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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 23
David Bednar Returning to Form When Pirates Need it Most
To start the season, David Bednar didn’t look anything like the pitcher that was named a National League All-Star in back-to-back seasons. Through his first seven appearances, Bednar had a disastrous 13.50 ERA and blew three of his first four save opportunities.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 19
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Depth Has Helped Them Win Ballgames
For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Pirates have started the season on a positive note. They’re 11-8 to open the year, and much of that success can be attributed to their valuable depth pieces stepping forward in a big way.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 17
FSS Mock Draft Has Pirates Taking Mars Graduate JJ Wetherholt
Joe Doyle, a senior analyst for Future Stars Series, has released his latest 2024 mock draft and has the Pittsburgh Pirates making a hometown selection.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 14
Three trade targets the Padres should explore
Three players the Padres could add as they look to make their way back into the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 12
Falter Delivers Second-Straight Strong Start, Bednar Seals Pirates’ Win Over Phillies
Bailey Falter had another strong outing for the Pittsburgh Pirates and David Bednar closed out the 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / April 11
Pirates look to shake bullpen struggles vs. Phils
The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a superb 9-3 start, yet it's easy to identify their main weakness so far. They are struggling to close out games. After
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 10
Rowdy Tellez’s Heart Definitely in Right Place, But …
Rowdy Tellez’s heart was certainly in the right place. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ new first baseman came to the defense of struggling closer David Bednar on Tuesday after a 5-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 10
How Concerned Should Pirates be About David Bednar’s Early Struggles?
Last season, David Bednar was about as automatic as a closing pitcher could be. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ right-hander was tied for the National League lead with 39 saves and had a 92.9% conversion rate, failing to get the job done on three occasions.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / April 10
All-Star Closer Continues To Struggle, Needs Another Role
After blowing three saves in four opportunities, the Pittsburgh Pirates should consider another role for closer David Bednar for now. Bednar, an All-Star in 2022 and 2023, is struggling early in the 2024 season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 9
Watch: Pirates 1B defends closer after another blown save
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 9-3 and off to one of their best starts in decades. The only real negative so far this season has been All-Star closer David Bednar blowing three saves in his first four appearances.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 9
‘We Don’t Do That Here,’ Rowdy Tellez Calls out Boos Aimed at David Bednar
For the third time in five attempts this season, Pittsburgh Pirates two-time All-Star closing pitcher David Bednar blew a save. The latest came in the Pirates’ 5-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday afternoon at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 9
Bednar’s Blown Save Spoils Pérez’s Strong Start, Olivares’ 2-HR Game
Through five opportunities begin the season, Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar has matched his blown save total from all of 2023. Bednar (1-1) converted
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 31
Pirates Outlast Marlins in Extra Innings to Complete Four-Game Sweep
Despite a blown save from David Bednar (1-0) in the bottom of the ninth, the Pittsburgh Pirates outlasted the Miami Marlins 9-7 in 10 innings at loanDepot Park on Easter Sunday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 25
Why Ke’Bryan Hayes is My Pick to Click
One of my favorite stories to write in the final days of spring training is the annual Pittsburgh Pirates’ Pick to Click column. Some years, I get it right.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / FanNation Fastball / March 11
Pittsburgh Pirates' Elite Closer Progressing Back From Lat Injury
Pittsburgh Pirates' closer David Bednar is continuing to work back from a lat injury but his Opening Day availability isn't known yet. Per Alex Stumpf of MLB.com: David Bednar (lat tightness) played catch for a second straight day today.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 4
MLB futures: National League Reliever of the Year
This award does not have the same history as the others, going back to only 2014. Here is a look at some players Yardbarker's Matt Wiesenfeld likes for this season.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31
Braves looking for high-leverage relief help
With the deadline now a day away, the Braves are looking for pitching, with Jon Heyman of The New York Post relaying that help at the back of their bullpen is a target area.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / July 28
How Should Pirates Handle David Bednar Trade Interest?
The first domino has fallen. The Pittsburgh Pirates shipped Carlos Santana off to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon for a lottery ticket prospect.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24
Report: Pirates willing to listen to trade offers on reliever David Bednar
The Pirates are willing to listen to trade offers on closer David Bednar.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 14
Why Pirates must resist temptation to trade All-Star pitcher
With another baseball season slipping away from them and the trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Pittsburgh Pirates are at the point where they need
Pittsburgh Pirates News / FanNation Fastball / September 27, 2022
Pirates' David Bednar Gifts Autograph Baseballs to Bickering Brothers
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star relief pitcher David Bednar solved a fan conflict Monday night by gifting a pair of autograph baseballs to two young brothers in the stands of the Pirates' home game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 3, 2022
Pirates place RHP David Bednar (back) on 15-day IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed All-Star closer David Bednar on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his lower back. The 27-year-old right-hander is 3-4 with a 2.70 ERA and 17 saves in 40 relief appearances this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2022
Pirates reportedly 'unlikely' to trade All-Star closer David Bednar, OF Bryan Reynolds
With the Pittsburgh Pirates seemingly destined for their seventh straight October without playoff baseball and their fourth straight year with a losing record, one would think they'd be in clear sell mode ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11, 2022
David Bednar, Pirates continue lengthy road trip at Marlins
David Bednar has quietly emerged as one of the majors' most dependable closers in his second season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who will begin a four-game series against the host Miami Marlins on Monday.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24, 2022
Watch: Pirates closer had profane message after shutting down Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar is a passionate combination of fastballs, testosterone and pure intensity. He showed that on Sunday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8, 2021
Pirates relievers David Bednar, Chris Stratton likely to draw interest once lockout is lifted
Coming off their third consecutive last-place season, the Pirates remain mired in a massive rebuild. Contending in 2022 looks far-fetched, and it remains to be seen if there’s enough internal talent to be competitive by 2023.
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