The Sporting News Reliever of the Year Award was an annual award presented to the best relief pitcher in each league in Major League Baseball. It was established in 1960 by The Sporting News as the Fi
Five-time winner Dan Quisenberry
Save (baseball)
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In baseball, a save is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain circumstances. A save can be earned by entering a game in which his team is leading by three or fewe
Mariano Rivera is the MLB all-time leader in saves.
Bill Singer was credited with the first official save, in 1969.
Heath Bell is congratulated by San Diego Padres teammates after a save in 2009
Goose Gossage, namesake of the proposed "goose egg"