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Red Sox Predicted To Land Game-Changing Royals Star After Johan Oviedo Trade

The vast majority of Major League Baseball teams have not yet added a starting pitcher who could join their opening day rotation. The Boston Red Sox have added two.

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Red Sox's Roman Anthony Has Perfect Reaction To Sonny Gray's Yankees Diss

Roman Anthony is the future face of the Boston Red Sox, and arguably the face of the present as well. After a brilliant debut in which he put up 3.1 bWAR

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Last offseason's finalists in Alex Bregman sweepstakes are trying to land him again

Bregman opted for the shortest deal to get back to the market, accepting a three-year guarantee from Boston with outs after the first two years.

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New Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray lets his true feelings on the Yankees be known

Pirates, Red Sox both rolling the dice in Johan Oviedo trade

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The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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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?

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MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / December 5

Which prospects did Red Sox trade to Pirates for Johan Oviedo?

To acquire right-hander Johan Oviedo (and two others) from the Pirates on Thursday night, the Red Sox traded outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia and pitching prospect Jesus Travieso to Pittsburgh.

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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.

Sonny Gray News / Total Apex Sports / December 4

Sonny Gray Calls Out New York Yankees In Press Conference

After being traded to the Boston Red Sox, Sonny Gray took a shot at the Yankees in an interview on MLB Network. Having a no-trade clause with the St. Louis Cardinals, Gray was able to choose where he’d end up.

Johan Oviedo News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 4

Red Sox Have 4 'Untouchables' After Johan Oviedo Trade

The Boston Red Sox swung yet another trade on Thursday night and now are oozing with starting pitching depth. There aren't many teams around the league that have swung trades this offseason.

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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.

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The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4

Red Sox land new starting pitcher in trade with NL team

The Boston Red Sox are adding a piece to their rotation via a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Red Sox are reportedly acquiring starting pitcher Johan Oviedo from the Pirates in exchange for outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia and a player to be named later.

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.

Trading Willson Contreras would be a mistake for the Cardinals

Mets are reportedly eyeing Twins ace to fortify rotation

Cubs eyeing a three-time All-Star bat to replace Kyle Tucker

Dodgers bring back World Series hero on a one-year deal

Five MLB teams that are just one move away from contending

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / December 4

Boston Red Sox & Pittsburgh Pirates Make A Five-Player Trade

The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates struck a deal tonight that involved five players. The Red Sox are acquiring right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo, left-handed pitcher Tyler Samaniego, and catcher Adonys Guzman.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4

Red Sox designate Cooper Criswell for assignment

The Red Sox designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment. They needed to open a spot on the 40-man roster to finalize this evening’s five-player trade with Pittsburgh.

Pirates, Red Sox both rolling the dice in Johan Oviedo trade

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The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Wilyer Abreu News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 4

Wilyer Abreu Takes Stance On Red Sox's Latest Trade As Rumors Swirl

Count Wilyer Abreu among the disproportionate number of Boston Red Sox players who have to be sweating trade rumors this winter. Just about everyone acknowledges the likelihood of the Red Sox trading one of their four starting-caliber outfielders, and Abreu and Jarren Duran seem to be the two primary candidates.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 4

Red Sox Insider Hints At Likelihood Of Jarren Duran Blockbuster

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is in a tough spot. Under any normal circumstances, a player with an All-Star appearance and 13 wins above replacement in the last two seasons would never be on the trade block, especially with three years until free agency.

Pete Alonso News / Total Apex Sports / December 3

Pete Alonso Could Fall Right Into The Boston Red Sox’s Lap

The Boston Red Sox could add one of the top hitters available in Pete Alonso. Boston is in for a busy Winter, looking to add to their young core to get back to contending in 2026.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3

Two most likely landing spots for Pete Alonso are revealed

Pete Alonso is expected to generate much more interest on the free-agent market this winter than he did a year ago.

10 MLB teams under the most pressure this offseason

Mets reunion with Edwin Diaz reportedly facing stumbling block

Braves reportedly have interest in a couple of Scott Boras free agents

New Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray lets his true feelings on the Yankees be known

The offseason needs for every MLB team

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 3

New Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray lets his true feelings on the Yankees be known

Gray, who has been with the Red Sox for just a week, has already gotten some good karma with his new team and the fan base.

Yankees seemingly ready to move on from Jasson Dominguez

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The '2024 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / November 29

Three under-the-radar trade chips for Red Sox

While outfielders Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu have been the most common names mentioned in trade rumors, here are three players Boston could also consider moving.

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

After Blue Jays boost rotation, will attention turn to 'No. 1 priority?'

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's worst contract

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz