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Ex-Blue Jays Pitcher Could Be World Series MVP

Just last year, the Toronto Blue Jays were in the World Series. This season didn’t go as well. They didn’t even make the playoffs. They could be looking at a whole bunch of changes in the offseason. But as the…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:54 AM
Ex-Blue Jays Pitcher Could Be World Series MVP
Key Things to Know
  • Billy Heyen argues former Blue Jays pitcher Bryan Baker could win World Series MVP with the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Baker serves as Tampa Bay's closer for the 2026 World Series matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • Heyen suggests Baker likely needs four saves and continued bullpen dominance to win the award.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Rays closer Bryan Baker could have a viable path to winning World Series MVP against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Billy Heyen of Heavy. The writer argues that Baker has been nearly untouchable throughout the postseason and could secure the award if he records saves in every Tampa Bay victory.

Baker previously pitched in just one major league game for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2021 before being claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. After Baltimore traded him to the Rays in July 2025, Baker established himself as Tampa Bay's closer, putting him in position to potentially secure the final outs of the franchise's first-ever title.

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