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The Chicago Cubs' offense has been one of the best in baseball to begin the year, and despite the injuries to the starting rotation, it's been a solid group.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

2025 Tampa Bay Rays Preview: Pitching

From pitching prospects to veteran arms and young studs, the Rays truly have one of the best pitching depth in baseball. With pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training, the Rays pitching staff stands out as the team’s strength.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / December 4

Rays Rumors: Pete Fairbanks, Jeffrey Springs generating trade interest

The Tampa Bay Rays roster churn may continue as two core members of the team’s pitching staff, also two of the team’s highest paid players, are generating trade interest.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

Pair of Rays pitchers are drawing trade interest

There’s never an offseason where the Rays don’t have multiple players circulating the rumor mill, and this winter is no exception.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 3

Pair of High-Profile Tampa Bay Rays Pitchers Garnering Trade Interest Ahead of Winter Meetings

According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, a pair of Tampa Bay Rays pitchers are generating real trade interest in advance of next week's winter meetings. From Morosi on X: Rays LHP Jeffrey Springs and RHP Pete Fairbanks are among the Tampa Bay pitchers garnering trade interest in the days before the Winter Meetings, as I reported today on @MLBNetwork.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 19

Potential Pirates Trade Targets: Big Upgrade to the Bullpen

This is one in a series of examining potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2024-25 offseason. While offense should be the priority for Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason, the bullpen is also in need of a facelift.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / September 17

Tampa Bay Rays' Jeffrey Springs, Pete Fairbanks Ruled Out For Rest of 2024

Starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs and closer Pete Fairbanks will not be returning to the Tampa Bay Rays' active roster in 2024, manager Kevin Cash told reporters Tuesday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Rays star Pete Fairbanks dealt brutal injury update

The Tampa Bay Rays were sellers at the trade deadline. Yet despite significant interest around the league in the services of relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks, the Rays held onto their veteran closer.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Rays to place closer on injured list as playoff hopes take hit

Rays to place closer on injured list as slim playoff hopes take hit

The Tampa Bay Rays have their work cut out for them in the AL wild-card race and now they're out their closer due to injury.

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MLB News / LWOSports.com / July 30

Five fantasy baseball winners and losers from trade deadline

The Trade Deadline either brings a rush of hope or a tsunami of despair among fanbases across Major League Baseball. If your favorite team added pieces to help propel them to October, congratulations.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / July 30

Tampa Bay Rays Could Trade Pete Fairbanks, Zack Littell Ahead of Deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays may not be done dealing just yet. The Rays' fire sale started when they sent All-Star outfielder Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners and starting pitcher Zach Eflin to the Baltimore Orioles late last week.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / July 29

Yankees potential trade target: Pete Fairbanks

Rays’ closer Fairbanks could bolster the struggling pen, but his injury history, declining strikeout rate, and the trade partner pose concerns. If the

MLB News / Bleacher Report / July 28

Yankees Trade Rumors: Tanner Scott, Pete Fairbanks Among Closers Eyed at MLB Deadline

As the July 30 trade deadline draws nearer, the New York Yankees are reportedly eyeing pitchers who can bolster the back end of their bullpen. Per Jon Heyman…

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Rays reportedly expected to buy, sell at trade deadline

The Rays are among the more interesting bubble teams with the deadline eight days off.

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Randy Arozarena heating up at right time for Rays

Rays pitcher hospitalized with infection

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 22

Cardinals Could Bolster Bullpen In Shocking Deadline Deal For St. Louis Native

The St. Louis Cardinals need to strengthen their pitching staff before the July 30 trade deadline, which might require the organization to make shocking moves.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks’ ‘rage’ incident destroys stool in wild win

It’s not always easy for athletes to keep their composure in the heat of competition. Sometimes players hurt themselves and do damage to other things while taking their frustrations out.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 21

Rays reliever admits he smashed Twins’ ‘IKEA stool’ in fit of rage

The Twins will probably be billing the Tampa Bay Rays for a new stool for the visiting team's batting cage after Thursday's game. With a 6-3 lead and two outs with two runners on base, Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks was tasked with getting the last out of the game against Jose Miranda.

Tampa Bay Rays News / ESPN / June 20

Fairbanks vents 'rage' after blown save, gets win

Rays closer Pete Fairbanks said he pulverized a small stool in the visiting clubhouse after allowing a tying three-run homer to the Twins in the ninth, but came back out for the 10th to pick up the win.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 11

Rays RHP Pete Fairbanks (nerve issues) activated off IL

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks was activated from the 15-day injured list prior to Saturday's game against the visiting New York Yankees. Fairbanks hasn't pitched in a game since April 17 due to nerve-related issues in his pitching hand.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22, 2024

Rays place key reliever on injured list

The Rays announced that they have placed a key member of their bullpen on the 15-day injured list.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / April 18, 2024

Struggling Rays reliever doesn't mince words on his shoddy outing

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks has had a roller-coaster start to 2024.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Bleacher Report / April 6, 2024

Rays' Pete Fairbanks Blasts 'Horrible' Baseballs from Rockies' Humidor at Coors Field

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks called out what he believed were "horrible" baseballs that came out of the humidor at Coors Field during Friday's…