New Pirates catcher Pérez learning his pitchers on the fly
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Roberto Pérez has some work to do — and not much timeMARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DAVID BEDNAR #51 - PITCHER - PITTSBURGH PIRATES
3-8 W-L •
1.42 WHIP •
5.78 ERA
3-8 W-L
1.42 WHIP
5.78 ERA
'Put your buggies back': Talking #Yinzer with Pirates reliever and Mars native David Bednar On a day where all three Pittsburgh pro sports teams held a charity event together, David Bednar dishes on some #Yinzer preferences.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pirates see signs of progress amid another dismal finish
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton says the team has made progress even while finishing last in the NL Central for a third straight seasonOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Very deserving' David Bednar captures Pittsburgh BBWAA chapter's Steve Blass Award Maybe you’ve heard: David Bednar is from here. Seriously, though, the Mars native has been excellent for the Pirates and their top pitcher.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Contreras 3 RBIs, Cubs beat Pirates, end 7-game losing skid
Willson Contreras drove in all of the Cubs’ run as Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to end a seven-game losing streakSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Safe at home: Bednar's rise rare bright spot for Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever David Bednar has revived his career with his hometown teamSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phils' 5-game win streak ended by Pirates; Atlanta on deck
Phillies starter Hans Crouse gave up a home run to Cole Tucker on his first major league pitch and Philadelphia’s playoff hopes took a hit with a 6-0 loss to Max Kranick and the Pi...SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
David Bednar returns from right oblique strain; Kyle Keller optioned The Pirates on Sunday welcomed back one of their best relief options, as David Bednar returned from a right oblique strain.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Back from injured list Bednar (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Impact Bednar landed the shelf with a strained right oblique Sept. 14, and he'll rejoin the active roster after a brief stint on the IL. The 26-year-old should take over as Pittsburgh's top closer, though Chris Stratton likely will still be in the mix for those opportunities depending on the situation.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh Pirates to visit the Philadelphia Phillies
The Pirates will start Max Kranick on Sunday while the Phillies have yet to announce who will take the moundSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suarez shutout, Harper HR, Phils win 5th in row, top Pirates
Ranger Suarez pitched a four-hit shutout, Bryce Harper homered and the Philadelphia Phillies kept up their playoff push, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 for their fifth straight...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Progressing well Bednar (oblique) threw a bullpen session Friday and is progressing well, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact There are nine games left in the regular season, and manager Derek Shelton said the team should have some clarity on when Bednar will be available within the next few days, so it's not a guarantee he will make it back before the end of the season, despite the fact he is trending in the right direction. Chris Stratton has been working as the closer, but no Pirate has recorded a save within the past week.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suarez scheduled to start as Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh
The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Saturday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Ranger SuarezSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gibson scheduled to start for Philadelphia against Pittsburgh
The Pirates will start Sam Howard on Friday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Kyle GibsonSEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nola scheduled to start for Philadelphia against Pittsburgh
The Phillies will roll out Aaron Nola to the mound Thursday and the Pirates will give Connor Overton the startSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slated to throw live BP Pirates director of sports medicine said Wednesday that Bednar (oblique) will throw live batting practice soon, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Bednar has been sidelined for just over a week due to a right oblique strain, but he's ahead of schedule in his recovery. Assuming his upcoming throwing session goes well, Tomczyk is optimistic that the right-hander will be cleared to rejoin the Pirates for the final few games of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mahle expected to start as Cincinnati hosts Pittsburgh
The Pirates will start Mitch Keller on Tuesday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler MahleSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gutierrez expected to start as Reds host the Pirates
The Pirates will start Dillon Peters on Monday and the Reds are expected to counter with Vladimir GutierrezSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cabrera expected to start as Miami hosts Pittsburgh
The Pirates will start Bryse Wilson on Saturday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Edward CabreraSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crowe scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Miami
The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Friday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Elieser HernandezSEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Overton scheduled to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati
The Pirates will send Connor Overton to the mound Thursday and the Reds plan to give Tyler Mahle the startSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared to play catch Bednar (oblique) resumed playing catch Wednesday and is feeling pain free, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Bednar's ability to start throwing again just one day after being placed on the injured list suggests his right oblique strain is a relatively minor one. That said, he'll still need to progress to throwing off a mound and facing hitters in live batting practice or simulated games, so Bednar is far from a safe bet to make it back from the 10-day injured list before the end of the season. In the meantime, Chris Stratton represents the top candidate to pick up saves for the Pirates.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati
The Pirates are expected to send Mitch Keller to the mound Wednesday and the Reds will give Vladimir Gutierrez the startSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miley struggles, Reds' skid continues with 6-5 loss to Bucs
Wade Miley surrendered six runs on 10 hits and the Cincinnati Reds lost for the sixth time in eight games, 6-5 to the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on injured list Bednar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Tuesday.
Impact Bednar was unavailable for Sunday's series finale against the Nationals due to a side issue, and he'll require a stint on the injured list after he was diagnosed with a right oblique strain. With just under three weeks remaining in the regular season, it's not clear whether he'll have enough time to return to game action in 2021. Chris Stratton will likely take over as Pittsburgh's closer while Bednar is sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
