Baker’s 40th Save Makes History | Tampa Bay Rays News

Bryan Baker just shattered expectations, notching his 40th save of the season to become the first Tampa Bay Rays closer since 2017 to reach that mark—and only the seventh in franchise history. What started as a committee plan turned into a one-man show, as Baker’s consistency and clutch performances—including a 29-save streak tied for the longest in MLB this year—have made him an All-Star closer. Even when he felt drained during a nail-biter against the Astros, he found that extra gear, locking down the win with a dramatic final out. His manager called him spectacular, and his teammates feel the security knowing he’s got their backs when it matters most. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mlb.com/news/bryan-baker-40-saves-rays-closer-2026 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a278a13b5588e46 Report issues to [email protected].