Bryan Baker - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Up to 10 saves Baker earned the save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox, working around a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Baker found himself in trouble Sunday after giving up a double and a walk to open the ninth, but he'd manage to get through the inning unscathed, extending his scoreless streak to 7.1 innings while converting his 10th save this season. Baker's ERA is down to 2.30 across 15.2 innings this season with a 0.89 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero hits solo homer and Rays' pitchers continue strong run in 4-1 victory over Red Sox

Junior Caminero hit a solo homer over the Green Monster, Nick Martinez pitched one-run ball into the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Sunday t...

11 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

McClanahan's 3rd scoreless outing in row leads Rays over Blue Jays 3-0 for 12th win in 13 games

Shane McClanahan extended his scoreless streak to 16 2/3 innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 to finish a three-game sweep for their 12th win in 13 games

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Records one-out save Monday Baker earned the save Monday against the Blue Jays, recording the final out of the ninth inning.

Impact Baker entered the ninth with two outs and runners on the corners and induced a flyout from Kazuma Okamoto to seal the win. The quick appearance secured his ninth save of the season, tying him for the American League lead, and he now has five saves in his last six appearances. Baker has been highly effective in the closer role, posting a 2.63 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB across 13.2 innings. After a two-pitch workload, he should be fully available for Tampa Bay's next matchup.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Vilade hits a 3-run homer and the Rays beat the Blue Jays 5-1 for their 4th straight win

Ryan Vilade hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Taylor Walls added a two-run single in the sixth and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jonathan Aranda's walk-off single gives Rays 2-1 win over Giants for 3-game sweep

Jonathan Aranda hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5 afternoon, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 to complete a three-game sweep

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Notches eighth save Friday Baker picked up the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Giants, firing a hitless and scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout.

Impact After blowing a save against the Pirates on April 18, Baker has now tossed four consecutive scoreless innings, recording a save in four straight appearances. With Griffin Jax working on becoming a starter for Tampa Bay, Baker appears to have a stranglehold on the closer gig. He's 8-for-10 in save opportunities and has logged a 2.92 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB across 12.1 innings.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Diaz and Caminero homers, McClanahan's 6 strong innings carry Rays past Giants 3-0

Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero homered to back six strong innings from Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Friday night

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Survives for seventh save Baker notched the save Monday against the Guardians, allowing two hits and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out two.

Impact The right-hander did allow the possible tying and go-ahead runs to get into scoring position, but he was able to get two clutch strikeouts to finish off Cleveland. With Edwin Uceta (shoulder) out for at least another month and Griffin Jax quickly falling out of favor as the Rays' closer, Baker is solidifying his grip as Tampa Bay's primary ninth-inning option. Through 11.1 frames, Baker owns a 3.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB while converting seven of his nine save chances.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Vilade has 3 hits, drives in 2 runs as Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 3-2 to extend win streak to 5

Ryan Vilade had three hits and drove in two runs, including the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays won their fifth straight, defeating the Cleveland G...

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Yandy Diaz homers and Rays beat Twins 4-2

Yandy Diaz homered as part of a four-run third inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to complete a three-game series sweep

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Earns sixth save of season Baker logged his sixth save of the season Sunday in the Ray's 4-2 win over the Twins, striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Baker got two of the three batters he faced in the ninth to ground out, and sandwiched between was a punchout of Royce Lewis. Baker has logged saves in back-to-back outings and is up to six on the season, which is tied for second most in the American League behind David Bednar (seven). Baker has a 3.48 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB across 10.1 innings this season.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Leads TB with five saves Baker recorded his fifth save of the season Friday against the Twins, striking out one while retiring all three batters he faced in the 6-2 victory.

