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Blue Jays should call Yankees' free agents David Bednar and Paul Blackburn The New York Yankees appear set for an offseason of change with several key names hitting free agency after being eliminated in the ALDS for...

OCTOBER 11 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Yankees end 17th straight season without a title. Imagine how George Steinbrenner would've reacted

The New York Yankees have failed to win a World Series for the 17th straight season

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Yankees' 'offseason focus' should include David Bednar, Paul Blackburn | Sporting News The Yankees should prioritize this part of the roster.

OCTOBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Notches save No. 35 Bednar earned the save in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader, retiring all three batters he faced with no strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Impact The right-hander retired the side on just 11 pitches to get back in the save column after blowing his previous chance last week in Minnesota. Bednar has given up just one earned run with a 9:0 K:BB through seven appearances (eight innings) in September. For the season, he has a 2.54 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 74:18 K:BB across 67.1 innings while going 35-for-39 in save opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rodón allows three hits in eight sharp innings as Yanks beat Rays 2-0 in doubleheader opener

Carlos Rodón allowed three hits in eight sharp innings and the New York Yankees prevented the Tampa Bay Rays from clinching the AL East title with a 2-0 victory in the opener of a...

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Pirates Insider: Rafael Flores Jr.'s evolution has been impressive and meaningful When Rafael Flores Jr. made his MLB debut exactly a year ago Thursday, things were certainly different. It was a cup of coffee, first off. J...

SEPTEMBER 17 • MLB.COM

Stuck with fourth blown save Bednar was charged with his fourth blown save of the season in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Twins, giving up two unearned runs on three hits over two innings. He struc...

Impact The Yankees closer got the call in extra innings and had one-run leads to protect in both the 10th and 11th frames, but each time Bednar couldn't prevent the phantom runner from crossing the plate. It was a tough way to see his streak of seven straight save conversions come to an end, but the veteran righty has still been tagged for earned runs in only two of his last 13 appearances, posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 16:1 K:BB through 14.2 innings during that span with two wins and eight saves. With a team day off Thursday, Bednar's heavy usage Wednesday may not affect his availability heading into this weekend's road series in Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Holds on for save No. 34 Bednar allowed one hit and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning for the save Sunday against the Mets. He struck out one.

Impact The Mets made the closer work a bit, getting the possible tying run to the plate, but Bednar hung on for the save. The right-hander has successfully converted seven consecutive save opportunities, fanning at least one in five straight outings. Through 64.1 frames, he has a 2.66 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 72:18 K:BB with 34 saves (37 chances).

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Schlittler takes over big league ERA lead, Yanks beat Mets 2-0 to close in on postseason berth

Cam Schlittler took over the major league ERA lead, combining on a three-hitter that helped the New York Yankees close in on a record 61st postseason berth with a 2-0 win over the...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Collects 33rd save Bednar earned the save in Friday's 6-4 win over the Mets, allowing one run on two hits while striking out one batter across 1.2 innings.

Impact Bednar was brought in for the eighth inning with the bases loaded, and he limited the damage to only one run on a Marcus Semien sacrifice fly. Bednar came back out for the ninth and gave up a leadoff homer to A.J. Ewing, the first long ball the former has allowed since July 28, but Bedner responded by getting the next three batters out to secure the save. He's up to 33 saves on the year, tied with Aroldis Chapman and Louis Varland for fifth-most in the majors, and Bednar has a 2.70 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 71:18 K:BB over 63.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bellinger hits 3-run homer as Yankees beat Mets 6-4 on 25th anniversary of 9/11

Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer in the second inning off rookie Nolan McLean, and the New York Yankees beat the New York Mets 6-4 on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attac...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Earns one-out save Tuesday Bednar earned the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rockies, striking out the only batter he faced in the ninth inning.

Impact Tim Hill was initially brought out for the ninth inning to protect a 5-1 lead, but he has removed from the game after giving up a two-run home run to Hunter Goodman. That prompted the Yankees to turn to Bednar, who successfully closed things out by striking out Mickey Moniak in three pitches. It was Bednar's first save since Aug. 28 and 32nd of the season, which is seventh-most in the majors. He has a 2.63 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 70:18 K:BB over 61.2 innings in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hitless in return but Yankees clinch 34th straight winning season with 5-3 win over Rockies

Aaron Judge went hitless in his return from the injured list but Cam Schlittler struck out 10 in seven sharp innings as the New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 to clinch...

