The Sporting News Reliever of the Year Award was established in 1960 by The Sporting News (TSN) as TSN Fireman of the Year Award. The award originally recognized the best closer from each league, but in 2001 the award was broadened to include all relievers. The name was subsequently changed to The Sporting News Reliever of the Year Award.
Fireman of the Year Award winners:
Reliever of the Year Award winners:
Year | American League | Team | National League | Team |
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2001 | Mariano Rivera (3) | New York Yankees | Armando Benitez Robb Nen | New York Mets San Francisco Giants |
2002 | Billy Koch | Oakland Athletics | John Smoltz | Atlanta Braves |
2003 | Keith Foulke | Oakland Athletics | Eric Gagne | Los Angeles Dodgers |
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