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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates got a strong outing from right-handed starting pitcher Johan Oviedo, but wasted it in a 5-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the series opener at PNC Park.

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MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 5

Pirates Reveal Probable Starting Pitchers vs. Brewers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finish off their homestand against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park this weekend, with two of their more experienced starting pitchers taking the mound.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 25

Pirates Reveal Probable Starting Pitchers vs. Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the St. Louis Cardinals in a four-game series at Busch Stadium, with their great pitching staff ready for a long road trip.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 21

Pirates Starting Pitcher Dominates in Return

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates got back one of their starting pitchers after a short stint away and he reminded everyone what makes him a strong option in the rotation.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 20

Johan Oviedo, Tommy Pham propel Pirates past Jays

Johan Oviedo struck out six batters over five innings and combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, leading the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 20

Pirates Manager Names Starting Pitcher vs. Blue Jays

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates complete their series with the Toronto Blue Jays at PNC Park by bringing back a familiar name at starting pitcher. Pirates manager Don Kelly announced that right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo on Aug.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Johan Oviedo returns for Pirates to face Blue Jays

Right-hander Johan Oviedo will get another chance to stick in Pittsburgh's rotation on Wednesday afternoon when he makes his second start of the season for the host Pirates against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 19

Injured Pitcher to Rejoin Pirates Again

The Pittsburgh Pirates will activate starting pitcher Johan Oviedo for Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at PNC Park. Sharp-eyed Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was first to notice and report that Oviedo had a locker in the Pirates clubhouse.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 16

Pirates Starting Pitcher Shines in Another Triple-A Outing

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher had another solid showing in their most recent outing in the minor leagues, as they aim for a return to the MLB.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 5

Pirates Daily Roster Move Involves Pitchers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned pitcher Johan Oviedo to Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of pitcher Cam Sanders. Tommy Birch of Des Moines Register was first with the news about Oviedo.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 5

Pirates promote RHP Cam Sanders, demote RHP Johan Oviedo

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Tuesday that 28-year-old right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders has been promoted to a major league roster for the first time.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 5

Pirates Send Starting Pitcher Back to Minors

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent back a starting pitcher back down to the minor leagues, after recently recalling him. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported that the Pirates are optioning right-handed starting pitcher Johan Oviedo to Triple-A Indianapolis and selecting the contract of right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 4

Pirates' Johan Oviedo set to return from 2-year absence to face Giants

Nearly two years after he last pitched in a major league game, Johan Oviedo is ready to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 27-year-old right-hander will get the start on Monday against the visiting San Francisco Giants and veteran Justin Verlander.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 3

Pirates Starting Pitcher Returns From Injury vs. Giants

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have one of their main starting pitchers back from injury ahead of their upcoming game. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Pirates will activate right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo from Triple-A Indianapolis before the next game, against the San Francisco Giants on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 4

Pirates Pitcher Takes Step Forward in Injury Recovery

The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the deepest stables of starting pitchers in Major League Baseball. It may not be long before they have another valuable arm on the big league roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 3

Pirates Place Johan Oviedo on Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates officially announced that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. In order to make room for Lawrence on the club’s 40-man roster, the Pirates placed right-hander Johan Oviedo on the 60-day injured list.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3

Pirates place righty reliever on 60-day IL

The Pirates placed right-hander Johan Oviedo on the 60-day injured list. That opens a 40-man roster spot for fellow righty Justin Lawrence, whose previously-reported waiver claim from the Rockies is now official.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 29

Pirates Defeat Johan Oviedo in Salary Arbitration Hearing

The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t won the offseason with their uninspiring roster moves. However, they are 1-0 in salary arbitration. On Wednesday, a three-member panel found in the Pirates’ favor in their arbitration case with right-hander Johan Oviedo.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 6

Pirates All 40: Don’t Forget About Johan Oviedo

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. It’s been a while since anyone has seen Johan Oviedo pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 3, 2024

Pirates All 40: Johan Oviedo Faces Long Rehab Following Breakout

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster. Johan Oviedo broke through as a viable major-league starting pitching in 2023.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 25, 2023

Pirates righty to undergo Tommy John surgery

Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo will be sidelined until at least Opening Day 2025.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27, 2023

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Wednesday 9/27: Riding the Skubal Express

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MLB best bets, strikeout props for Wednesday 7/26: Red Sox' Brayan Bello has been 'under'-whelming

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