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.