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Luis Campusano's 2-run homer in 10th lifts Padres to 3-2 win over Yankees

Luis Campusano hit a two-run homer with one out in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the New York Yankees 3-2 to move back into the third National League wild-card spot

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Schlittler sharp, the Yankees score 5 2-out runs in the 10th in a 6-3 win over the Angels

Cam Schlitter gave up one run and two hits in eight superb innings, and the New York Yankees scored five two-out runs in 10th in a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednes...

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Aaron Boone explains controversial pitching decision to NY Yankees closer David Bednar Aaron Boone voiced a sincere message explaining the reasoning behind his decision to send David Bednar to the mound in a game that was well...

SEPTEMBER 2 • BOLAVIP.COM

Collects 31st save of 2026 Bednar earned the save in Friday's 1-0 win over Boston after tossing a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Friday's series opener was a low-scoring affair, and Bednar was brought in for the ninth inning to protect the Yankees' one-run lead. He needed 12 pitches (eight strikes) to get the job done, though it was the first time he did not record a strikeout since Aug. 7. Bednar's 31 saves are fifth-most in the majors this season, and he's eight saves shy from matching his career high that he set in 2023 as a member of the Pirates.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees nip rival Red Sox 1-0 in series opener behind Goldschmidt, Bellinger and Schlittler

Paul Goldschmidt homered, left fielder Cody Bellinger threw out the potential tying run at home plate to end the seventh inning and the New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Secures save No. 30 Bednar gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 30th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact The veteran closer continues to dominate in his first full season with the Yankees. Since the beginning of June, Bednar has converted 18 of 19 save chances while delivering a 0.81 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 36:7 K:BB over 33.1 innings. He's the third AL pitcher to reach the 30-save plateau this season, behind the Rays' Bryan Baker (36) and the Guardians' Cade Smith (32).

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jones hits 2-run HR as Yankees beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 5th straight win

Rookie Spencer Jones hit a towering two-run homer in the second inning that was upheld on replay, and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night for their...

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Slams door for 29th save Bednar struck out one in a clean ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact The 31-year-old closer continues to put his shaky start to the season in the rear-view mirror. Since the beginning of June, Bednar has a shiny 0.84 ERA and 0.56 WHIP to go with a 35:7 K:BB covering 32.1 innings. He's blown just one save during that span, now holding a 2.40 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 64:18 K:BB in 56.1 innings with 29 saves (32 chances) for the season.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees edge the Orioles 5-3 after Pete Alonso's deep fly in the 7th is ruled foul

Pete Alonso’s drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Pockets 28th save Bednar struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 28th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact After blowing his last save chance Sunday on an unearned run, Bednar did most of the work himself Tuesday rather than leaving things in the hands of his defense. The veteran closer has been mostly untouchable this summer, and since the beginning of June he's converted 16 of 17 save opportunities while posting a 0.86 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 34:7 K:BB over 31.1 innings.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Grisham homers and drives in all 3 runs to lift the Yankees to a 3-1 win over the Orioles

Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesda...

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Blows save but earns win Sunday Bednar (6-3) blew a save but earned the win over Toronto on Sunday, allowing an unearned run over 1.2 innings. He walked one, struck out one and did not yield any hits.

Impact Bednar was brought in from the bullpen in the eighth inning with one out, a runner on first and the Yankees up 2-1. The veteran closer retired both batters he faced in that frame to maintain the lead, then returned to try to close things out in the ninth. The Blue Jays managed to tie the game on Bednar's watch, but that was largely due to an inning-opening error by first baseman Ben Rice, who later redeemed himself with a two-run blast in the 10th that gave New York -- and Bednar -- the victory. The blown save (as undeserved as it was) was just the third of the campaign through 30 attempts for Bednar, who is tied for sixth in the majors with 27 saves overall. He struggled a bit early in the season, but Bednar has been lights-out since May 22, posting a 0.81 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 36:9 K:BB over 33.1 innings spanning 29 appearances.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

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