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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 12
Yankees Must Go All In on Reunion With Veteran Reliever This Offseason
One of the New York Yankees' areas of need is the bullpen, which was extremely top-heavy throughout the 2026 season. The Bronx Bombers overly relied on a trio of Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn, and David Bednar, and this issue is exacerbated by the latter two entering free agency.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 12
Looking at Numbers from the 2026 Florida State League
Our next Minor League stats overview focuses on the 2026 Florida State League season. It was a very big year for some notables in the circuit, while others had a very mixed bag.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 10
Yankees GM Brian Cashman discusses David Bednar situation, reveals 'biggest need'
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman didn't try to hide his cards about his team's biggest offseason need on Tuesday in Las Vegas.
The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz
How many of the National League Cy Young Award winners since 1967 can you name in seven minutes?
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 10
David Bednar and Opportunity Cost 
Edwin Diaz makes $23 million a year to close out games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team that has seemed to stop caring about a payroll budget at all.
The offseason needs for every MLB team
Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 10
Yankees news: Forecasting awards and the off-season
ESPN | Bradford Doolittle: It’s awards week! For Yankees fans, Wednesday is the night to pay attention as that’s when the AL and NY Cy Young Award winners will be announced.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 9
The One Free Agent Who Makes Too Much Sense for the Yankees
The New York Yankees are making it a priority to re-sign star closer David Bednar in free agency, and it's for good reason. However, the Yankees' bullpen needs improvement beyond bringing Bednar back.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 8
Adrián Morejón Leads a Reliever Class With Limited Late-Inning Options
This offseason features plenty of potential late-inning options. Adrián Morejón and David Bednar lead this year's class for teams looking to shore up the back of their bullpen.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 8
4 Potential Landing Spots for David Bednar if He Leaves the Yankees
The New York Yankees have made their intentions clear regarding David Bednar, but retaining their closer will be an uphill battle with several other suitors in the market for late-inning relief.
New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / November 8
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent David Bednar
David Bednar looks like one of the top bullpen arms in the 2026-27 free agent class after delivering great numbers and stability for the New York Yankees. In 2026, in a career-best 69.1 innings, Bednar pitched to a 2.47 ERA, a 27.1% K%, and a 7.1% BB%.
MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 4
David Bednar Could Be the Piece the Tigers Need to Rebuild Their Bullpen
The Detroit Tigers need to find a new closer for 2027 after declining Kenley Jansen’s contract option, who was the team’s closer in 2026 during the bullpen’s worst performance on record, with a historic 31 blown saves.
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
MLB News / Baseball Now / November 3
Yankees Need To Try Trading For This Brewers All-Star
The New York Yankees extended a qualifying offer to David Bednar, but it's extremely unlikely that he will accept it. While that does not mean that the Yankees won't find a way to bring him back, it does mean the Yankees need to be ready to replace him if he does leave.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 3
Yankees' 4 Must Have Free Agent Signings That Would Make Offseason a Success
The New York Yankees enter another offseason facing familiar questions about how to build a roster capable of making a deeper postseason run in 2027. While general manager Brian Cashman has several decisions to make regarding the team's existing roster, New York also has an opportunity to address some of its biggest weaknesses through free agency.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 3
What David Bednar's Qualifying Offer Means for the Yankees' Offseason
The New York Yankees have made their intentions clear regarding closer David Bednar, extending the two-time All-Star a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer on Monday.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 2
Did the Yankees do the right thing with David Bednar's qualifying offer?
The New York Yankees gave Bednar a $23.15 million qualifying offer on Monday, and the first reaction in a lot of places was sticker shock.
Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / October 31
Tigers Emerge as Surprise Destination for $55 Million All-Star
The Detroit Tigers enter the offseason with a clear priority in fortifying the late innings, where inconsistent relief work undercut an otherwise competitive roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 3
Ranking the top 10 MLB free agents this offseason
Now that the Milwaukee Brewers have won the World Series, it is time to look ahead to the offseason. Let's take a look at the 10 best players who will be available in free agency.
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29
Potential Yankees-David Bednar reunion’s importance draws honest opinions
The New York Yankees have several important decisions to make this offseason, but what they do with David Bednar is a major one. After bringing stability to the ninth inning, the closer has made a strong case for another season in the Bronx.
New York Yankees News / Baseball Now / October 27
Yankees' David Bednar Gets $55 Million Contract Prediction
The New York Yankees have some key players hitting the open market this offseason, but perhaps none are more important than David Bednar. Bednar was the most important player in the Yankees bullpen this year, and he is bound to get paid in free agency.
New York Yankees News / Baseball Now / October 18
Yankees Expected To Make $23.15 Million Offer To Key Pitcher
The New York Yankees have to make a decision on David Bednar's future this offseason. He is a free agent and was a very important part of the Yankees' bullpen this season.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 15
Yankees expected to extend qualifying offer to David Bednar, pass on Jazz Chisholm
After another season ended without a World Series Championship, the New York Yankees have several important decisions to make as they prepare for the offseason.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15
Yankees Only Expected To Issue Qualifying Offer To David Bednar
The Yankees are leaning toward issuing a qualifying offer to closer David Bednar, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman writes that the Yanks are less likely to issue the QO to Jazz Chisholm Jr.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 17
Yankees' David Bednar fizzles in Subway Series finale against Mets
It was all going so well for Bednar until he stepped onto the mound at Citi Field on Sunday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2025
Pirates take yet another PR hit for mishandling David Bednar trade
The Pittsburgh Pirates brutally fumbled the 2025 trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2025
Yankees beef up bullpen by acquiring ex-Pirates closer
Much-needed bullpen help has arrived for the New York Yankees.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 29, 2025
Pirates reportedly have high asking price for David Bednar
If teams want to acquire Pirates closer David Bednar ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, they will reportedly need to pay a steep price.
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