Impact It didn't seem like the right-hander would be needed Friday given the five-run advantage, but Trevor Martin surrendered a homer, a single and a double to begin the ninth inning to create the save situation. Baker escaped the jam with minimal fanfare, throwing 14 of his 18 pitches for strikes as he retired the next three hitters. The 31-year-old has converted five of seven save chances and has a 3.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB over 9.1 innings this year while stepping in as the Rays' primary closer.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Caminero and Aranda each homer twice as the Rays beat the Twins 6-2

Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda each hit two home runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Friday night to take the first game of the series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Blows save against Pittsburgh Baker was charged with a blown save Saturday against the Pirates, allowing one run on two hits and one walk with two strikeouts in one inning.

Impact With the heart of the order due up for the Pirates in the bottom of the eighth, manager Kevin Cash called on Baker to protect a 5-4 lead. He yielded a leadoff walk to Brandon Lowe and an infield singled to Ryan O'Hearn before Nick Yorke tied the game with a single. It was Baker's second blown save of the season, though he'd previously recorded four of the Rays' previous five saves out of the bullpen. Baker now owns a 4.32 ERA and 9:3 K:BB across 8.1 innings this season.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down fourth save Baker picked up the save Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing no hits and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact That's now four saves already for Baker on the young campaign, which is his career-high total. The 31-year-old right-hander is establishing a rather strong grip on Tampa Bay's closer role, posting a 3.68 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 7:2 K:BB over 7.1 innings while converting four of his five save opportunities. That said, Edwin Uceta (shoulder) might present some competition to Baker once he completes his rehab assignment.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Collects one-out save Baker earned the save in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the White Sox after recording the final out of the game.

Impact The Rays held an 8-3 lead heading into the ninth, but the team turned to Baker to record the final out of the game after Yoendrys Gomez gave up a two-run homer to Munetaka Murakami, and Baker successfully closed things out by getting Edgar Quero to fly out to center field. Baker has converted three of his last four save opportunities and has allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven across 6.1 innings this season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

McClanahan earns his first win since 2023 as the Rays beat the White Sox 8-5

Shane McClanahan pitched five innings for his first win in nearly three years, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-5

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Charged with first blown save Baker took a blown save Saturday against the Yankees, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk in one-third of an inning.

Impact Called upon to protect a 3-1 lead in the eighth inning, Baker was victimized by a Jose Caballero double that plated a pair of runs to tie up the game. The right-hander had been gaining steam as Tampa Bay's favorite for saves, having successfully converted each of the club's prior two save chances, but the Rays' closer committee is likely to remain in a state of flux until someone separates from the pack. Through six frames, Baker owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 7:1 K:BB.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rays extend Yanks' skid to 4, rally on Walls and Aranda infield grounders in 10th for 5-4 win

Taylor Walls and Jonathan Aranda had run-scoring infield grounders in the 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied late twice to beat the Yankees 5-4 and extend New York’s losin...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Collects second save of 2026 Baker earned the save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Yankees, allowing two hits while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not issue a walk.

Impact Baker got the call to the mound for the ninth inning to protect the Rays' two-run lead. He gave up back-to-back singles to open the frame before the two runners advanced to second and third on a fielder's choice, but Baker was able to escape with the save unscathed after striking out Randal Grichuk and getting Trent Grisham to pop out. Baker has collected two saves and a win over his last three outings and has allowed one run on three hits while striking out seven across five innings to open the season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz sparks comeback against Gil and Rays rally for 5-3 win that extends Yankees' skid to 3

Yandy Díaz sparked a comeback with a tying, two-run homer in the first inning off Luis Gil, who made his first big league start this season, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Earns first save Baker earned the save Monday against the Cubs, allowing one run on one hit and no walks while striking out two in the ninth inning.

Impact A two-out home run from Matt Shaw spoiled a shutout ninth inning from Baker as he earned his first save of 2026. It was the first hit and run the 31-year-old surrendered on the season. He also added two strikeouts to give him six on the season through four innings and four appearances. With some of the other Rays high-leverage relievers struggling to start the season, Baker's early success might earn him some more save opportunities moving forward.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024

With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Mullins, Aranda and Caminero homer to lead Rays over Cubs 6-4 in return to Tropicana Field

Cedric Mullins, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 in their first game at Tropicana Field in 561 days