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The guys discuss what Brandon Woodruff's return means for next season's starting rotation, Jake Bauers' potential importance in the middle of the order, and a few minor-league signings to keep tabs on.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 21

Brewers confirm stance on arbitration wild card with $1.75 million agreement

Approaching the 4 PM CT tender deadline, the Milwaukee Brewers had seven arbitration-eligible players on whom to make a decision. First baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers is the first to re-sign with the team, returning for 2026 on a $1.75 million salary.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Brewer make sneaky offseason roster move

The Milwaukee Brewers enter the offseason with plenty of decisions to make. When it comes to bringing back an underrated batter, the Brewers opted in. Milwaukee has signed first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration, the team announced.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

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Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 21

Brewers Announce Contract Decision On Jake Bauers Amid Non-Tender Rumors

Every roster spot and every dollar matters for the Milwaukee Brewers, and Jake Bauers could be a wise or a foolish use of both. Friday evening is the deadline for all 30 major league teams to either tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players, or non-tender them and send them to free agency.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 21

Brewers Veteran At Risk Of Being Non-Tendered

The Milwaukee Brewers will be a team to watch ahead of the non-tender deadline on Friday. When it comes to the Brewers, the guy for Brewers fans to keep their eyes on the most arguably is utility man Jake Bauers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / November 5

Jake Bauers Made Big Changes in 2025, and His Roster Spot Should Be Safe for 2026

Jake Bauers's hitting profile has always been a fascinating one. Bat-tracking models love him for how he can do damage on pitches on which he connects.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16

Brewers’ Jake Bauers gives NSFW bottom line to dealing with Dodger Stadium shadow

The Milwaukee Brewers are facing elimination after Thursday’s 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLCS. But one of the night’s most memorable moments came after the final pitch, when Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers dropped an unfiltered assessment of what it’s like to hit under the notorious Dodger Stadium shadows.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 7

Jake Bauers making Brewers impending roster decision difficult

After spending a month on the IL, Jake Bauers has started to find his groove at the plate. The left-handed hitter is 4-8 during two games in Pittsburgh that includes four RBIs and a stolen base.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / September 5

Turning Points: Jake Bauers Returns, Brewers Take Advantage of Pirates' Boots

On a dark, gloomy, overcast night where the sky over the Roberto Clemente Bridge resembled the angry rumbling of clouds in the movie Ghostbusters, the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a slow start.