David Bednar
Five unthinkable threats that could haunt 2027 Yankees and turn season into disaster
NEW YORK — The Yankees have kept the people in charge, but their next championship opportunity may depend on how...
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Yankees risk losing Japanese ace pitcher as surprising career condition threatens his Bronx move
NEW YORK — The Yankees have spent much of the past year building a pitching staff around proven starters and...
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Five closer options Yankees could pursue if David Bednar’s asking price derails reunion talks
NEW YORK — David Bednar is headed toward free agency after saving 35 games for the Yankees in 2026, leaving...
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Yankees’ $71M reset hides costly surprises that could force difficult roster sacrifices
NEW YORK — The Yankees face another offseason in which money and championship expectations are headed for a collision. Hal...
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Yankees’ gamble on Aaron Boone’s lame-duck season carries far more risk than ever
NEW YORK — Another October collapse has left the Yankees facing a familiar problem: how to turn regular-season success into...
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Yankees free agents, their valuation and possible return chances or likely destinations
NEW YORK — Trent Grisham's final swing of 2026 missed. His strikeout against the Tampa Bay Rays ended a 4-3...
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Yankees-Blue Jays bidding war looms over 2.83 ERA All-Star bullpen weapon
NEW YORK — The Yankees' last game of 2026 ended with a familiar problem exposed. Their season was over, their...
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David Bednar deserves Yankees extension, but not a risky $23.15M qualifying offer
NEW YORK — David Bednar finished the Yankees' season the way a dependable closer is supposed to: getting outs when...
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Yankees have a twice champion bullpen solution hiding in upcoming free-agent market
NEW YORK — The Yankees reached October with one of baseball’s most effective bullpens. They still enter another winter facing...
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Yankees may make bullpen trade with NL West team, cash in on Luis Garcia Jr. value
NEW YORK — The last six outs of the Yankees' season belonged to the other bullpen. On Oct. 7 at...
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Cashman’s costly David Bednar misstep opens door for Mets to embarrass Yankees
NEW YORK — The Yankees have a costly decision approaching, and it involves David Bednar. A season that ended in...
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Alex Rodriguez’s stinging attack on Brian Cashman puts Yankees GM on trial
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge watched from the dugout as another division rival celebrated at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees’ 4-3...
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