Latest Peter Fairbanks News
Beeks escapes bases-loaded jam, Lowe, Siri hit homers as Rays beat Cubs 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Beeks had no idea he'd be the one called on to close out a game if Tampa Bay wound up in a difficult situation. He came through in a big spot and helped the Rays avoid their first sweep this season. Beeks got the final two outs after entering the...
Rays place closer Fairbanks on 15-day IL because of left hip inflammation
CHICAGO (AP) — The major league-best Tampa Bay Rays placed closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list because of inflammation in his left hip on Monday. Manager Kevin Cash said Fairbanks texted that he was feeling better than he did when he left the ballpark on Sunday, though...
Francisco Mejía has sac fly in 8th, major league-leading Rays beat Brewers 1-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Mejía had an eighth-inning sacrifice fly and the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Friday night. Luke Raley was hit by a pitch from Peter Strzelecki (2-3) leading off the eighth. Raley stole second, went to...
Álvarez 3-run HR in 9th, Alonso 3-run HR in 10th give Mets 8-7 comeback win over Rays
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Álvarez flipped his bat high in the air, celebrating a tying three-run homer for the New York Mets with two outs in the ninth inning. Then in the 10th, it was Pete Alonso's turn after his three-run shot turned a two-run deficit into an improbable 8-7 win...
Rays reinstate closer Fairbanks from injured list, send Muller to minors
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated closer Peter Fairbanks from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Chris Muller to Triple-A Durham on Monday. Fairbanks, who hasn't pitched since April 28, has been sidelined by inflammation near his right wrist....
Rays new acquisition RHP Chase Anderson earns first MLB save
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Chase Anderson from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday in a minor league deal for cash. The Rays later selected Anderson's contract to the major league roster. Tampa Bay also placed closer Pete Fairbanks on the...
Rays get 13th consecutive home win, beat White Sox 4-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Zach Eflin pitched five effective innings in his return from injury and the Tampa Bay Rays hit two more home runs Sunday, beating the slumping Chicago White Sox 4-1 for their 13th consecutive home win to begin the season. Tampa Bay (19-3) tied the 2009...
Díaz HR sparks 6-run 1st, Rays beat Reds 8-0 for 16-3 start
CINCINNATI (AP) — Yandy Díaz homered on the third pitch of Levi Stoudt's big league debut to spark a six-run first inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 Wednesday to improve to a major league-best 16-3. Tampa Bay pitched its second straight shutout and has...
