal Frelick Starting at 3rd Base in Spring  Training Opener - Fastball

Yelich is scheduled to see a spine specialist on Thursday to figure out his next steps, including whether he needs season-ending surgery.

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Ian Happ hit a home run as six Chicago Cubs pitchers combined efforts to secure a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

Ian Happ hit a solo home run, and six Chicago pitchers combined to limit the Milwaukee Brewers to five hits in a 3-1 victory on Monday night.

Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder Sal Frelick Starting at 3rd Base in Spring  Training Opener - Fastball

Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson each had two hits as the Cubs held off the NL Central-leading Brewers, ending their three-game winning streak.

Willy Adames hit his team-leading 16th home run for the Brewers in the eighth inning to score their only run.

Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder Sal Frelick Starting at 3rd Base in Spring  Training Opener - Fastball

Chicago starter Javier Assad struggled with control, walking six batters but allowing only one hit in 3 1/3 innings before leaving due to a right forearm strain. Despite the walks, he kept the Brewers scoreless.

“We had too many walks, but we managed to survive,” said Cubs manager Craig Counsell.