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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

Yankees Could Trade For Diamondbacks Prospect To Shore Up Shaky Bullpen The New York Yankees continue to live on the edge when it comes to their bullpen. Yes, David Bednar picked up his 12th save of the season in...

MAY 26 • SI.COM

Locks down 12th save Monday Bednar earned the save Monday against the Yankees, issuing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Bednar entered with a one-run lead and worked around a two-out walk to Lane Thomas to secure his 12th save of the season. The veteran closer has experienced an inconsistent month of May, allowing runs in five of his 10 appearances during that span. Bednar now owns a 4.70 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB across 23 innings this season.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Volpe's two-run single in the ninth lifts the Yankees to a 4-3 win over the Royals

Anthony Volpe answered Bobby Witt Jr.'s go-ahead homer in the eighth with a two-run single in the ninth for New York, sending the Yankees to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Roya...

MAY 25 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From The Divisional Clash Between The Rays And Yankees

We learned a few things about the top two teams in the AL this weekend.

MAY 24 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From The Divisional Clash Between The Rays And Yankees

Yankees learning the harsh David Bednar reality Pirates fans already knew New York Yankees fans are getting the full David Bednar experience now, and Pittsburgh Pirates fans can only nod knowingly from afar.

MAY 24 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Yankees get homers from Rice and McMahon, hold off Blue Jays 5-4 in 90-degree heat

Ben Rice hit a two-run homer that broke a fifth-inning tie and the New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on a 90-degree night in the Bronx

MAY 20 • Associated Press

David Bednar is on Thin Ice as Yankees' Bullpen Desperately Searches for Answers Something happens to closers for the New York Yankees. It doesn't matter how seasoned they are. There is always an untouchable streak until...

MAY 19 • SI.COM

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