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Brilliant campaign continues Baker threw a clean ninth inning to notch the save Wednesday against Toronto. He struck out one.

Impact The All-Star closer continued his masterful campaign, turning in his 25th consecutive save Wednesday. He's been scored upon just one time in his last 18 outings as well. Baker sports a 1.44 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 56:16 K:BB with an MLB-leading 36 saves in 39 attempts across 50 innings.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Díaz homers, Drew Rasmussen earns 6th straight win as the Rays beat the Blue Jays 7-6

Yandy Díaz hit a two-run homer, Drew Rasmussen earned his sixth consecutive win and Bryan Baker converted his 25th straight save opportunity to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-6 win...

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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2 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Records five-out save Baker struck out two while allowing one hit and no walks in 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the save Monday against the Orioles.

Impact In a pivotal American League East matchup Monday, the Rays turned to Baker to record more than three outs for the first time this season. The All-Star right-hander continues to be a lights-out closer, last blowing a save May 13 in Toronto. Through 49 innings, Baker boasts a 1.47 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 55:16 K:BB with an MLB-high 35 saves (38 attempts).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays have become 'Orioles 2.0' with recent acquisitions ST. PETERSBURG -- On July 10, 2025, Bryan Baker was traded from the Orioles to the Rays. The 31-year-old right-hander had no idea at the tim...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Bryan Baker Makes Rays History With Save Against Mariners There have been a lot of bright spots for the Tampa Bay Rays throughout the 2026 season, with some players far exceeding expectations. Every...

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Records 34th save Baker allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact Baker was able to earn a save for the second day in a row, and he's earned saves in all four of his appearances so far in August. The 31-year-old finished off a bullpen game for the Rays and came away with his 34th save in 37 chances this season. He's pitched to a 1.55 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 51:15 K:BB across 46.1 innings this season. Baker, Garrett Cleavinger and Kevin Kelly are all likely to be unavailable Sunday after pitching consecutive days, which could leave the door open for Tyler Wells to get a save chance should one come up.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Palacio, Victor Mesa Jr. lead the Rays past the Mariners, 3-2

Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in the sixth inning, Victor Mesa Jr. homered and the Tampa Bay Rays’ bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday ni...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Allows homer but earns save Baker allowed one run on one hit and struck out three over one inning to earn the save in Friday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact He came into the game on a 13-inning scoreless streak dating back to June 27. Julio Rodriguez snapped that streak with a two-out homer, but Baker bounced back to strike out Josh Naylor to end the game. Baker continues to dominate in the closer role, having converted 33 of 36 chances this season, and he's picked up a save in 14 of his last 15 appearances. The right-hander has a stellar 1.59 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 51:15 K:BB through 45.1 innings on the year.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Rasmussen throws 7 scoreless innings as Rays beat Mariners 2-1

Drew Rasmussen pitched seven shutout innings, Jonny DeLuca and Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Friday night

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Peralta roughed up in Rays debut but Hicks hits grand slam and Tampa Bay rallies past Rockies in 11

Ben Williamson scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the 11th inning and Junior Caminero added a two-out RBI single as Tampa Bay rallied to beat Colorado 9-7 after the Rock...

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Converts 32nd save Baker struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 9-7 extra-innings win over the Rockies.

Impact Baker's scoreless streak is up to 13 innings after his clean performance Tuesday in the 11th inning. The closer has a 13:4 K:BB in that span and has scattered five hits during his streak. For the season, he's been elite in his first year as a closer, racking up 32 saves in 35 chances with a 1.42 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 48:15 K:BB through 44.1 innings.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down MLB-high 31st save Baker secured the save Saturday against the White Sox, throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Baker made things look easy Saturday, landing each of his six pitches for strikes to dispatch the White Sox bats. The All-Star closer extended his scoreless to 12 innings as well, and he's gone a perfect 20-for-20 in save situations since his last blown save May 13 in Toronto. Through 43.1 frames, Baker boasts a 1.45 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 46:15 K:BB with an MLB-high 31 saves in 34 chances.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmussen, Fortes, Baker power the AL-leading Rays to a 1-0 win over the White Sox

Drew Rasmussen struck out 10 in six strong innings and Nick Fortes drove in the game’s only run as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 1-0 Saturday

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Cedric Mullins homers in the eighth inning, lifting Rays over the Rangers 3-2

Cedric Mullins hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning, Jonny DeLuca also went deep and seven pitchers combined on a two-hitter for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 3-2 victory over th...

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Up to 30 saves Baker earned the save in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Rangers, striking out two while working around a pair of walks in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Texas got the tying and go-ahead runs on base after Baker issued a pair of walks, but the right-hander managed to keep them off the board to earn his 30th save of the season, tying Cade Smith for the MLB lead. Baker has been nearly untouchable of late, holding opponents scoreless over his last 11 innings and allowing just one run in his last 23 frames. His ERA is down to 1.49 across 42.1 innings this year with a 0.87 WHIP and 45:15 K:BB.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 29th save Baker earned the save in Wednesday's win over the Rangers, firing a scoreless inning and allowing one hit.

Impact Baker notched his 29th save of the season after pitching out of a one-out double, and still sits second in the majors in saves to Cade Smith. The right-hander is extremely hot as he has now converted 19 consecutive save attempts to give the Rays their third shutout in four games.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Diaz, Vilade homers and a 4-hitter in a bullpen game helps Rays beat Rangers 3-0

Yandy Diaz and Ryan Vilade homered in the first inning and five pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 3-0

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Notches 28th save Baker earned the save in Sunday's 1-0 victory over the Guardians, tallying a strikeout and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Baker is up to 28 saves (in 31 chances) this season, good for the second most in the majors. The right-hander has been stellar of late, allowing just one run in his last 22 innings. Baker's ERA now sits at a sparkling 1.56 across 40.1 innings this season with a 0.84 WHIP and 43:13 K:BB.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rays hold Guardians to 1 hit, complete 3-game sweep with 1-0 victory

Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit through seven innings, Cedric Mullins drove in the only run of the game on a bunt single and the Tampa Bay Rays finished off a three-game sweep of th...

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Nick Martinez and 3 relievers pitch AL-best Rays to 3-0 win over slumping Guardians

Nick Martinez threw six sharp innings, Yandy Díaz became the fourth player in Tampa Bay history to reach 1,000 hits and the Rays shut out the slumping Cleveland Guardians 3-0

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Nails down 27th save Baker secured the save Wednesday against Cleveland, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks in the ninth inning.

Impact Baker extended his scoreless streak to eight innings Saturday, Additionally, the right-hander last failed to successfully convert a save chance during his May 13 outing in Toronto, which is a stretch of 22 outings without a blown save. Through 39.1 innings in 2026, Baker boasts a 1.60 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 42:12 K:BB with 27 saves in 30 opportunities.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 26th save Baker tossed one inning, allowing no runs with a strikeout, in the 4-2 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday to earn the save.

Impact Baker only needed nine pitches to get his 26th save of the season, and propel himself to second in baseball in saves this year, only behind Cade Smith of the Guardians. The recent All-Star has not blown a save since May 13 and has not allowed a run since June 24. The 31-year-old has also been quite efficient, needing 16 pitches or less to get through an inning in his last seven outings.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jax pitches 6 strong innings, Mesa Jr. drives in 2 as Rays down Blue Jays 4-2

Griffin Jax allowed one run in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Rays hit 3 solo homers, Nick Martinez pitches 6 innings for win as Rays beat Blue Jays 7-1

Cedric Mullins, Victor Mesa Jr. and Nick Fortes hit solo homers, Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the struggling Toronto Blue Jays 7-1

JULY 21 • Associated Press

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