Pete Fairbanks - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Marlins could find Pete Fairbanks' trade market shrinking with widening ERA | Sporting News Miami's relief pitcher could be a hot commodity near the MLB trade deadline if his outings improve.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Served up walk-off homer Fairbanks (2-3) took the loss Friday against the Mets, giving up two runs (one earned) on one hit while recording one out in the 10th inning.

Impact Brought on to keep the game tied at 7-7, Fairbanks instead served up a walk-off homer to MJ Melendez. The right-hander has allowed two homers in 5.1 innings over six appearances since returning in mid-May from nerve irritation in his hand, suggesting his control may not be as sharp as it was prior to the issue cropping up. Fairbanks has converted six of eight saves chances for the Marlins this season, but his 7.53 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 21:7 K:BNB through 14.1 innings are far from his career ratios.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Results not matching stuff during 'trying stretch' for Fairbanks NEW YORK -- Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks did the hard part in Friday night’s 9-7 walk-off loss in 10 innings to the Mets at Citi Field. Wit...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

MJ Melendez comes off the bench and powers the Mets past the Marlins 9-7 in 10 innings

MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to give the New York Mets a 9-7 victory over the Miami Marlins after squandering a four-run lead

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Banks second win Fairbanks (2-2) picked up the win Sunday against the Mets, giving up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact The Marlins closer did his part to maintain a 0-0 tie in the top of the ninth, and Fairbanks was rewarded for his efforts when Heriberto Hernandez walked it off with a grand slam. Both of Fairbanks' wins this season have come in four appearances since he was activated from the IL a little over a week ago, but on the season the right-hander has a shaky 7.62 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB in 13 innings while converting six of eight save chances.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández's walk-off grand slam against Williams gives Marlins 4-0 win, 3-game sweep of Mets

Heriberto Hernández hit a grand slam off Devin Williams in the ninth inning for his first big league walk-off hit, giving the Miami Marlins a 4-0 win and a three-game sweep of the...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Secures save Friday Fairbanks picked up the save in Friday's 2-1 win over the Mets, issuing one walk with two strikeouts in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.

Impact It's been a rough start to the season for Miami's closer, as he entered Friday having allowed at least one run in three straight outings and at least three runs in three of nine appearances since the beginning of April. Fairbanks struck out the first two batters he faced in this one and closed it with a flyout from Bo Bichette. It was Fairbanks' sixth save of the season to go with an 8.25 ERA and 19:6 K:BB across 12 innings.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez allows Soto's homer in 1st and Marlins keep Mets off the scoreboard rest of the way in 2-1 win

Eury Pérez gave up just Juan Soto’s solo homer in the first inning and was solid pitching into the seventh, Owen Caissie drove in both of Miami’s runs and the Marlins edged the New...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Takes second blown save Fairbanks (1-2) was charged with a blown save but earned the win Saturday against the Rays, allowing one unearned run on one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out two...

Impact Joe Mack committed a throwing error while attempting to catch Cedric Mullins stealing second base, which resulted in Tampa Bay's game-tying run in the ninth frame going unearned on Fairbanks' ledger. The Marlins went on to rally in extra innings and get Fairbanks off the hook, but the hurler has certainly been shaky during his debut season with Miami. Through 10 frames as the club's primary closer, the hard-throwing right-hander has a 9.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB while converting five of his seven save chances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins score 8 runs in 10th inning to top Rays 10-5

Liam Hicks had a two-run RBI single in an eight-run 10th inning and the Miami Marlins ended the Tampa Bay Rays’ 11-game home winning streak with a 10-5 victory

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Returns from stint on IL The Marlins reinstated Fairbanks (hand) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Fairbanks wound up missing the minimum amount of time after the Marlins placed him on the IL on April 28 due to nerve irritation in his right hand. Though a similar issue caused him to miss about three weeks while he was a member of the Rays in 2024, Fairbanks was cleared to throw a bullpen session about a week after landing on the shelf and checked out fine after facing hitters in live batting practice over the weekend. The right-hander is expected to immediately step back in as the Marlins' preferred option to close games after he converted five of his first six chances prior to landing on the IL.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Twins bring 1-0 series lead over Marlins into game 2

The Minnesota Twins face the Miami Marlins, leading the series 1-0

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Twins begin 3-game series against the Marlins

The Minnesota Twins host the Miami Marlins to open a three-game series

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Expected to be activated Wednesday Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that he expects Fairbanks (hand) to return from the 15-day injured list Wednesday when first eligible, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com report...

Impact After checking out fine after throwing a live batting practice session Saturday, Fairbanks has been cleared to join the Marlins for the start of their six-game road trip and should be ready to go for the second game of the club's series in Minnesota. Before hitting the shelf April 28 after experiencing nerve irritation in his right hand, Fairbanks had notched five saves in six chances but had posted a 10.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in nine innings over 10 appearances. Fairbanks' underlying numbers (3.48 xERA, 22.0 K-BB%) were more encouraging, however, and he should immediately step back in as Miami's preferred closing option after none of the Marlins' other relievers have seized control of the ninth inning while he's been on the shelf.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins and Nationals meet, winner secures 3-game series

The Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Slated for live BP on Sunday Fairbanks (hand) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Sunday and will then travel with the Marlins for the team's road series in Minnesota, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com re...

Impact Fairbanks landed on the IL on April 28 due to nerve irritation in his right hand, but he tossed two bullpen sessions this week and is now lined up to throw to hitters. The veteran reliever is eligible to be activated May 13, and it sounds like he could be back in action that day. Fairbanks will likely reclaim the team's closer role upon his return. Calvin Faucher and Tyler Phillips have notched one save apiece during Fairbanks' absence.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins open 3-game series at home against the Nationals

The Miami Marlins begin a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Completes bullpen session Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that Fairbanks (hand) threw a "very encouraging" 13-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Jeremy Tache of Marlins.tv reports.

Impact Fairbanks was able to get back on the mound for the first time since Miami placed him on the 15-day injured list April 28 due to nerve irritation in his right hand. Though Fairbanks had a similar occurrence of nerve irritation back in the 2024 season with the Rays and ended up missing about three weeks, the Marlins are hopeful that the veteran reliever will be ready to return from the shelf in close to the minimum 15 days. Fairbanks' ability to complete a side session is a promising step toward meeting that goal, and he's set to throw again Friday before Miami determines his next steps, per MLB.com.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins aim to end losing streak in game against the Orioles

The Miami Marlins look to break their four-game losing streak when they take on the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 7 • Associated Press

What does 'dry humping' mean in baseball? Viral clip from Jeff Passan podcast has casual fans confused | Sporting News Pete Fairbanks and Jeff Passan discussed one of baseball's more curious terms on Wednesday afternoon.

MAY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hicks leads Marlins against the Orioles after 4-hit game

The Miami Marlins play the Baltimore Orioles after Liam Hicks had four hits against the Orioles on Tuesday

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Marlins host the Orioles in first of 3-game series

The Miami Marlins begin a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Phillies bring 2-1 series advantage over Marlins into game 4

The Philadelphia Phillies take a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the Miami Marlins

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Miami Marlins host the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday

The Miami Marlins host the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Phillies bring win streak into game against the Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies seek to continue a four-game win streak with a victory over the Miami Marlins

MAY 2 • Associated Press

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