This story was excerpted from Alex Stumpf's Pirates Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

David Bednar sure made the most of his first couple years with his hometown team. The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Bednar from the San Diego Padres as part of a three-team trade with the San Diego ...

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar, who is coming off a rough year where he posted a 5.77 ERA and blew seven saves in 30 chances across 62 appearances, is a name that comes to mind as a bounce ...

Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported that the Pirates and closer David Bednar agreed to a $5.9 million deal, avoiding arbitration. Pirates and David Bednar agree to a $5.9 million deal to avoid ...