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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 2
MLBTR Releases Pirates Arbitration Projections; Bednar Due Healthy Raise
The Pittsburgh Pirates will have nine players due for salary arbitration this offseason. Though the salary exchange deadline and any necessary hearings
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 9
‘A Huge Honor,’ David Bednar Named Pirates Roberto Clemente Award Nominee for 3rd Time
For the third time in as many seasons, David Bednar has been named the Pittsburgh Pirates nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award. The prestigious award
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 4
Pirates shut out Cubs; Paul Skenes shows some guts; another late homer
Paul Skenes wasn’t at his best, but he still got the job done for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 5-0 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. The Cubs (71-68) loaded the bases in each of the first two innings, but Skenes (9-2) escaped both jams unscathed.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 31
Difficult Decision by Derek Shelton The Right One
CLEVELAND — Many things can happen to a baseball team between the middle of February and the end of August. However, it was difficult to see this move coming when spring training opened on Feb.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 30
Pirates Remove David Bednar From Closer Role
CLEVELAND — Amidst prolonged struggles this season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are removing David Bednar from the closer role for the time being, manager Derek Shelton revealed pregame on Friday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29
Blown game to Cubs signals end to Pirates' 2024 hopes
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost in devastating fashion on Wednesday. And while that's a sentence that might not be surprising for some, at least based on the recent history of the franchise, this particular loss symbolizes the true end of the 2024 season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 21
Pirates Walked-Off: Germán Answers Call But Bucs Doomed by Squander Chances
Domingo Germán delivered an excellent spot start but the Pittsburgh Pirates fell 1-0 to the Texas Rangers on a Wyatt Lanford walk-off single at Globe Life Field on Wednesday. The Pirates (59-67) had plenty of chances to score but went 0 for 6 with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners on base.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 17
Amidst Rough Patch, David Bednar Shines Bright in Major Jam
David Bednar’s up and down 2024 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates might have reached a new low in the month of August. In three-straight appearances, the Pirates closer blew a pair of saves and took the loss in extra innings against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 12
Troubling Trends For Pirates Closer David Bednar
After a poor start to the season, it looked like Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar regained the form the made him in All-Star in each of the past two seasons.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 8
Stunning stat shows how Pirates are slipping out of playoff contention
Realistically speaking the Pirates playoff chances have probably slipped away. Especially after a 1-5 home stand against the Diamondbacks and Padres that concluded on Thursday afternoon with another crushing 7-6 loss to the latter, concluding a three-game sweep.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 4
What Should Pirates Do With Colin Holderman?
As the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen navigated a slow start at the beginning of the season, it was Colin Holderman who served as a stabilizing force. Two-time All-Star David Bednar scuffled out of the gate after a very abbreviated spring training.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / July 25
Would Pirates Deal from Back of Bullpen?
One of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ unquestioned strengths is the backend of their bullpen. David Bednar is an elite closer, evidenced by being selected to the All-Star Game in 2022 and 2023 and tying for the National League lead with 39 saves a year ago.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 12
Pirates Closer Activated from IL for White Sox Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that closer David Bednar has been activated from the injured list. He’ll join the Pirates in Chicago on Friday for their weekend series against the White Sox.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / July 9
Pirates Activate Quinn Priester, Option Edward Olivares; Bednar to Begin Rehab
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced a series of roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Right-hander pitcher Quinn Priester has been activated from the 15-day injured list while outfielder Edward Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / July 6
Ben Cherington Addresses David Bednar’s Status After Live BP
The Pittsburgh Pirates are one step closer to getting back injured closing pitcher David Bednar. Bednar, who was placed on the injured list on June 23 (retro to June 20) with a left oblique strain, threw a live BP at PNC Park on Saturday afternoon prior to the Pirates’ game against the New York Mets.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23
Pirates bullpen left scrambling after losing All-Star closer to oblique strain
The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to keep their heads above water this season, but will be without their All-Star closer for at least the short-term future due to injury.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / June 23
Pirates place David Bednar (oblique) on 15-day IL
Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to a strained left oblique muscle. The move is retroactive to Thursday for the right-hander.
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 / Last Word On Sports / July 28, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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 / Fastball on SI / 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.
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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