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Bryan Baker Comes in Third for BBWAA AL Reliever of the Year Award
Tampa Bay Rays closer Bryan Baker capped off an amazing season by finishing third in the American League Reliever of the Year race. 2026 was full of elite seasons from relievers. Baker advanced to the final stage with Louis Varland and Cade Smith. All pitchers had strong seasons and are among the game's best arms. …
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- Yahoo SportsBryan Baker Comes in Third for BBWAA AL Reliever of the Year AwardTampa Bay Rays closer Bryan Baker capped off an amazing season by finishing third in the American League Reliever of the Year race. 2026 was full of elite seasons from relievers. Baker advanced to the final stage with Louis Varland and Cade Smith. All pitchers had strong seasons and are among the game's best arms. …
- CBS SportsPadres' Mason Miller, Blue Jays' Louis Varland named MLB Relievers of the Year in first-ever BBWAA awardMiller lapped the field in strikeouts, while Varland led qualified relievers in ERA in their dominant 2026 seasons
- The Athletic(subscription required)Mason Miller, Louis Varland win first BBWAA reliever of the year awardsMiller and Varland turned in dominant seasons as the closers for the Padres and Blue Jays, respectively.