MAY 5 • SI.COM
PETE FAIRBANKS #29 - PITCHER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
4-5 W-L •
1.04 WHIP •
2.83Â ERAÂ
4-5 W-L
1.04 WHIP
2.83 ERA
My Two Cents: Pete Fairbanks in Lockdown Mode for Rays, That's a Good Thing The Tampa Bay Rays needed a win in the worst way on Sunday against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Closer EnPete Fairbanks made sure...
Earns eighth save Fairbanks earned the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Yankees, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Fairbanks was called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth and struck out the top of the Yankees' order on 15 pitches. The 31-year-old has now converted save chances on back-to-back days for the second time this season and has been scored upon only once in his past 10 outings. He's a perfect 8-for-8 in save opportunities while posting a 2.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB across 13.1 innings this season.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Aranda homers, drives in 3 runs as Rays' offense awakens in 7-5 win over Yankees
Jonathan Aranda homered and added a two-run single, boosting Tampa Bay over the New York Yankees 7-5 to end the Rays’ eight-game stretch of scoring four runs or fewerMAY 4 • Associated Press
Secures seventh save Fairbanks worked a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his seventh save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Yankees.
Impact The right-hander continued his effective start to the season. Fairbanks is a perfect 7-for-7 in converting save chances, and he's only been scored upon in two of his 13 appearances, leaving him with a 2.19 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB through 12.1 innings.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Secures seventh save Fairbanks worked a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his seventh save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Yankees.
Impact The right-hander continued his effective start to the season. Fairbanks is a perfect 7-for-7 in converting save chances, and he's only been scored upon in two of his 13 appearances, leaving him with a 2.19 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB through 12.1 innings.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Rays overcome Judge's 11th homer, steal 6 bases and rally past Yankees 3-2 to stop 4-game skid
Curtis Mead and José Caballero had RBIs in a two-run eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame Aaron Judge’s 11th home run to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 and stop a four-gam...MAY 3 • Associated Press
Grabs another save Fairbanks earned the save Sunday in San Diego after pitching a perfect ninth inning. He did not walk nor strike anyone out.
Impact Fairbanks sent the Padres down in order to pick up his third save in the last four days. Sunday capped off a big week for Fairbanks who pitched 3.2 scoreless innings while picking up three saves and a win in four appearances. The 31-year-old owns a 2.38 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB in 11.1 innings.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie Simpson has 3 hits as the Rays sweep the Padres with a 4-2 win
Rookie Chandler Simpson raced home to score the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the fifth inning and had his first three-hit game for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the San Diego Pad...APRIL 27 • Associated Press
Notches save No. 5 Fairbanks earned the save Saturday in San Diego as he struck out one and gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact The right-hander gave up a one-out double to Manny Machado but otherwise had no issues with the heart of the Padres lineup. Fairbanks has delivered three straight scoreless appearances and has converted all five of his save chances this year. He has a 2.61 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 10.1 innings as he's looking to produce his third straight year of 20-plus saves.
APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE
Pepiot, Lowe help the Rays beat the Padres 4-1 for their 4th straight win
Ryan Pepiot allowed just three hits in six innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 for their season-best fourth straight winAPRIL 27 • Associated Press
Collects fourth save Thursday Fairbanks earned the save in Thursday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks after allowing one walk in a scoreless 10th inning. He struck out one.
Impact It didn't appear initially that Fairbanks would be in action Thursday, but the Rays scored a run in the ninth inning to force extras and plated three more in the 10th to create a save opportunity for the closer. Even though the hard-throwing right-hander has a concerning 1.50 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB over 9.1 innings, he's converted each of his first four save chances and posted a 2.89 ERA. Fairbanks' control issues could eventually come back to haunt him, but he remains the favorite for ninth-inning work out of Tampa Bay's bullpen at this time.
APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE
Morel hits 2-run homer in 10th, Rays rally to beat Diamondbacks 7-4
Christopher Morel hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4APRIL 25 • Associated Press
Rays outlast Diamondbacks 7-6 in 11 innings, overcoming Carroll's 2 HRs
Kameron Misner and Yandy DÃaz had RBI doubles in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 7-6 victory over Arizona on Wednesday night, overcoming Corbin Carroll’s two h...APRIL 24 • Associated Press
Cubs' Trade Idea Lands Rays Closer Amid Bullpen Concerns A Chicago Cubs trade idea lands Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks amid major bullpen concerns following a terrible outing against the Ari...
APRIL 20 • THESTATE.COM
These 3 areas cost Rays in close game vs. Braves TAMPA -- Technically, the decisive moment in the Rays’ 5-4 loss to the Braves on Saturday afternoon came in the ninth inning. Having already...
APRIL 13 • MLB.COM
Logs third save Fairbanks earned the save in Friday's 6-3 win over Atlanta. He allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact Fairbanks tossed 17 pitches (12 strikes) and was able to overcome a Drake Baldwin double to earn his third save of the year. Fairbanks has posted a 1.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB across six innings to start the season and has converted all three of his save opportunities.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs second save Fairbanks earned the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Angels. He allowed one walk while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact After taking the loss against the Angels on Tuesday, Fairbanks was called from the bullpen for a second straight game and was able to log his second save of the season in 15 pitches (seven strikes). Through five outings, Fairbanks has allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out seven across five innings.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Caballero slugs 1st career slam and Rays win 5-4 over Angels with teams combining for 6 homers
José Caballero slugged his first career grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels to snap a five-game losing streakAPRIL 10 • Associated Press
Takes loss against Angels Fairbanks (1-1) allowed one earned run on two hits and no walks while striking out one across one inning to take the loss Tuesday against the Angels.
Impact Fairbanks was tasked with keeping the game tied at 3-3 in the ninth inning. He only surrendered two singles, though that was enough to allow one run to score. Prior to Tuesday's outing, Fairbanks had turned in three scoreless outings and has a 6:2 K:BB across four innings, so his status as the Rays' closer shouldn't be in jeopardy.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Rengifo lifts Angels over Rays 4-3; Tampa Bay loses 5th straight in opener of 13-game homestand
Luis Rengifo hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat Tampa Bay 4-3, extending the Rays’ losing streak to five in the opener of a 13-...APRIL 9 • Associated Press
Collects first save Fairbanks picked up the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rockies, pitching a scoreless inning while allowing two hits. He struck out two.
Impact Fairbanks worked around two hits to lock down his first save of 2025, securing the win with a punchout of Mickey Moniak to end the game. The right-hander flamethrower has notched 64 career saves with the Rays, which ranks fifth all-time in franchise history. After an uneven 45.1 innings with a 3.57 ERA in 2024, Fairbanks looks secure in his role as the Tampa Bay closer, opening the season with 4:2 K:BB in his first two innings.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Lowe hits 2-run homer as Rays beat Rockies 6-4
Brandon Lowe hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first and the Tampa Bay Rays never trailed Sunday in their 6-4 win over the Colorado RockiesMARCH 30 • Associated Press
Picks up win vs. Rockies Fairbanks (1-0) got the win over the Rockies on Friday, working a scoreless ninth inning with two walks and two strikeouts in the 3-2 win.
Impact The Rays' closer put two men on in the ninth inning with walks, but one of them was erased when pinch runner Mickey Moniak was caught stealing second base. Jordan Beck, however, was successful with a stolen base, but Fairbanks struck out Brenton Doyle to end the inning. The Rays walked it off in the bottom of the ninth, which made Fairbanks the winning pitcher of record.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Kameron Misner's 9th-inning homer lifts Rays over Rockies 3-2 in Steinbrenner Field opener
Rookie Kameron Misner led off the ninth inning with his first major league home run, giving Tampa Bay a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies as the Rays began their season of home gam...MARCH 28 • Associated Press
After time off to fix 'bad habits,' Fairbanks returns to form PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Unhappy with his delivery and his control after an ugly outing against the Phillies on March 6, Rays closer Pete Fai...
MARCH 15 • MLB.COM
