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Chicago-born rookie Suwinski homers, lifts Pirates over Cubs

Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cubs 3-2, ending Chicago’s four-game wi...

MAY 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up seventh save Bednar tossed a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's win over the Reds.

Impact Bednar failed to record a strikeout during an appearance for the first time this year during Sunday's outing, but he still picked up his fifth save in his last six appearances. The right-hander has converted all seven of his save chances while posting a 1.00 ERA, 25:3 K:BB and 0.61 WHIP in 18 innings over 15 appearances this season. Chris Stratton has also taken on some ninth-inning duties early in the season, but Bednar appears to be the current favorite for save chances.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No hits, no prob: Bucs win with 0 hits, top Greene, Reds 1-0

Reds starter Hunter Greene and reliever Art Warren combined to allow zero hits in a complete game, but it didn’t count as a no-hitter — or even a win — because the Pittsburgh Pirat...

MAY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

David Bednar welcomes entrance video as hometown success story rolls along At a certain point, a closer earns his way to an entrance video. With that being the case, right-hander David Bednar has been on his way for...

MAY 15, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Thompson takes no-hitter into sixth as Pirates beat Reds 3-1

Zach Thompson took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Daniel Vogelbach homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Two-inning save Bednar did not allow a baserunner and struck out three across two innings to earn the save Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Chris Stratton and Wil Crowe combined to get through the seventh inning, so Bednar entered in the eighth frame. Even with his extended appearance, Bednar needed only 21 pitches to retire six batters and record his fifth save. Bednar appeared to be in line to share the closer role with Stratton, though he has now recorded each of the Pirates' last four saves. His performance this season indicates he's capable of holding the role, as he has a 1.15 ERA and 24:3 K:BB across 15.2 innings.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Zeise's mailbag: Should Pirates look to trade David Bednar while his value is high? Welcome to Paul Zeise’s weekly mailbag, where the Post-Gazette columnist and 93.7 The Fan radio host answers your questions about sports, li...

MAY 11, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Mars softball standout Danielle Bednar walking away from game ... and couldn't be happier Surrounded by the successes of brothers Will and David, Danielle Bednar hangs up cleats despite a scholarship to Saint Francis.

MAY 11, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Quintana gets first win since 2019, Pirates down Dodgers 5-1

Jose Quintana pitched six scoreless innings for his first win since 2019 and the first victory by a Pittsburgh starting pitcher this season as the Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodg...

MAY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Tallies fourth save Bednar struck out the side in the ninth inning to earn the save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact Bednar had to throw 17 pitches, but he ultimately managed to tally his fourth save of the season with little trouble. He's held opponents scoreless in 10 of his 11 appearances this season while racking up a very impressive 20:3 K:BB across 12.2 innings. While Chris Stratton has also recorded two saves this season, Bednar has served as the closer in each of Pittsburgh's last two chances and has exhibited the skills to succeed in the role.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' VanMeter struggles as catcher, Reds-Bucs split DH

Pittsburgh emergency catcher Josh VanMeter had a rough time in his first try behind the plate since he was a teenager, and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage to end a nine-game los...

MAY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates beat up Tigers' bullpen to split doubleheader

Bryan Reynolds doubled in Pittsburgh’s two-run seventh inning, and the Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 to split a doubleheader

MAY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Hayes rallies Pirates to 7-6 win over Padres in 10 innings

Ke’Bryan Hayes singled in the tying run and scored the winning run on an error as the Pittsburgh Pirates scored twice in the bottom of the 10th inning to beat the San Diego Padres...

MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

McCutchen rallies Brewers past Pirates 3-2 to complete sweep

Andrew McCutchen’s go-ahead two-run single in the top of the ninth inning rallied the Milwaukee Brewers past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Escapes with save Bednar allowed two hits and a walk in a shutout inning Sunday, striking out three and earning a save over the Cubs.

Impact Bednar allowed back-to-back doubles to Rafael Ortega and Seiya Suzuki before intentionally walking Ian Happ to load the bases in the ninth inning. Frank Schwindel would become his third strikeout victim of the inning as Bednar finished off the 4-3 win. The 27-year-old Pittsburgh native has yet to allow a run through eight innings this season while posting a 12:2 K:BB.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Peters shines as Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs 4-3

Dillon Peters keyed a solid performance by Pittsburgh’s bullpen and Kevin Newman had two hits to help the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Works setup role Bednar allowed one hit but struck out three across a scoreless inning to earn a hold Friday against the Cubs.

Impact Bednar entered the game in the eighth inning with a 4-2 lead. He surrendered a leadoff hit, but he struck out the next three batters he faced. Bednar has made consecutive appearances pitching in high-leverage situations, rather than in the ninth inning to collect a save. As the team's best reliever, that usage makes sense. However, it also means that Chris Stratton is likely to pick up saves on occasions when Bednar is used earlier in the game.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perez's 3 RBIs, home run push Pirates over Cubs 4-2

Roberto Perez drove in three runs, Michael Chavis broke a tie with a home run in the fourth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2

APRIL 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Vogelbach's HR rallies Pirates past Cubs 4-3

Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer, Yoshi Tsutsugo had a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Chicago Cubs 4-3

APRIL 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Nets first save Bednar walked one batter and struck out another in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, earning a save over the Nationals.

Impact Bednar earned his first hold Saturday and picked up his first save Sunday. The 27-year-old Pittsburgh native issued a one-out walk to Juan Soto but finished off the 5-3 victory with relative ease. He's opened the season with a 4.2-inning shutout streak and could start carving out a larger share of the closing duties if he continues to perform at this level.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis leads Pirates to comeback win over Nationals

Michael Chavis drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 and take the four-game series

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Chavis' three hits power Pirates to 6-4 win over Nationals

Michael Chavis capped a three-hit night with a leadoff triple in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-4

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Again splitting closer's duties The Pirates plan to split closing duties between Bednar and Chris Stratton to open the season, Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Impact Bednar and Stratton split the job last year after the departure of Richard Rodriguez, and it's not a major surprise the pair will continue to do so to begin 2022. Bednar had a lighter share of the role with three saves but pitched better with a 2.23 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 77:19 K:BB across 60.2 innings. Meanwhile, Stratton picked up eight saves and had a 3.63 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 86:33 K:BB.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The future draws closer for still evolving Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to take a step forward in 2022 after three straight last-place finishes in the NL Central

MARCH 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates' Bednar looks to build on his strong rookie season

Pirates reliever and Pittsburgh-area native David Bednar looks to build on a fine rookie season and will likely serve as the rebuilding team’s closer

MARCH 25, 2022 • Associated Press

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