PETE FAIRBANKS NEWS

Rebounds with 13th save Friday Fairbanks picked up the save in Friday's 7-5 win over the Mets, giving up one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Fairbanks allowed the possible go-ahead run to get to the plate, but he was able to settle down for his 13th save of the year. It was ultimately an encouraging bounce-back showing by the hard-throwing right-hander, who yielded two runs in a blown save in his last outing. Although Fairbanks has issued 14 walks over 28.1 innings, he boasts a 2.22 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 25 strikeouts this season as Tampa Bay's closer.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds with 13th save Friday Fairbanks picked up the save in Friday's 7-5 win over the Mets, giving up one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Fairbanks allowed the possible go-ahead run to get to the plate, but he was able to settle down for his 13th save of the year. It was ultimately an encouraging bounce-back showing by the hard-throwing right-hander, who yielded two runs in a blown save in his last outing. Although Fairbanks has issued 14 walks over 28.1 innings, he boasts a 2.22 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 25 strikeouts this season as Tampa Bay's closer.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rays storm back with 6-run sixth inning and hang on to edge Mets 7-5

Danny Jansen hit a two-run homer to cap Tampa Bay’s six-run sixth inning and the Rays came back to beat the Mets 7-5 and snap New York’s six-game winning streak

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Can't convert save Monday Fairbanks blew a save opportunity against the Red Sox on Monday, giving up two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one batter in 1.1 innings.

Impact Rays manager Kevin Cash turned to Fairbanks in a key spot with two outs and a runner on base in the bottom of the eighth frame. The right-hander got Jarren Duran to strike out to preserve a one-run lead, and he looked to be in a great position to close things out after Tampa Bay added an insurance run in the to of the ninth. However, Fairbanks couldn't get the job done -- he allowed two runs in the bottom of the inning to allow the game to go into extra frames. The blown save was just the second in 14 attempts for Fairbanks this season, and it was his first since May 8. Prior to Monday, the veteran closer hadn't allowed an earned run in any of his previous nine appearances.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 12th save Fairbanks worked a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 12th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Marlins.

Impact The right-hander didn't walk or strike out a batter, instead getting two flyballs before Taylor Walls made a leaping grab on a Javier Sanoja line drive for the final out. Fairbanks has been tagged for earned runs in only one of his last 18 appearances dating back to April 23, posting a 1.04 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB through 17.1 innings over that stretch while converting nine of 10 save chances.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 12th save Fairbanks worked a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 12th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Marlins.

Impact The right-hander didn't walk or strike out a batter, instead getting two flyballs before Taylor Walls made a leaping grab on a Javier Sanoja line drive for the final out. Fairbanks has been tagged for earned runs in only one of his last 18 appearances dating back to April 23, posting a 1.04 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB through 17.1 innings over that stretch while converting nine of 10 save chances.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Aranda drives in two and the Rays win their fourth straight, 4-3 over the Marlins

Jonathan Aranda drove in two runs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Miami Marlins 4-3 at George M

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Tallies save vs. Rangers Fairbanks tallied the save in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the Rangers, giving up one unearned run on one hit with no strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Impact Fairbanks still hasn't conceded an earned run since May 13, which has been a stretch of seven outings. The 31-year-old right-hander continues to be locked in as Tampa Bay's closer, logging a 1.10 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB over his last 16.1 innings. Fairbanks has successfully converted eight of his nine save chances during that period.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies save vs. Rangers Fairbanks tallied the save in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the Rangers, giving up one unearned run on one hit with no strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Impact Fairbanks still hasn't conceded an earned run since May 13, which has been a stretch of seven outings. The 31-year-old right-hander has settled into Tampa Bay's closer role nicely, logging a 1.10 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB over his last 16.1 innings. Fairbanks has successfully converted eight of his nine save chances during this period.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe hits solo HR, RBI double as Rays beat Rangers 5-4

Brandon Lowe hit a solo home run in the first inning and added an RBI double to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 5-4

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Scoreless appearance Fairbanks threw a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a baserunner Tuesday against the Rangers.

Impact The Rays were up by four runs so it was not a save chance for Fairbanks. However, he hadn't appeared in a game since May 24, so the appearance was good for some needed work. Fairbanks has turned in six consecutive scoreless appearances while racking up a 6:3 K:BB in that span.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 10th save of 2025 Fairbanks earned the save in Friday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. He issued two walks without allowing a hit or recording a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Fairbanks was brought in to protect the Rays' two-run lead, and he was able to work around two walks to come away with his 10th save of the season (and second in as many days). He needed 21 pitches (11 strikes) to get through the frame, which could impact his availability for Sunday's series finale. Fairbanks has a 2.05 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 22:12 K:BB across 22 innings this season.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 10th save of 2025 Fairbanks earned the save in Friday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. He issued two walks without allowing a hit or recording a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Fairbanks was brought in to protect the Rays' two-run lead, and he was able to work around two walks to come away with his 10th save of the season (and second in as many days). He needed 21 pitches (11 strikes) to get through the frame, which could impact his availability for Sunday's series finale. Fairbanks has a 2.05 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 22:12 K:BB across 22 innings this season.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Caminero hits 3-run HR to back Baz as Rays beat Blue Jays 3-1

Junior Caminero hit a three-run home run in the first inning to back a strong start by Shane Baz, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 for their fourth straight wi...

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Notches ninth save Fairbanks walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his ninth save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact The right-hander picked up his first save since May 4, but the drought was due to a lack of opportunities rather than effectiveness -- Fairbanks has blown only one save chance all season, and that came on an unearned run. Through 9.2 innings in May, Fairbanks has produced a 1.86 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe and Mead homer, Rays beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 3rd straight win

Brandon Lowe and Curtis Mead homered, Drew Rasmussen pitched six scoreless innings in a four-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 for only their third three...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Clean ninth inning Fairbanks threw a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a baserunner Saturday against the Marlins.

Impact Fairbanks entered the game in the ninth inning with a four-run lead for his first appearance since Tuesday. It was a good bounceback effort for him, as he allowed two earned runs in a similar situation his last time out. Fairbanks has now held opponents scoreless in 16 of his 19 outings this season.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmussen throws 6 shutout innings, Rays beat Marlins 4-0

Drew Rasmussen threw a season-high six innings of four-hit ball, Yandy Díaz had two hits and two RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 4-0

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Three Landing Spots for Rays Closer After Recent Trade Prediction Let’s analyze and break down three potential landing spots for Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks.

MAY 16 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

The White Sox lost 121 games last season. This year's Rockies have been worse so far

When the Chicago White Sox set the modern record of 121 losses last year, they were outscored by 306 runs over the whole season

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Earns third win Fairbanks (3-1) earned the win against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing one walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Fairbanks was called upon in a tie game in the top of the ninth and earned the win after the Rays walked it off in the bottom half of the inning. The 31-year-old bounced back from his first blown save of the season Thursday, though he did need 26 pitches to finish the frame. On the season, he owns a 1.65 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB across 16.1 innings while converting eight of nine save chances.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jankowski drives in winning run as Tampa Bay beats Milwaukee 3-2 after historic rain delays

Travis Jankowski had a pair of hits including the winning RBI single in the ninth inning to give Tampa Bay a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers after the first home field weather d...

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Marsh, Turner have RBIs in 10th inning as Phillies sweep Rays with 7-6 win

Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner each had two hits and drove in a run in the 10th inning to cap a comeback from four runs down and lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-6 win over the...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

First blown save Thursday Fairbanks blew the save Thursday against the Phillies after allowing one unearned run on one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Although Fairbanks avoided taking an earned run due to a throwing error on a pickoff attempt earlier in the frame, it was still his first run allowed in his last eight appearances. The right-hander also fell one pitch short of his season high of 29, which could affect his availability for Friday's series opener against the Brewers. Fairbanks is still very much first in line for future save opportunities in the Rays' bullpen, as he sports a strong 1.76 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB while converting eight of his nine save chances across 15.1 innings in 2025.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Fairbanks Leading Charge in Strong Tampa Bay Rays Bullpen The Tampa Bay Rays have had one of the best bullpens in MLB this season, and Pete Fairbanks has been a big part of that success.

MAY 5 • THESTATE.COM