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Pirates rally for 6-3 win over skidding White Sox

Pinch-hitter Erik Gonzalez’s two-run single highlighted a four-run rally in the seventh inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Chicago White Sox 6-3

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mississippi State posts CWS-record 21 Ks in win over Texas

Will Bednar had a career-high 15 strikeouts in six innings, the most at the College World Series in 25 years, and Mississippi State held off Texas 2-1

JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bednar brothers' nonstop pitchers' duel spans SEC, majors and MLB Draft: 'A hell of a ride, and it's just getting started' David Bednar, a Pirates reliever, and his little brother Will, a top arm at Mississippi State, are ramping up their fastball velo battle.

JUNE 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

García, Yelich help Brewers sweep Pirates with 5-2 win

Avisaíl García hit a two-run homer, Christian Yelich added a pinch-hit sacrifice fly on his bobblehead day and the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bednar impressing in 'pen; Hayes takes BP As a Minor Leaguer in the Padres’ system, right-hander David Bednar notched 39 saves, including 14 at Double-A Amarillo in 2019. Featuring a...

JUNE 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

Little bro of Bucs' Bednar a top Draft prospect PITTSBURGH -- David Bednar has jumped on the radar of MLB fans this season. With a high-spin heater, a well-tunneled curveball and a splitte...

MAY 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

Wood improves to 5-0, Yastrzemski HR as Giants beat Pirates

Alex Wood pitched six innings while keeping his perfect record intact and Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing home run as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mississippi State's Will Bednar has big cheerleader in brother David, a Pirates pitcher David Bednar pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates. His brother Will pitches for Mississippi State. Their bond through baseball is as strong as...

MAY 7, 2021 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Keller, bullpen pitch Pirates to 2-1 win over Padres

Mitch Keller tossed shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped past the San Diego Padres 2-1

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Early returns favorable Bednar has registered a 2.35 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 8:3 KK:B in 7.2 innings.

Impact He's kept opponents scoreless in nine of 10 outings, picking up a pair of holds. The righty's throwing hard (96.7 mph) and often (60.3 percent). Pittsburgh has developed a pecking order that typically features Kyle Crick in the eighth inning and Richard Rodriguez in the ninth, but Bednar is showing that his spring training effectiveness was no fluke. Should the team trade Crick or Rodriguez, the 26-year-old figures to get a late-inning look. He did pitch the ninth inning of Sunday's win in Minnesota in a four-run game.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco homers among 3 hits, Pittsburgh beats Minnesota 6-2

Gregory Polanco homered among his three hits, the Pittsburgh bullpen tossed five strong innings, and the Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Sunday

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers beat Pirates 5-2 to gain doubleheader split

Tyler Anderson’s five strong innings helped Pittsburgh move to 8-9 with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, but Detroit rallied for...

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brubaker pitches, hits Pirates to 7-1 win over slumping Cubs

JT Brubaker pitched into the sixth inning and had the first three RBIs of his career to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-1

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mars native David Bednar rocks ‘Renegade’ in his PNC Park debut Mars native David Bednar made his PNC Park in classic fashion — with “Renegade” blaring over the stadium sound system.

APRIL 8, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Twice not as nice Wednesday Bednar allowed two earned runs on two hits (both solo homers) and no walks in one inning of Wednesday's 11-4 loss to Cincinnati. He struck out two batters.

Impact In an effort to get him some work, Bednar entered Wednesday's game with his team already down, 9-0, in the eighth inning. He's only allowed 10 home runs in 219.2 minor-league innings, but has given up six in just 20.1 major-league frames -- something to keep an eye on.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive Thursday debut Bednar pitched a scoreless inning in a 5-3 win over the Cubs on Thursday. He struck out two without allowing a hit or walk en route to his first hold.

Impact The righty appeared in the seventh inning of a 5-2 lead, ahead of Chris Stratton (eighth inning) and Rich Rodriguez (ninth inning) with Kyle Crick (personal) away from the team. Bednar's fine outing represents a carryover from his impressive spring and while he didn't close out Thursday's game, he's definitely got closer stuff.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hayes homers, Pirates 2-hit Cubs 5-3 on chilly opening day

Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a two-run homer and Pittsburgh’s relievers dominated in a two-hitter, helping the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on a chilly opening day

APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially wins roster spot Bednar has officially won a spot in the Pirates' Opening Day bullpen, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Bednar has options remaining, so he could have been sent to the minors so the Pirates could keep other options in the organization. He forced the team's hand with a dominant spring, however, striking out 18 batters and walking just one in 8.2 scoreless innings. That's the kind of performance that could push him into a high-leverage role this season given the Pirates' lack of proven bullpen options, though he hasn't looked anything close to a high-leverage option in his 17.1 major-league innings thus far in his career, struggling to a 6.75 ERA.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mars alum David Bednar makes Pirates' opening day roster When David Bednar came to the Pirates as part of the return in the Joe Musgrove trade with the San Diego Padres this offseason, it had the p...

MARCH 29, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Making case this spring Bednar has yet to allow an earned run in seven spring innings, yielding two hits and one walk while striking out 13.

Impact The 26-year-old, acquired in the Joe Musgrove trade, has seen a tick up in his fastball velocity and hit 99 mph in his last outing. He could move into a high-leverage situation if he continues to execute at his current level, but the team has several other relievers out of options. As a result, it's possible that Bednar could be optioned to Triple-A at the beginning of 2021, even though he's throwing as well as anyone in the bullpen.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of new arms impressing Bucs in camp The Pirates have cleaned some things up from the 2020 season in the first half of camp, and pitching is no exception. Pittsburgh entered Tue...

MARCH 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Five Pirates who have been pleasant surprises so far this spring FORT MYERS, Fla. — Spring training results are hard to take seriously, for multiple reasons. It’s a completely different setting from an MLB...

MARCH 16, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Impressive Grapefruit League start Bednar walked one batter and struck out a pair in a scoreless inning Sunday against Baltimore.

Impact The righty, acquired in the Joe Musgrove deal, has not allowed a run in three spring innings. He's yet to give up a hit, walking one while striking out seven. His strong start has put him in the mix for a bullpen spot and possibly even closer discussions at some point in 2021. The 26-year-old has done well with a 97-mph fastball and sharp-breaking curve.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: David Bednar Has Closer Potential The Pittsburgh Pirates received right-handed reliever David Bednar as part of the Joe Musgrove trade, could he be their closer of the future...

MARCH 5, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates 2021 Outlook: Reliever David Bednar This offseason, Ben Cherington has been busy swinging trades and added players to the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. One of the players th...

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM