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Notches save No. 15 Bednar saved Saturday's 4-3 win against Milwaukee, striking out one during a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Bednar was tasked with protecting a one-run lead and successfully did so against the top of Milwaukee's order. The 27-year-old has tossed four scoreless innings in July while recording four saves after concluding June with two poor performances. Bednar's owns a steady 2.25 ERA with 53 strikeouts in 40 innings, making him one of the stronger closers in the majors.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gamel HR highlights Pirates' 4-3 comeback win over Brewers

Ben Gamel hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3

JULY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up 14th save Bednar allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact Bednar surrendered a one-out double to Mike Moustakas but otherwise pitched a clean frame to tally his 14th save of the season. Since allowing five earned runs across 1.1 innings and two appearances in late June, Bednar has turned in three consecutive scoreless appearances -- he earned saves in each -- to get back on track. He has maintained a strong 2.31 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 52:12 K:BB across 39 frames on the season and is locked into the closer role in Pittsburgh.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 13th save Bednar pitched a scoreless ninth inning, giving up only one hit while striking out one batter to earn the save in a 5-2 win over the Yankees on Tuesday.

Impact Bednar was called upon to protect a three-run Pirates lead in the top of the ninth. He pitched an uneventful frame which prevented the heart of the Yankees order from coming to the plate to earn his 13th save of the season. It was the second strong appearance in a row for Bednar who boasts a quality 2.47 ERA and 1.00 WHIP . The Pirates' poor record will limit Bednar's save totals but the 27-year-old right-hander is the man who manager Derek Shelton will turn to whenever save opportunities arise.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2

Rookie outfielder Jack Suwinski hit his 14th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Jameson Taillon’s return to PNC Park with a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees

JULY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

David Bednar's intensity leads to bounce-back outing in Pirates' Saturday night win Coming off of a blown save against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 25, Pirates closer David Bednar admitted he didn’t have great command of his f...

JULY 3, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Gets back on track Bednar saved Saturday's 7-4 win against the Brewers, recording one walk and one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Bednar appeared to have the night off, but Milwaukee scored twice in the eighth inning to necessitate his services. After struggling in his most recent appearance Thursday, the 27-year-old issued a four-pitch walk to Christian Yelich to lead off the ninth. He then retired the next three Brewers in order to register his first save since June 15. Despite surrendering six runs over his prior 4.1 innings, Bednar still possess a quality 2.43 ERA and even 1.00 WHIP with 50 strikeouts through 37 innings.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz gets 12th RBI in 13 games, Bucs top Brewers 7-4

Oneil Cruz collected his 12th RBI in 13 games this season to help Pittsburgh Pirates bounce back from a blowout loss with a 7-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers

JULY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Struggles in return Bednar (back) allowed three earned runs on four hits and a walk across 0.2 innings Thursday against the Brewers.

Impact Bednar pitched for the first time since June 25 and was immediately inserted back into the ninth-inning role with a four-run lead. However, things didn't go according to plan from there, and he was pulled before he could record the final out of the game. It remains to be seen whether the poor performance was caused primarily by rust, or it's an indication that he's still not at full health. If Bednar becomes unavailable for an extended amount of time, Yerry De Los Santos appears to be the next man up for saves.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Backup catcher Perez's 3 HRs help Pirates beat Brewers 8-7

Backup catcher Michael Perez had three home runs, rookies Oneil Cruz and Jack Suwinski hit back-to-back shots and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7

JULY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates meet the Brewers following Reynolds' 3-home run game

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers after Bryan Reynolds hit three home runs on Wednesday in an 8-7 win over the Nationals

JUNE 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Expected to avoid IL Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Bednar (back) won't be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's game in Washington but is expected to avoid a stint on the...

Impact Bednar hasn't pitched since Saturday on account of a sore lower back, an injury that may have played a part in him uncharacteristically walking two batters and surrendering two runs in a blown save during his last time on the mound. Prior to that game, Bednar had produced a 1.30 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 48:8 K:BB across 34.2 innings while notching 11 saves in 13 chances, so he should have a decent amount of job security as the Pirates' closer.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates aim to end 5-game slide, take on the Nationals

The Pittsburgh Pirates come into the matchup against the Washington Nationals as losers of five straight games

JUNE 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Corbin strikes out 12, Nationals rally to beat Pirates 3-1

Patrick Corbin matched a career high with 12 strikeouts, Yadiel Hernandez delivered a go-ahead two-run double, and the Washington Nationals rallied in the eighth inning for the sec...

JUNE 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Unavailable with sore back Bednar is dealing with a lower-back issue and is unavailable Tuesday against the Nationals, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Manager Derek Shelton said they are hoping to avoid an injured list stint for the back issue that Bednar has been dealing with, which had gone unreported until now. Two of Bednar's three blown saves have come in his last three appearances, and he has given up three runs while striking out seven in 3.2 innings over that stretch. It's unclear who would be next up behind Bednar, but Wil Crowe and Chris Stratton seem like potential options.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers another blown save Bednar (3-2) was charged with the loss after he pitched two-thirds of an inning, surrendering two runs on two hits and two walks on his way to a blown save Saturday versus the Rays...

Impact Bednar was called upon to protect a 5-4 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning and he retired the first two batters he faced before imploding. He issued back-to-back two-out walks before Jonathan Aranda singled to load the bases. Isaac Paredes then promptly ripped a two-run single, delivering the Rays a walkoff win. Bednar suffered his third blown save of the season and blew his second straight opportunity. The closer still owns a 1.78 ERA and 0.88 WHIP over 35.1 innings while he's converted 11 out of 14 save chances this year.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes hits 2-run single as Rays rally past Pirates 6-5

Isaac Paredes hit a solo homer in the eighth inning and a two-run single with two outs in the ninth, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Blows save, earns win Bednar (3-1) allowed a run on one hit and a walk over two innings Sunday, striking out four and earning a win over the Giants. He also blew a save chance.

Impact Bednar was called upon to attempt another multi-inning save but coughed up a game-tying home run to Thairo Estrada in the ninth frame. Jack Suwinski later drilled a walkoff shot, giving Bednar the victory. Despite the slight hiccup, the 27-year-old righty still owns a strong 1.34 ERA with a 46:8 K:BB through 33.2 innings.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over Giants

Jack Suwinski hit his third homer of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3, walk-off victory over the San Francisco Giants to avoid a three-game sweep

JUNE 19, 2022 • Associated Press

One of the Best Closers Might Be Out of the Phillies' Price Range David Bednar will be one of the best relievers available at the trade deadline, but the Pirates might be asking for more than the Phillies c...

JUNE 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Works 2.2 innings for save Bednar allowed a hit and a walk while striking out four in 2.2 scoreless innings to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Bednar entered with one out in the seventh inning and just kept going, throwing 26 of 43 pitches for strikes in his longest appearance of the year. He's now 11-for-12 in save opportunities across 25 outings. The right-hander owns a 1.14 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 42:7 K:BB through 31.2 innings overall. He's pitched on each of the last two days, but an off day Thursday bodes well for his availability for any save chances that arise during the three-game weekend series versus the Giants.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds' homer lifts Pirates to 6-4 win over Cardinals

Bryan Reynolds hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a nine-game skid, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4

JUNE 16, 2022 • Associated Press

David Bednar, Bryan Reynolds power Pirates to incredible victory in St. Louis Bryan Reynolds hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh and David Bednar closed it out, as the Pirates left St. Louis with at least one win.

JUNE 16, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Off The Bat: David Bednar trade speculation is truly senseless Seated at a podium in PNC’s Park press conference room and surrounded by every uniformed member of the organization, owner Bob Nutting promi...

JUNE 10, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Secures 10th save Bednar struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over Arizona on Sunday.

Impact Bednar made his first appearance since May 30 when he coughed up two runs and earned a win over the Dodgers. He showed no signs of rust Sunday, needing just 13 pitches to retire the Diamondbacks in order and finish off the Pirates' combined shutout. The 27-year-old has now converted 10 of his 11 save chances while posting a 37:5 K:BB with a 1.33 ERA through 22 appearances.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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