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Pirates closer David Bednar named NL reliever of the month for June David Bednar started April in the minor leagues. He ended June as the National League reliever of the month. The Pittsburgh Pirates closer e...

JULY 3 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Nails down 12th save Bednar gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 12th save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact The veteran closer wrapped up a combined shutout begun by Paul Skenes, but Bednar needed 20 pitches (12 strikes) to get the job done. His control is beginning to waver again, as he sports a 9:4 K:BB over his last six innings, but Bednar hasn't allowed an earned run since May 23 as he continues a remarkable turnaround from a rough 2024 and a demotion to Triple-A Indianapolis early in 2025. He needs four more saves to become the sixth pitcher in history to collect 100 in a Pirates uniform, but with the trade deadline looming, it's possible he gets dealt away before he reaches that milestone.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 12th save Bednar gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 12th save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Cardinals.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Davis' sacrifice fly in 8th gives Pirates 1-0 win over Cardinals as winning streak reaches 5 games

Catcher Henry Davis drove in the game’s only run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and preserved the lead with a tag at the plate in the ninth, giving Pittsburgh a 1-0 win...

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Secures 11th save Bednar earned the save in Monday's 5-4 victory over the Brewers, allowing a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning with one strikeout.

Impact After yielding a leadoff single to Caleb Durbin, Bednar was bailed out when Durbin was caught attempting to steal second. The Pittsburgh closer then worked around a free pass to Jake Bauers to lock down his 95th career save. Since being recalled from the minor leagues April 19, Bednar has rounded back into All-Star form with a 2.10 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 37:5 K:BB over 25.2 innings while going a perfect 10-for-10 in save opportunities.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Gonzales extends his hot streak by going 5 for 5 as Pirates win 5-4 to cool off the Brewers

Nick Gonzales went 5 for 5 with two RBIs, Isiah Kiner-Falefa tripled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Milwaukee 5-4 to snap the Brewers’ fo...

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Yields walk off Bednar (1-5) took the loss Sunday against the Cubs, allowing an unearned run on one hit and one walk with a strikeout over one-third of an inning.

Impact Bednar took the hill in the bottom of the tenth frame and intentionally walked Kyle Tucker to lead off the inning before a double steal put a pair of runners in scoring position with no outs. While Bednar would strike out Jon Berti immediately after, Ian Happ delivered a walk-off base hit. It was the first run Bednar had allowed in nine innings. Bednar has converted on all 10 of his save chances in 2025, owning a 3.38 ERA and a 34:5 K:BB over 24 innings.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Happ hits a game-ending single in the 10th as the Cubs top the Pirates 3-2

Ian Happ hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Collects 10th save Bednar earned the save against the Cubs on Friday after tossing a perfect 10th inning.

Impact Bednar was brought in for the 10th frame to protect the Pirates' 2-1 lead and took care of the top of the Cubs' order in just 13 pitches (11 strikes). He's recorded a save in four of his last five outings and has converted on all 10 save opportunities this season. Bednar has a 3.42 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 33:5 K:BB across 23.2 innings this season.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kiner-Falefa hits a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Pirates top the Cubs 2-1

Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Notches ninth save Bednar struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his ninth save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact The right-hander fanned Kyle Stowers and Xavier Edwards to lock down his sixth straight successful conversion since May 20. Over that 10-appearance span, Bednar has delivered a 0.96 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB in 9.1 innings, and the 30-year-old appears to have fully regained the elite form he seemed to have lost during a rough 2024, and an even rougher beginning to 2025.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Notches ninth save Bednar struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his ninth save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact The right-hander fanned Kyle Stowers and Xavier Edwards to lock down his sixth straight successful save conversion since May 20. Over that 10-appearance span, Bednar has delivered a 0.96 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB in 9.1 innings, and the 30-year-old appears to have fully regained the elite form he seemed to have lost during a rough 2024, and an even worse beginning to 2025.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

McCutchen moves past Clemente on Pirates' home run list in 5-2 win over Marlins

Andrew McCutchen hit a milestone three-run home run in the fifth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Miami Marlins 5-2

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Collects eighth save Bednar earned the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Phillies, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Bednar was brought out for the ninth to protect the Pirates' one-run lead. He needed just seven pitches (five strikes) to get through the frame, four of which came on a Kyle Schwarber strikeout. Bednar has converted on all eight of his save opportunities this season and has a 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 31:5 K:BB across 21.2 innings. He appears to have reestablished himself as Pittsburgh's closer while Dennis Santana serves in high-leverage situations.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Henry Davis' second home run in as many days lifts Pirates to a 2-1 victory over sliding Phillies

Henry Davis hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia after the slumping Phillies placed...

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Collects first win of season Bednar (1-4) picked up the win Friday, striking out the side in the ninth inning of a 5-4 victory over the Phillies.

Impact With the score tied 4-4 in the top of the ninth, Bednar carved up the Phillies' 8-9-1 hitters on 14 pitches (10 strikes), including an impressive three-pitch whiff of the red-hot Trea Turner to end the frame. The Bucs then pushed a run home to walk it off and get their closer his first win of the year. The right-hander appears to be back in top form and rewarding the organization's faith in him after a rough 2024 and early-season demotion in 2025 -- since rejoining the big-league roster in mid-April, Bednar has a 2.75 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 29:3 K:BB through 19.2 innings while converting all six of his save chances.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first win of season Bednar (1-4) picked up the win Friday, striking out the side in the ninth inning of a 5-4 victory over the Phillies.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Frazier has 3 hits, scores winning run as Pirates top Phillies 5-4

Adam Frazier had three hits and scored the winning run on Nick Gonzalez’s sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates rally for a 5-4 victory over the Philade...

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Picks up seventh save Bednar earned the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Astros, allowing one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Bednar has now turned in five straight scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out five in that span. After a shaky start to the year, the 30-year-old Bednar has lowered his ERA to 4.12 with a 1.32 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB across 19.2 innings while logging seven saves. He's recorded the last three saves for Pittsburgh and may be separating himself from Dennis Santana in the closer committee.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up seventh save Bednar earned the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Astros, allowing one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates rookie Mike Burrows shuts down Astros to pick up first win as a starter in 3-0 victory

Pittsburgh’s Mike Burrows held Houston in check into the sixth inning to pick up the first victory of his career as a starter as the Pirates topped the Astros 3-0

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Pirates win 5-0 behind McCutchen and Falter to snap 10-game losing streak vs. Padres

Andrew McCutchen homered into the second deck in left field off Dylan Cease, Bailey Falter combined with three relievers on a two-hitter and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat San Diego 5...

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Perfect inning for save Bednar struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Bednar has earned three saves over his last four appearances. He had allowed a baserunner in each of his last three outings before Tuesday's clean inning. The right-hander is still on shaky ground, as he's been scored on in four of his 11 appearances in May, allowing five runs over 9.2 innings with a 15:2 K:BB. Overall, he has a 4.86 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 24:5 K:BB through 16.2 innings in the majors this season, and he's added six saves and three holds.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds hits go-ahead 3-run homer, Pirates score 7 in 8th to beat Dbacks 9-6

Bryan Reynolds had four hits, including a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth, and the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a six-run deficit to stun the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-6

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Secures fifth save Bednar picked up the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Brewers. He allowed one hit, no walks and a hit by pitch while striking out none over a scoreless inning.

Impact Bednar didn't spare the dramatics Saturday, plunking Caleb Durbin and giving up a base hit to Joey Ortiz before inducing a Brice Turang double play to close out the game. The right-hander faltered in a non-save situation Friday, surrendering a solo home run and issuing two walks before being pulled after recording only one out. The 30-year-old has struggled mightily this season, pitching to a 5.17 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across 15.2 innings in 19 appearances. Bednar has recorded two of Pittsburgh's past three saves, but he still appears to be splitting closer work with Dennis Santana.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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