Bryan Baker records 30th save for Tampa Bay Rays, ties MLB lead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Bryan Baker of the Tampa Bay Rays secured his 30th save of the season in a game against the Texas Rangers on July 26, 2026. This performance ties him with Cade Smith of Cleveland for the MLB lead in saves. Baker has excelled since taking on the closer role, converting 19 consecutive save opportunities since May 17 and only allowing one run during that span. Manager Kevin Cash praised Baker's development, particularly noting his impressive transition from a lesser role to a key position for the team. The Rays continue their season with a weekend series against the Chicago White Sox.
- •Baker is the third Rays player to reach 30 saves by August 1.
- •He has a 1.49 ERA and 0.87 WHIP this season.
- •Baker allowed only one run in his last 24 appearances.
- •He recorded the last out for the AL in this summer's All-Star Game.
- •The Rays face the White Sox in their next series.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Bryan ‘Big Bake’ Baker Dominates As Tampa Bay Rays’ Closer
"Bryan Baker emerged in early April and joined Alex Colome (2017) and Fernando Rodney (2012) as the third player in Tampa Bay Rays' history to record 30 saves by August 1.
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