Reporter admits Jake Bauers signing with Red Sox ‘came out of nowhere’

First reported by Yahoo Sports at Fri 12:09 PM · 6 outlets in all

1. Yahoo Sports4hReporter admits Jake Bauers signing with Red Sox ‘came out of nowhere’The Boston Red Sox have gotten their hot stove season started by signing Jake Bauers to a $58 million deal. The move comes hot on the heels of Bauers helping the Milwaukee Brewers win their first World Series in franchise history. Per veteran reporter Sean McAdam, the Bauers deal to Boston came as a bit of a surprise as it had not previously come
2. Boston.com4hWhat experts are saying about Red Sox reportedly signing 2026 NLCS MVP Jake BauersThe consensus is Boston got Bauers at a bargain, and the player fills major team needs.
3. Sports Illustrated8hRed Sox Are Betting Jake Bauers’ Breakout Season Was No FlukeBoston took the first big bat off the free agent market on Friday, signing the 2026 NLCS MVP to a four-year, $58 million contract.
4. Fox Sports8hJake Bauers Signs With Red Sox: What's Next For Brewers And Free-Agent MarketThe Red Sox have another slugger and Jake Bauers can definitely keep his health insurance.
5. The Athletic(subscription required)9hJake Bauers signing analysis: Red Sox get bargain; Brewers should look to add pitchingBauers finds a new home at a reasonable cost, while his old team, the Brewers, will likely replace him internally while adding elsewhere.
6. NY Post11hRed Sox sign Brewers playoff hero Jake Bauers in $58 million free-agent splashPat Murphy was right with his prediction that Jake Bauers would land a massive deal after his role as the Brewers’ playoff hero.