Dousing Fires: Bryan Baker, Kevin Kelly Pace Impressive Rays’ Bullpen
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- Sports Money Dousing Fires: Bryan Baker, Kevin Kelly Pace Impressive Rays’ Bullpen By Tom Layberger,
- Some of the revenue generated from sales of Shake ‘n Baker went to Blue Water Baltimore, a non-profit that does its part to keep the Charm City’s waterways free of debris.
- Indeed, the Florida native has recorded 18 saves, a total that is tied for second in MLB.
Sports Money Dousing Fires: Bryan Baker, Kevin Kelly Pace Impressive Rays’ Bullpen By Tom Layberger,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about college football and sports in the Tampa Bay region.Follow Author Jun 11, 2026, 10:30pm EDTJun 11, 2026, 11:06pm EDTST. PETERSBURG, FL - Bryan Baker of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after the final out of his save against the Miami Marlins at Tropicana Field on May 17, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)Getty ImagesGiven the scope of Tampa Bay’s craft beer scene combined with the region’s many waterways, it would seem a matter of time before Bryan Baker teams with a brewing company in a manner similar to when he pitched for the Baltimore Orioles.
Some of the revenue generated from sales of Shake ‘n Baker went to Blue Water Baltimore, a non-profit that does its part to keep the Charm City’s waterways free of debris. The way the righthander has been closing games for the Rays, one can be excused for thinking Baker walks on water.