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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.

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.

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Pat Murphy clarified the reason why the team’s leading home run and RBI man remains out.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / August 22

Brewers place starting SS Joey Ortiz on injured list

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting shortstop Joey Ortiz on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring on Friday. The first-place club reinstated outfielder Jake Bauers from the injured list in a corresponding move.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Last Word On Sports / August 22

Brewers Make Several Roster Moves on Friday

The Milwaukee Brewers announced three roster moves ahead of Friday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants. They placed infielder Joey Ortiz on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain and activated utility man Jake Bauers from the IL.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 22

Milwaukee Brewers: Jake Bauers Must Make Most of Injury-Induced Call Up After 5-Week Absence

After injuring his hamstring Thursday, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz has been placed on the 10-day injured list with what is being termed a low grade strain.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 14

Milwaukee Brewers: Team Confirms Jake Bauers Injury Update, Suggesting Return Is Near

On the injured list dealing with left shoulder impingement, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers has not appeared in a game since July 18. Even before he went out, he was slumping badly after a strong start, going 5-for-his-last-48.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 21

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Alonso, Bauers, Paredes

The Astros are down multiple star bats, as Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Pena are currently on the injured list. Another one was added on July 20, as 2025 AL All-Star Isaac Paredes went down with a hamstring strain.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20

Brewers place Jake Bauers on 10-day injured list

The Brewers announced that first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder impingement. Infielder Tyler Black has been called up from Triple-A to take Bauers’ spot on the active roster.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / July 6

Brewers get unfortunate update on injury to 1B Rhys Hoskins

There was some bad news for the Brewers on Sunday.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / July 4

Exploring Milwaukee Brewers' Weaknesses Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline: First Base

Heading into June, the Brewers had a great duo at first base. Rhys Hoskins was seemingly back to his old self, holding an .849 OPS on the first day of the month, while Jake Bauers had an OPS of .814 as an understudy.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 17

Brewers Predicted To Move On From 6-Year Veteran Slugger

The Milwaukee Brewers are going to be closely monitored as we approach the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline. We're at a point in the MLB calendar when trade buzz starts to pick up and get serious.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Brewers First Baseman Rumored To Be Trade Candidate

The Brewers completed a trade this week, sending right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale to the Chicago White Sox for first baseman Andrew Vaughn. Shortly after that, a report came out that the Brewers are interested in trading one of their current first baseman.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 29

Jake Bauers is Swinging Flatter and Faster, With a Shorter Stride That Generates Longer Hits

Brewers first baseman and outfielder Jake Bauers is batting .253/.359/.456 this year, and even better than that in May. Although his role remains something closer to platoon DH and bench bat than full-time regular, Bauers has been indispensable.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 15

With More Aggression, Jake Bauers Could Be Powering the Brewers' Offense

After a particularly depressing series against the Yankees, I wrote a satirical piece about Jake Bauers that slightly embellished his accomplishments as a player, as a way of coping with the trauma of being outscored 36-14 in three games.

MLB News / Let's Go Tribe! / May 14

Milwaukee 9, Cleveland 5: Guardians Fall to Brewers in Finale

Bullpen Implosion Proves Costly Well. The scoring started with a Jake Bauers (yikes) RBI double in the 2nd, and the Guardians answered back in the bottom of the 2nd with this Manzardo solo shot (his team-leading 10th HR of the season).

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / May 7

'I Love Being Here;' Milwaukee Brewers Unsung Hero Makes Emphatic Statement After 3rd Straight Win

The Milwaukee Brewers improved to 19-18 on the season with their third straight victory, a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros at American Family Field on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / April 30

Jake Bauers key hit helps lift Brewers over White Sox

Jake Bauers ripped a two-run tiebreaking double during a three-run eighth inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers post a 6-4 victory over the host Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 16

Brewers Outfielder Listed As Surprising Contributor For Team In 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers have gotten off to a bit of a slow start this year. Through their first 18 games of the year, Milwaukee is 9-9 and they sit in third place in the National League Central, two games back of the first-place Chicago Cubs.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 31

Yankees Series Confirms It: Jake Bauers is the Future of the Milwaukee Brewers

On March 29th, the Yankees brutalized the Brewers with their new, sacrilegious bowling pin-shaped bats. Nestor Cortes, Connor Thomas, and Chad Patrick all found themselves bruised and bloody from the seemingly unstoppable offense mustered by the Bronx Bombers.