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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, 2025 • 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 7-4

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Rays outlast Diamondbacks 7-6 in 11 innings, overcoming Carroll's 2 HRs

Kameron Misner and Yandy Díaz 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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 streak

APRIL 10, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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 Rockies

MARCH 30, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • MLB.COM

Minimal usage in spring Fairbanks has thrown 1.2 innings across two appearances in the Grapefruit League.

Impact Fairbanks ended the 2024 season on the injured list with a lat injury, so the fact that he's had a healthy spring is positive. While he hasn't seen much game action, he's projected to serve as the Rays' primary closer once the regular season kicks off.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Skenes elected to MLB players' union leadership as trio who moved against Meyer are dropped

National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes was elected to the players’ association eight-man executive subcommittee just six months after his big league debut as three players...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Rays ace McClanahan to face hitters for the first time since elbow surgery

Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan is set to face hitters for the first time next week since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't return this season Fairbanks (lat) is progressing in his rehab program but won't have enough time to rejoin the Rays before the end of the regular season, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact The right-hander landed on the shelf in mid-August due to a lat strain and was able to resume throwing at the end of the month, but he won't have enough time to build up to game readiness before the end of the campaign. Fairbanks will finish the season with 23 saves and a 3.57 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 44:17 K:BB across 45.1 innings. He should be fully healthy in plenty of time for spring training.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to resume throwing Fairbanks (lat) will play catch Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Kevin Cash relayed that Fairbanks is asymptomatic, clearing his path to resume throwing for the first time since landing on the injured list. He's not expected to return until late September.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' closer Pete Fairbanks diagnosed with right lat strain Rays closer Pete Fairbanks seems likely to miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed Monday ...

AUGUST 20, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Fairbanks placed on IL with back strain OAKLAND -- The Rays have a key vacancy to fill at the back end of their bullpen, as closer Pete Fairbanks was placed on the 15-day injured l...

AUGUST 20, 2024 • MLB.COM

Placed on IL with lat strain The Rays placed Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right lat strain.

Impact Fairbanks sustained the injury in Sunday's outing against Arizona, when he allowed three runs on three hits and one walk across 0.2 innings. The results of his MRI on Monday haven't been announced, but a severe lat strain would likely end the 30-year-old's season. Fairbanks has gone 23-for-27 on save opportunities this year with a 3.57 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 45.1 innings. Colin Poche and Manuel Rodriguez figure to both see additional save opportunities with Fairbanks sidelined. Joel Kuhnel was recalled from Triple-A Durham to add depth to Tampa Bay's bullpen.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to IL Fairbanks will be placed on the injured list due to a lat strain, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Fairbanks was hit hard in his last outing Friday and blew a save chance, as he served up three hits and two earned runs. There wasn't any other obvious sign of injury and there is no clear timeline for his return. The Rays will likely mix and match the closer role in Fairbanks' absence, though Colin Poche and Manuel Rodriguez have most recently worked in high-leverage roles in the bullpen.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save, collects win Fairbanks (3-3) blew the save but collected the win Friday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed two runs on three hits and no walks with one strikeout over an inning.

Impact The Rays closer entered the ninth on a hot streak, making nine consecutive scoreless appearances while not allowing a homer since July 4. All that quality work was undone when Corbin Carroll popped a two-run homer with two outs to tie the game, saddling Fairbanks with his third blown save of the season. Hopefully this performance was an aberration for the flamethrowing righty, as he now sports a 3.02 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 42:16 K:BB across 44.2 innings on the year.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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