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One way or another, Andrew Vaughn and Jake Bauers will divide time at first base for the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers. In 2025, each was a productive hitter.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / December 30

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder predicted to reunite with David Stearns via trade to the Mets

The Milwaukee Brewers have been one of the MLB teams most frequently brought up in trade speculation and rumors this offseason. As has been the case for multiple years now, offseason trade rumors involve the Brewers trading away one of their high-profile players as their time under club control comes close to an end.

MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / November 22

Episode 77: Qualifying Offers & Tendering Arbitration

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.

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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.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

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.

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.

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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 / 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.

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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.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / September 6