DAVID BEDNAR NEWS

Notches save Thursday Bednar picked up the save Thursday against Cincinnati. He allowed one hit while striking out two over one scoreless inning.

Impact With the Pirates clinging to a one-run lead, Bednar got the call to nail things down. He worked around a Jonathan India double, throwing 14 of his 18 pitches for strikes to earn his first save of the season and the 23rd of his young career. Bednar's skills are excellent and his job security is high, though the threat of a trade later in the season looms.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz HR, drives in lead run, Pirates top Reds on opening day

Oneil Cruz homered shortly after a pitch clock violation and later hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on...

MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressing for USA Bednar has allowed one run across three innings while striking out five and walking none while pitching for the USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Impact Bednar had struggled a bit in camp with the Pirates, as he served up two homers and walked two across only three innings of Grapefruit League action. However, he's put up significantly better results in the World Baseball Classic, a reassuring sign as Opening Day approaches. Bednar should be Pittsburgh's locked-in closer while also providing plenty of strikeouts with decent ratios.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber's 3-run homer sends U.S. past Britain in WBC

Kyle Schwarber launched a three-run homer, Nolan Arenado had three hits and two RBIs, and the United States overcame a slow start to beat Britain 6-2 in the World Baseball Classic...

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'It's really an honor': Bednar's high school retires number PITTSBURGH -- Every seat in Mars Area High School’s basketball gymnasium was occupied. Those who couldn’t find a seat either made themselves...

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Pirates reliever David Bednar discusses Bryan Reynolds' trade request, offseason moves, a possible extension and more David Bednar was at PNC Park on Friday morning and talked about a few different things, including Bryan Reynolds’ trade request.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Bednar continues work with Bucs Charities ahead of Thanksgiving The offseason might be in its infancy, but David Bednar’s efforts within the Pittsburgh community are in full swing. Bednar, the Pirates’ 20...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Amid the losses, Pirates believe end of overhaul is in sight

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they are nearing the end of their top-to-bottom rebuild despite another 100-loss season

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 19th save Bednar picked up the save in a scoreless inning in Sunday's 7-5 victory over the Cardinals. He allowed one hit and one walk with one strikeout.

Impact Bednar worked around a double and a walk to record a scoreless inning and earn his 19th save of the season. In four outings since returning from the injured list Sept. 22, Bednar has allowed one run over four innings with six strikeouts and two saves. He owns a 2.66 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 50.2 innings this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 18th save Bednar picked up the save Tuesday against the Reds, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning of a 4-1 victory.

Impact Facing the last three spots in the Reds' lineup, Bednar struck out the first two batters before ending it with a groundout. It was his 18th save of the season and first since returning from the injured list on Sept. 22. The 27-year-old is likely to occupy the closer role for Pittsburgh over the final eight days of the season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Andujar saves the day, David Bednar earns first save in two months in Pirates win There was a time when Miguel Andujar’s presence on the Pirates would have been a big deal. At one time, he was a top 100 prospect in the New...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Andújar's bases-clearing double lifts Pirates over Reds 4-1

Miguel Andújar hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the seventh inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No need for tears! Bednar gifts 2 signed balls for quarreling brothers David Bednar is an All-Star pitcher, but he's apparently skilled at solving brotherly infighting as well. It all started when a couple of yo...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • MLB.COM

Wesneski has immaculate inning, pitches Cubs over Bucs 3-2

Rookie Hayden Wesneski had an immaculate inning in his second major league start to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the skidding Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated by Pirates Bednar (back) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Bednar was on the injured list with his back injury since late July, but he recently made three rehab appearances at Triple-A Indianapolis and allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out four in three innings. The right-hander should reclaim closing duties from Wil Crowe over the final two weeks of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates aim to end skid in game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to stop a six-game skid when they play the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reynolds leads Pirates against the Yankees after 4-hit game

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the New York Yankees after Bryan Reynolds had four hits against the Yankees on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bednar humbled, honored to be Clemente Award nominee David Bednar became acquainted with the life, the legend of Roberto Clemente from a young age. He learned that the history of baseball in Pi...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • MLB.COM

Final rehab outing set Bednar (back) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday in what is likely to be his final outing before being activated from the 15-day injured list,...

Impact The right-hander began the rehab assignment last week, and Monday will be his third appearance with Indianapolis. Bednar has been sidelined by the back injury since late July, but he's on the cusp of rejoining the Pirates for the final stretch of the season. He's 17-for-21 in save chances with a 2.70 ERA this year, and he figures to reclaim the closer role from Wil Crowe once reinstated.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets host the Pirates on home winning streak

The New York Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets bring 2-0 series advantage over Pirates into game 3

The New York Mets lead 2-0 in a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets play the Pirates leading series 1-0

The New York Mets lead 1-0 in a four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates visit the Mets on 4-game road win streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates hit the road against the New York Mets looking to continue a four-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates try to continue road win streak in matchup against the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates hit the road against the Cincinnati Reds aiming to prolong a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds look to break 3-game losing streak, play the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds aim to stop a three-game slide when they play the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS