X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts
Share:
Link copied to clipboard!
1 month agoPittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar is slated to be the team's primary closer to open the 2025 season. Despite having the worst season of his career in 2024, the Pirates still have faith in him, given his previous results. During the 2023 campaign, Bednar posted a strong 2.00 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP across 67 1/3 innings. He tallied 39 saves, which were the most in the National League. However, the 30-year-old posted a much higher 5.77 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP last season. His struggles could have been injury-related as he battled a lat injury during spring training, and then he later sustained an oblique injury. However, given that the team did not resign Aroldis Chapman during the offseason, suggests they are betting on Bednar to bounce back. Given his role as the top closer, he is an intriguing pick later in drafts, as he could tally over 20 saves if he returns to form.--Andy Smith - RotoBaller
Source: Alex Stumpf
Read More News

 

Share:
Link copied to clipboard!
2 weeks agoPittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar is expected to be the primary closing option for the team heading into the regular season. However, Pirates' manager Derek Shelton has made it clear that there isn't an official closer right now. The assumption is that Bednar will get the first crack at saves considering he's a two-time All-Star in that role. However, he struggled last season with a 5.77 ERA across 62 appearances. It hasn't gone any better for him in spring training with a 14.40 ERA across five outings. The right-hander could quickly be removed from high leverage spots if he continues to struggle early in the season. The team will likely use a committee approach if Bednar struggles, so there's no clear fantasy option right now.--Andy Webb - RotoBaller
Source: Noah Hiles
Share:
Link copied to clipboard!
1 month agoPittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton wouldn't commit to right-handed reliever David Bednar when asked if he is the team's closer in 2025. "I don't think we're ready to say that, but I think we feel very good with the fact that we have a guy who was a two-time All-Star closer," Shelton said. The skipper mentioned that Bednar had an abbreviated spring training last year and struggled early on before figuring things out and being really good. However, he eventually hit another rough patch with his command later in the year. Shelton fully expects the 30-year-old to bounce back in 2025, but it looks like the Pirates want to see him win the role in spring training over other arms like Dennis Santana and Colin Holderman. Bednar had a 5.77 ERA and 1.42 WHIP a year ago and finished in a low-leverage role, so despite the fact he's saved 81 games over the last three years, his leash has tightened considerably.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: Foul Territory
Share:
Link copied to clipboard!
7 months agoPittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar has been removed from the closer role, according to manager Derek Shelton. The 29-year-old has put together an awful 2024 season after back-to-back All-Star campaigns ahead of this season. This news isn't shocking considering Bednar has a 10.80 ERA with a 2.49 WHIP over his last 12 outings. The Pirates have seen enough after Bednar gave up five earned runs during his most recent outing against the Chicago Cubs. Shelton says the team plans to use a committee approach going forward. Aroldis Chapman figures to be the favorite to get save chances given his experience in that role.--Andy Webb - RotoBaller
Source: Noah Hiles
Share:
Link copied to clipboard!
8 months agoPittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar took another blown save and a loss on Thursday, allowing three runs to the San Diego Padres in what eventually was a 7-6 loss. Bednar just didn't have it tonight, as he allowed two hits and two walks while only recording two outs. Bednar had gotten back to form after a rough April, but he seems to have lost it again lately, allowing 6 runs in his last four appearances while blowing back-to-back save opportunities. With Aroldis Chapman rounding into form and the Pirates quickly falling out of playoff contention, the team could make a change to try and salvage their hopes. Chapman is worth a speculative add in deeper formats where saves are hard to come by.--Matt Garon - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com
More Recent News

 

Read More News

 

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Oneil Cruz18 mins ago

Draws Four Walks, Steals Two Bases In Loss
Adolis García44 mins ago

Adolis Garcia Homers, Tallies Three RBI In Three-Hit Day
Roki Sasaki1 hour ago

Struggles With Command Again On Saturday
Ryan Pressly1 hour ago

Secures Save Despite Shaky Ninth
Kyle Tucker3 hours ago

Launches First Long Ball As A Cub
Eugenio Suárez3 hours ago

Eugenio Suarez Extends Home Run Streak To Three Games
Jesús Luzardo3 hours ago

Jesus Luzardo Strikes Out 11 In Philadelphia Debut
Brandon Marsh3 hours ago

Hits Three-Run Shot On Saturday
Andrés Giménez3 hours ago

Andres Gimenez Launches Second Long Ball Of The Season
Jazz Chisholm Jr.3 hours ago

Goes Deep On Saturday
Kenley Jansen11 hours ago

Picks Up First Save With The Angels
Chris Martin11 hours ago

Secures First Save Of The Season
Kristian Campbell11 hours ago

Red Sox Are In Deep Talks About Contract Extension
Seth Halvorsen12 hours ago

Notches First Save Of The Year
Sean Murphy12 hours ago

Set For Rehab Assignment With High-A Rome
José Soriano12 hours ago

Jose Soriano Tosses Seven Shutout Innings
Anthony Volpe12 hours ago

Hits Three-Run Blast
Josh Smith12 hours ago

Exits Saturday's Game Early With Quad Contusion
Brice Turang12 hours ago

Belts Two-Run Homer
Cody Bellinger12 hours ago

Knocks In Four Runs
Jordan Westburg13 hours ago

Smacks Two Homers
Power your platform with our news
View all MLB News
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP
10
Tarik Skubal DET
9
11
Paul Skenes PIT
10
12
Zack Wheeler PHI
19
13
Garrett Crochet BOS
22
14
Chris Sale ATL
24
15
Logan Gilbert SEA
25
16
Blake Snell LAD
33
17
Corbin Burnes ARI
39
18
Jacob deGrom TEX
40
19
Cole Ragans KC
41
View All Players

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
View All Players