David Bednar - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Picks up 22nd save Bednar secured up the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the White Sox, giving up two runs on two hits and no walks while striking out three over one inning.

Impact The 31-year-old entered for the ninth inning with a 3-0 advantage and needed all of that cushion since Chase Meidroth launched a two-out, two-run home run. Bednar walked the tightrope Tuesday, with those runs being the first he has allowed since May 18 against Toronto. His scoreless streak lasted 21 appearances and saw him give up just eight hits with a 25:5 K:BB. Bednar is 22-for-24 in save chances and has settled in nicely after a shaky start to the year that resulted in a 5.14 ERA through his first 21 outings.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Cole throws 6 scoreless innings for the Yankees in a 3-2 win over the White Sox

Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings of four-hit ball and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 for their fifth victory in six games

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Nabs one-out save Bednar notched a save against the White Sox on Monday by striking out the only batter he faced.

Impact The Yankees carried a 9-4 lead into the ninth inning, but a pair of fielding errors and a walk in the bottom of that frame brought the tying run to the on-deck circle for Chicago with two outs. Manager Aaron Boone then turned to Bednar, who struck out Chase Meidroth on five pitches to extinguish the flames. Bednar has notched three saves over the past four days to boost his season total to 21 -- tied for ninth most in the majors. He's now gone 21 outings spanning 24 innings without giving up an earned run, posting a 25:5 K:BB during that span.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ali Sánchez hits his 1st career homer as the Yankees beat the White Sox 9-5

Ali Sánchez hit a three-run shot for his first career homer and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

David Bednar's Dominance Should Force Yankees to Break Emerging Trend There typically aren't many rules for a team with one of the biggest budgets in all of professional sports, but the $300 million Yankees hav...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Dominance continues in save No. 20 Bednar secured the save Saturday against Philadelphia, throwing a clean ninth inning.

Impact Baker pushed his scoreless streak up to 23.2 innings Saturday. The 31-year-old right-hander last blew a save during his May 17 outing against the Mets, successfully converting each of his last 10 save opportunities. Through 44.2 innings on the year, Bednar sports a 2.42 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 49:14 K:BB with 20 saves in 22 attempts.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wells and Domínguez homer to lead New York Yankees past Philadelphia Phillies 3-1

Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered, Ryan Weathers pitched into the sixth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Schlitter strikes out 12, Goldschmidt homers as Yankees beat Phillies 1-0

Cam Schlitter bounced back from a poor outing and pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning, helping the New York Yankees to a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Fri...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Records 19th save Bednar earned the save in the Yankees' 1-0 win over the Phillies on Friday, when he struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Bednar needed just nine pitches (six strikes) to close out Friday's game for the Yankees, with five of those pitches coming against Bryce Harper, whom he struck out swinging. Bednar has converted on 19 of 21 save opportunities this season and has not allowed an earned run since May 18 against the Blue Jays. He has a 2.47 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 49:14 K:BB across 43.2 innings in 2026.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Yankees confident in closer David Bednar vs. his former Pirates team Deadspin | Yankees confident in closer David Bednar vs. his former Pirates team

JULY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Earns fourth win Bednar (4-3) earned the win in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. He allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two over 1.2 scoreless innings.

Impact The right-hander entered with one out in the eighth inning of a tied game and closed out the frame. After Jazz Chisholm launched a go-ahead solo homer in the bottom half of the inning, Bednar retired the side in the ninth to secure the victory and earn his fourth win. The 31-year-old has been lights out for an extended stretch, riding a 20-inning scoreless streak dating back to May 22. Overall, Bednar owns a 2.59 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 47:13 K:BB with 18 saves across 41.2 innings in 2026.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits tiebreaking homer in 8th and Yankees beat Dodgers 2-1 to split doubleheader

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-...

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Paul Blackburn 'quietly' stepping up for Yankees as role grows On a day when David Bednar and Fernando Cruz were not available, the Yankees turned to Paul Blackburn to close out the first half in style.

JULY 13 • NYPOST.COM

Extends scoreless streak in save Bednar secured the save Saturday against the Nationals, allowing one hit and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Washington got the possible tying run to the plate, but Bednar hung on to successfully convert his eighth straight save chance. The 31-year-old right-hander has been especially dominant as of late, now riding a scoreless streak of 19 innings. Through 40 frames for the year, Bednar boasts a 2.70 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 45:12 K:BB with 18 saves in 20 opportunities.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees rally late again in Washington, this time with 4 in 8th for 4-2 victory and 3rd win in row

Trent Grisham’s two-run homer in the eighth inning gave the New York Yankees another comeback victory over the Washington bullpen, 4-2

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Snags third win Bednar (3-3) picked up the win Friday, firing two scoreless, no-hit relief innings in a 5-3 victory over the Nationals. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.

Impact The veteran closer did plunk Daylen Lile with a pitch and watched him get to third after a steal and a throwing error by Austin Wells, but Bednar was otherwise flawless and got rewarded when the Yankees broke through with three runs in the top of the ninth inning. Bednar hasn't given up an earned run since May 18, delivering a 0.50 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB over his last 18 innings while converting all six of his save chances and collecting two wins.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chisholm's homer keys 3-run 9th as the Yankees rally past Washington 5-3

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Washington Nationals 5-3

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Pirates About to Learn if David Bednar Trade Was Worth It There's no better time than right now for the Pittsburgh Pirates to evaluate whether or not the return from their trade of David Bednar to t...

JULY 10 • SI.COM

Yankees trade idea acquires 102-save Marlins closer to pair with David Bednar | Sporting News The Yankees could add an experienced set-up man in front of Bednar.

JULY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Caballero hits 2 homers, Schlittler pitches 8 innings as the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1

Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings for the second time this season, José Caballero homered twice and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Nails down 17th save Bednar struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 17th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Twins.

Impact The veteran closer fired 11 of 17 pitches for strikes as he converted his seventh straight save chance, with his last blown save coming May 17. Over 16 innings since then, Bednar has delivered a 0.56 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB, and he's reeled off 13 straight scoreless appearances.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Rice hits go-ahead 2-run homer as Yankees stop 7-game skid with 5-2 victory over Twins

Ben Rice hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the third inning after a rain delay and the New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins

JULY 4 • Associated Press

2026 MLB Trade Deadline Primer: Who's Buying, Selling ... And Landing Tarik Skubal?

With the MLB trade deadline looming on Aug. 3, we break down where every team stands and where the big names might land.

JULY 2 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Trade Deadline Primer: Who's Buying, Selling ... And Landing Tarik Skubal?

Reinstated from paternity leave The Yankees activated Bednar from the paternity leave list Thursday.

Impact Bednar missed all three games of the series against the Tigers as he welcomed a new baby to the family. The Yankees are idle Thursday, but they will have their closer available for this weekend's series versus the Twins.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. says umpire should have asked for help on check-swing strikeout

Jazz Chisholm Jr. says he thought plate umpire Adam Hamari should have asked for help on a check-swing strikeout that led to the New York Yankees’ second baseman being ejected from...

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

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