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After blown save vs. Cubs, Pirates remove Bednar from closer role CLEVELAND -- Following his sixth blown save of the season Wednesday, David Bednar is being removed from the Pirates’ closer role for the tim...

AUGUST 31, 2024 • MLB.COM

Loses hold on closer spot Manager Derek Shelton said Friday that Bednar will be temporarily removed from the closer role, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact The decision to relieve Bednar of his duties as closer comes two days after he allowed five earned runs on three hits and two walks in just two-thirds of an inning during Wednesday's loss to the Cubs. The Pirates will now use a closer-by-committee approach, making Aroldis Chapman and Jalen Beeks likely candidates to see increased opportunities in the ninth inning.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Disastrous second half continues Bednar (3-7) allowed five earned runs on three hits and two walks across 0.2 innings to take the loss and blow the save Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Bednar was tasked with protecting a two-run lead to begin the ninth inning. He allowed a trio of singles, the final of which was a two-run knock with the bases loaded. Since the start of August, Bednar has allowed at least one earned run in seven of his 11 appearances and a total of 13 earned runs across 10.2 frames. Aroldis Chapman was also hit hard Wednesday but has pitched better than Bednar in the second half, and he could be in line for save chances in the final month of the regular season.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Bethancourt drives in 7 as Chicago Cubs rally past Pirates for 14-10 victory

Christian Bethancourt drove in seven runs, including a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth, as the Chicago Cubs rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-10

AUGUST 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Earns 23rd save Bednar earned the save against the Reds on Friday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Bednar was summoned to protect a 6-5 lead in the ninth frame and put runners on the corners with two outs before getting Elly De La Cruz to line out. It was just his third scoreless outing in nine August appearances, but the closer has converted three consecutive save chances. On the year, he is 23-for-28 in save attempts with a 5.56 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 49:16 K:BB across 45.1 innings.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates take advantage of overextended Cincinnati bullpen to rally for a 6-5 win

Bryan De La Cruz drove in a pair of runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 6-5

AUGUST 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Takes loss vs. Rangers Bednar (3-6) took the loss Wednesday against the Rangers, allowing a run on three hits over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.

Impact With the game scoreless in the bottom of the ninth, Bednar allowed a pair of singles to lead off the frame. He'd manage to set down Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Jung before giving up a two-out, walk-off single to Wyatt Langford. It's the third loss in six outings for Bednar, who's allowed nine earned runs in his last nine innings. His ERA is up to 5.68 on the season with a 1.35 WHIP and 48:15 K:BB across 44.1 innings. Bednar does have 22 saves in 27 chances this year, though he could lose work in the ninth to Aroldis Chapman if his struggles continue.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Langford's single with 2 out in 9th inning lifts Rangers past Pirates 1-0

Wyatt Langford’s single scored pinch-runner Ezequiel Duran with two out in the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Another clean outing Bednar struck out one without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday against the Rangers.

Impact Bednar allowed at least one earned run in six consecutive outings spanning July 29 to Aug. 16, and he also blew two saves and took two losses in that span. Nevertheless, he has maintained the closer role and now has consecutive scoreless appearances. If Bednar can remain on track, he should be a decent source of saves for the rest of the season.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 22nd save Bednar earned the save in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Mariners, striking out two in a perfect inning.

Impact Bednar was called upon with the bases loaded in the ninth frame and retired all three batters he faced on just nine pitches. It was the first time in six August outings the closer didn't yield at least one run and his first perfect outing since July 12. On the season, the 29-year-old has converted 22 of 27 save chances with a 5.70 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 46:15 K:BB across 42.2 innings.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kiner-Falefa collects 3 hits as the Pirates beat the sliding Mariners 7-2

Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits, including a first-inning homer, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Seattle Mariners 7-2

AUGUST 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Collects 21st save Bednar gave up a run on two hits in ninth inning Friday, recording his 21st save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Mariners. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander served up a solo shot to Jorge Polanco, marring what was otherwise an impressive performance. Bednar has been tagged for at least one run in a stunning six straight appearances, posting an 8:7 K:BB in 6.1 innings over that stretch and blowing two of five save chances. That August swoon has sent his ERA on the season soaring to 5.83, and while the Pirates don't seem inclined to remove him from the closer role, Aroldis Chapman has a 0.82 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 17:2 K:BB in 11 innings since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Skenes ends 4-start winless streak, Pirates end 10-game skid with a 5-3 win over Mariners

Paul Skenes struck out six and ended a four-start winless streak, and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a 10-game skid with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Struggles continue in loss Bednar (3-5) took the loss Sunday against the Dodgers, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out a batter over 1.2 innings.

