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Dodgers Interest In Rays Reliever Reaches New Height

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to make a splash. But one name appears to be gaining traction within the front office: Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / July 30

Report: Rays Have Discussed Their Star Closer With Surging AL Team

The Tampa Bay Rays certainly have pieces to dangle in front of hungry contenders. Which contender (or any team) doesn’t need more bullpen help? Well, the Rays have a closer that should interest plenty of teams.

Pete Fairbanks News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 30

Rangers Inquiring About Reunion with Rays Reliever Pete Fairbanks

The Texas Rangers appear to be turning over every possible option to improve their bullpen, including a potential reunion with a former draft pick. Per Evan Grant at The Dallas Morning News (subscription required), the Rangers have inquired about a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Pete Fairbanks.

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Rays, Rangers have had 'preliminary' talks on veteran reliever

He is one of a handful of Rays veterans whose status is up in the air as the team considers its deadline approach.

Pete Fairbanks News / Dodger Blue / July 29

Dodgers Trade Deadline: Pete Fairbanks Interest

Less than 48 hours remain before the MLB trade deadline on Thursday, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to make a move amid plenty of speculation over potential deals.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 29

Blue Jays trade deadline target: Pete Fairbanks

At one point, it looked as if the Tampa Bay Rays were going to contend to finish first in the American League East. However, they’ve gone 4-6 in their last 10 games and just snapped a four-game losing streak, giving them a record of 54-53.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Seranthony Dominguez, Pete Fairbanks among Cubs' bullpen targets

The Cubs are eyeing upgrades for the back end of the bullpen and have looked into Orioles setup man Seranthony Dominguez and Rays closer Pete Fairbanks, reports Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Dodger Blue / July 24

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Rays Prefer To Keep Pete Fairbanks

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching on July 31 and figures to center around relief pitching, with Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks among the players who could be on the move.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Report reveals Rays' stance on potentially trading Pete Fairbanks

The Rays “strongly prefer” to hold closer Pete Fairbanks, report Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Tigers Linked to Rays Reliever Pete Fairbanks in ESPN Trade Report

The Tigers don’t need a full bullpen overhaul, but they need one more late-inning weapon with swing-and-miss stuff. ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel think Pete Fairbanks might be the answer.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

What are the Rays' trade deadline plans?

The Rays stumbled into the All-Star break. The Red Sox swept them in a four-game set at Fenway to conclude the first half. Tampa Bay has dropped 11 of their past 14 games.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / July 1

Dodgers Trade Rumors: Interest In Rays’ Pete Fairbanks Or Similar Relief Pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers have found some consistency in their bullpen after a rough stretch, and it’s once again been a solid area for the team. That turnaround has coincided with Tanner Scott and Anthony Banda sorting through their struggles, along with the returns of Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech from the injured list.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 29

Dodgers Linked to 2 AL East Relievers to Bolster Bullpen at Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been named potential landing spots for two right-handed relief pitchers ahead of the trade deadline. Baltimore Orioles reliever Felix Bautista and Tampa Bay Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks are possible trade targets for the Dodgers, per ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan.

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Dodgers Targeting Rays' 2.15 ERA Reliever to Bolster Bullpen

The Los Angeles Dodgers boast the best record in the National League and hold a commanding 4.5-game advantage in the NL West. That is despite three of

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

1 untouchable Rays player ahead of trade deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays are having a little bit of a surprising season. In one of the tougher divisions in baseball, Tampa Bay sits 5.5 games back from the New York Yankees.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 4

Pete Fairbanks vs. Kyle Finnegan: Who's a better fit for Phillies?

Two names that have emerged as potential trade candidates for the Phillies are Kyle Finnegan and Pete Fairbanks. So, which one is the better fit in Philadelphia?

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Passan: Rays Pitcher Pete Fairbanks in Best Trade Fit for Phillies Bullpen

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan wrote in his early trade deadline preview that Pete Fairbanks is the best trade fit for the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen.