David Bednar - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Deadspin | Yankees place closer David Bednar on paternity list Deadspin | Yankees place closer David Bednar on paternity list

JUNE 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Goes on paternity leave The Yankees placed Bednar on the paternity list Monday.

Impact While he welcomes a new addition to his family, Bednar will be away from the Yankees for between one and three days. If Bednar ends up missing the entirety of their three-game series versus the Tigers to begin the week, the Yankees will likely turn to Camilo Doval or Fernando Cruz for any save situations that might arise.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox rally past Yankees 5-4 in 10 innings to complete 4-game sweep after Gray loses no-hit bid

Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning after Boston blew a two-run lead in the ninth, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of t...

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

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

Impact Detroit brought the possible tying run to the plate, but Bednar shut down any potential rally by retiring Dillon Dingler for the game's final out. The 31-year-old right-hander had a 5.14 ERA for the season as of May 18, but a scoreless streak of 12 innings since then has brought his ERA down to 3.27 for the year. Bednar also has a 1.27 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB over 33 innings, successfully converting 16 of his 18 save opportunities.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Goldschmidt hits 2 HRs, Domínguez has go-ahead HR off Skubal in Yankees' 4-2 win over Tigers

Paul Goldschmidt had two home runs and Jasson Domínguez hit a go-ahead, two-run shot in the sixth inning off Tarik Skubal, lifting the New York Yankees to a 4-2 series-winning vict...

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Notches 15th save Bednar tossed 1.1 perfect innings Tuesday to record his 15th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Tigers. He didn't strike out a batter.

Impact The veteran closer relied on weak contact to get the job done, tossing 14 of 17 pitches for strikes. Bednar has reeled off 10 straight scoreless appearances dating back to May 22, going 4-for-4 in save chances while adding a win over that span with a 0.64 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB in 11 innings.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s big night at the plate helps Yankees end 3-game skid with 4-3 win over Tigers

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Jake Bird Is Confirming Yankees' Worst Fears 70 Games into the Season The Yankees made it a priority to bolster their bullpen ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline. They acquired David Bednar from the Pirates, C...

JUNE 15 • SI.COM

Secures 14th save Bednar struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 14th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact The Yankees closer got Andres Gimenez and Nathan Lukes to flail away at splitters, while he fanned George Springer on a 97.5 mph fastball. Bednar held a 5.14 ERA on May 18, but since then he's reeled off seven straight scoreless appearances, allowing just two hits in 7.2 innings with an 11:3 K:BB over that span to lower his ERA to a more palatable 3.77.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Goldschmidt hits tiebreaking HR in ninth, Yankees beat Blue Jays 3-1 for fifth win in last 6 games

Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

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JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

Back on Track? David Bednar's Resurgence Looks Legit After Win vs. Guardians David Bednar's performance has turned a page, highlighted by his terrific effort in the Yankees' win over the Guardians on Monday night.

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Yankees Defeat Guardians In Extras For 2nd Straight Win Without Aaron Judge

The New York Yankees offense came alive in clutch time, overcoming Aaron Judge's absence to beat the Cleveland Guardians.

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees Defeat Guardians In Extras For 2nd Straight Win Without Aaron Judge

Yankees' David Bednar gets shocking trade update from Major League Baseball executive in what will surprise fans | Sporting News The idea of moving on from the closer would be a shocker for the Yankees.

JUNE 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nails down 13th save Bednar secured the save Thursday against the Guardians, throwing a clean ninth inning.

Impact Bednar made quick work of the Cleveland batters, firing eight of his 12 pitches for strikes Thursday. The 31-year-old right-hander has submitted four consecutive scoreless outings, strengthening his hold on New York's closer role for the time being. Through 25 innings, Bednar still has a shaky 4.32 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 29:11 K:BB while converting 13 of his 15 save attempts.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

McMahon hits go-ahead RBI single in 7th as Yankees beat Guardians 2-1 to avoid 3-game sweep

Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, Carlos Rodón combined with three relievers on a two-hitter and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 to sa...

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Yankees Must Ignore Call To Trade David Bednar, Blow Up Bullpen The Yankees are being urged to trade closer David Bednar. While that might be tempting to some, it's not a move that New York should make.

JUNE 4 • SI.COM

Yankees predicted to trade for Padres $4M All-Star flamethrower to form nasty duo with David Bednar | Sporting News New York Yankees have an up and down bullpen and will surely be looking for some arms this deadline. They could go all in for one of the mos...

JUNE 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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