Impact Bednar was able to successfully send the game into extras with a scoreless ninth inning. He was staked a one-run lead after the Pirates scored in the 10th but immediately gave it back after Enrique Hernandez led off the bottom half with a double. He was able to get a strikeout on Jason Heyward and a foul out by Shohei Ohtani before Teoscar Hernandez walked things off with a base hit to right. Sunday was the fifth straight outing for Bednar allowing at least a run. He's only given up one home run over that span but has a 5:7 K:BB as well. Aroldis Chapman has allowed just one run in 10 appearances since July 20, however, there's been no indication of a possible change at closer for right now. Bednar, who came into this year making each of the last two All-Star games, now owns a 5.75 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 41:15 K:BB in 40.2 innings.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blows another save, takes loss Bednar (3-4) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks over 0.2 innings against the Padres. He struck out one.

Impact Bednar couldn't finish the ninth, blowing his second save in as many days. It was the fifth blown save for the Pirates' closer, who allowed at least one earned run for the fourth-consecutive outing, though it's the first time he's given up more than one earned run since April 26. Bednar once again struggled with his command, walking two Thursday to give him seven walks and a hit batsman over his last five appearances after having walk only seven over his first 37 outings. Bednar's ERA now stands at 5.77 with a 1.31 WHIP, though he had posted a 2.86 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 29 games spanning 28.1 innings prior to these last two performances against San Diego.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Arráez caps 3-run 9th with RBI double, Padres rally for 7-6 win and series sweep of Pirates

Luis Arráez hit an RBI double to cap a three-run ninth inning that put the San Diego Padres ahead for a 7-6 win and series sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Blows save Wednesday Bednar blew a save opportunity against the Padres on Wednesday, giving up one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one batter over one inning.

Impact Bednar entered in the top of the ninth frame with the Pirates clinging to a one-run lead. He retired one batter before Jackson Merrill knotted the score with a solo shot to center field. Bednar then got into more trouble with a hit-by-pitch and a walk, but he was able to bounce back with consecutive outs to send the game into an extra inning. The blown save was his first since April 9 and just his third in 23 chances this season. That's a perfectly acceptable save percentage, but Bednar hasn't been as sharp this year as in seasons past, as evidenced by his 5.17 ERA and 1.23 WHIP through 38.1 innings.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with save No. 20 Bednar recorded his 20th save of the season in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks, giving up one run on two hits and one walk over one inning. He struck out two.

Impact Entrusted with a 4-1 lead in the ninth inning, Bednar fanned the first two batters he faced before a Geraldo Perdomo double kicked off an Arizona rally that saw Alek Thomas come to the plate as the potential winning run, only to fly out. Bednar has been charged with a run in five of his last 10 appearances, but he's still converted all seven of his save chances during that stretch -- in fact, the right-hander hasn't blown a save since April 9.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Reynolds, Joey Bart homer in the Pirates' 4-2 victory over the Diamondbacks

Bryan Reynolds and Joey Bart homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Saturday night

AUGUST 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Shaky in 19th save Bednar allowed a run on two hits and two walks over one inning, earning the save in Monday's 5-3 win over the Astros.

Impact Bednar had a three-run lead to protect, but he made things hairy. He allowed three straight batters to reach with one out, then walked Yordan Alvarez with the bases loaded and two outs. Yainer Diaz's popout ended the threat as Bednar escaped with his third save over five appearances since he returned from an oblique strain. The right-hander is 19-for-22 in save chances this year despite a 4.95 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 36:10 K:BB over 36.1 innings.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky in 19th save Bednar allowed a run on two hits and two walks over one inning, earning the save in Monday's 5-3 win over the Astros.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save No. 18 Bednar pitched a scoreless ninth inning to notch his 18th save of the season, allowing one hit and zero walks while striking out one batter.

Impact Bednar allowed a two-out single to Paul Goldschmidt but he promptly struck out Nolan Gorman to secure the win for Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old has rebounded from a tough start to the season, logging a 2.45 ERA and converting all seven save chances since June 1. Bednar still owns a 4.98 ERA on the season, but his 1.08 WHIP points to a potential post All-Star break turnaround.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save No. 18 Bednar pitched a scoreless ninth inning to notch his 18th save of the season Monday against the Cardinals, allowing one hit and zero walks while striking out one batter.

Impact Bednar allowed a two-out single to Paul Goldschmidt but he promptly struck out Nolan Gorman to secure the win for Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old has rebounded from a tough start to the season, logging a 2.45 ERA and converting all seven of his save chances since June 1. Bednar still owns a 4.98 ERA on the season, but his 1.08 WHIP is more reflective of his performance.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures save in return from IL Bednar struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 17th save of the season in a 4-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Activated from the IL earlier in the day after recovering from an oblique strain that cost him nearly a month of action, Bednar fired nine of 12 pitches for strikes while topping out at 97.1 mph with his fastball. Aroldis Chapman had a 4.70 ERA over 7.2 innings in his absence while converting three of four save chances, and he should return to set-up duties now that Bednar is healthy.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzales returns from injury to help the Pirates win their 2nd straight, 4-1 over the White Sox

Marco Gonzales made a promising return to the rotation hours after coming off the injured list and the Pittsburgh Pirates won their second straight, 4-1 over the White Sox on Frida...

JULY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

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