The Pittsburgh Pirates have demoted two-time All-Star closer David Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis, the team announced Tuesday. The move opens a roster spot for right-hander Thomas Harrington, who will start Tuesday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

His demotion on Tuesday should be a cautionary tale — in a couple of different ways — for teams when it comes to dealing with relief pitchers and high-end closers.

Coming out in the ninth inning to “Renegade” by Styx has become quite the tradition at Pirates’ home games, as Bednar captured the heart of the city’s baseball fans. It’s one thing to be a hometown favorite,