Baker credits team after taking MLB saves lead with 31

He earned his first All-Star selection in July.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 21 min read

“Saves are more of a team stat and it shows that we’re doing something right.” https://t.co/bPWjds5cHJ Via @RaysBaseball on X

What happened: Bryan Baker said saves reflect collective performance and show his club is "doing something right."

Why it matters: A steady closer can shorten games as the regular season moves through August. Baker's rise gives his club an established option for late leads.

By the numbers: Baker leads MLB with 31 saves. Through his first 38 appearances, he had 25 saves, a 1.73 ERA and a .150 opponents' average.

What to watch: Baker will try to retain the MLB lead through the final two months of the regular season.

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@RaysBaseball 2026-08-02T16:12:41.670824+00:00

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