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On YouTubeJohan Oviedo News / Bucs Dugout / December 5
Pirates trade Johan Oviedo to Red Sox for top-100 prospect 
The Pittsburgh Pirates swung a deal last night, sending right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo as well as Minor League left-hander Tyler Samaniego and Minior League catcher Adonys Guzman in exchange for outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia and Minor League right-hander Jesus Travieso.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 4
Red Sox Acquire Pirates Starter for No. 3 Prospect
The Boston Red Sox will acquire pitcher Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sending outfielder Jhostynxon García the other way. The Red Sox will also receive minor leaguers Tyler Samaniego, a pitcher, and Adonys Guzman, a catcher, while the Pirates will receive 18-year-old pitcher Jesus Travieso.
Johan Oviedo News / Field Level Media / December 4
Red Sox acquire RHP Johan Oviedo from Pirates
The Boston Red Sox continued remaking their rotation on Thursday, acquiring right-hander Johan Oviedo in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In exchange, Pittsburgh received outfielder Jhostynxon "The Password" Garcia and minor league right-hander Jesus Travieso.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / December 4
Red Sox to Acquire Johan Oviedo from Pirates: What to Make of Trade
Multiple reports on December 4 indicated that the Pirates and Red Sox pulled off a five-player trade. Jhostynxon Garcia, a power-hitting outfielder from the Boston system, is headed to the Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / December 4
The Pirates Were Once Stocked with Middle Infield Prospects.
By the 2021 trade deadline, general manager Ben Cherington appeared to have his Pittsburgh Pirates well-stocked with middle infield prospects. He had just obtained Diego Castillo, Tucupita Marcano, and Hoy Park in trades.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 5
Pirates, Red Sox both rolling the dice in Johan Oviedo trade
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox have seemed like ideal trade partners for more than a year now.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4
Red Sox, Pirates swap Johan Oviedo, Jhostynxon Garcia in five-player trade
The Red Sox and Pirates are reportedly in agreement on a five-player trade.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 4
One Major Question for Pirates Before Winter Meetings
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the midst of one of their most important offseasons in recent history and how they perform will give an idea on how they'll do in 2026.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 4
Reports connect Pirates to several potential trades
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to be aggressive this offseason. According to MLB insiders Jeff Passan and Kiley Mcdaniel there are a bunch of players that could be a potential fit for the Pirates via trades.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 4
Pirates All-In On NL MVP Finalist
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't made their big move this offseason, but are still working hard in landing one of the top power bats in free agency.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 4
Pirates Named Top Landing Spot for Diamondbacks All-Star
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have options on the trade market this offseason for improving their offense, including one of the top players in the sport the past two seasons.
Tommy Pham News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 4
Pirates' Tommy Pham Names Lofty Goals Before Retirement
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham has spent a long time playing baseball, but he has goals he needs to reach before he considers ending his career.
Kyle Schwarber News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 3
Could Pirates Actually Sign Kyle Schwarber?
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are going after some of the top free agents in baseball, including a top power hitter in Kyle Schwarber. As wild as it might seem, yes, the Pirates are trying to sign Schwarber as a free agent this offseason.
Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 3
Andrew McCutchen Addresses Report of Potential Pirates Departure
PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen has had a storied career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but whether that continues into 2026 is still a mystery, even to McCutchen himself.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2
Blue Jays, Cody Ponce agree to a three-year deal
The three-year deal and $10M average annual value suggests the Jays view Ponce as a starter. He doesn’t have much rotation experience in the big leagues, starting five of 20 appearances with the Pirates between 2020-21.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / December 1
Pirates Star May Have Different Role – or Different Team – in 2026
In two preceding postseasons, it seemed a formality that Andrew McCutchen would sign for another year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. When he returned in 2023, “Cutch” made it clear he wanted to finish his career in Pittsburgh, where it started.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 24
Three KBO stars who MLB teams should pursue
Baseball's international appeal has long played a big role in the sport's growth.
Ben Cherington News / Yardbarker / November 18
Reports of Pirates free-agent spending only magnifies team's problem
There is perhaps no team in Major League Baseball facing more pressure from its own fan base to have a big offseason than the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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