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. The Oviedo-for-García trade was first reported by ESPN insider Jeff Passan. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Pirates Starter for No. 3 Prospect
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. This resulted in three consecutive one-year, $5 million contracts. Jun 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder … [Read more...] about Pirates Star May Have Different Role – or Different Team – in 2026
The Short, Happy Baseball Life of Charlie “Victory” Faust
Charlie Faust demonstrated that a Kansas farmer could help a baseball team, specifically the New York Giants, win a pennant. Baseball fans long forgot Faust’s story until it was recounted by former Giants center fielder Fred Snodgrass to author Lawrence Ritter for his classic 1966 book, The Glory of Their Times, about baseball in the early 1900s. Contemporary accounts, however, … [Read more...] about The Short, Happy Baseball Life of Charlie “Victory” Faust
Pirates Tender Contract to Catcher Despite Off Year
The Pittsburgh Pirates have tendered a contract to catcher Joey Bart for 2026 despite his regression in 2025. This, judging by his absence from MLB.com’s complete non-tendered player list. With MLB Trade Rumors predicting a $2.7 million salary for 2026, there was speculation that the Pirates would move on from Bart after a disappointing season. May 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, … [Read more...] about Pirates Tender Contract to Catcher Despite Off Year
Pirates Sign Two to Avoid Arbitration
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Jack Suwinski and pitcher Yohan Ramírez to one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration for both players. Suwinski will get $1.25 million, while Ramírez will receive $875,000. Both came below what they were projected to receive in arbitration. Robert Murray of FanSided broke the news about Suwinski, while Alex Stumpf of mlb.com was … [Read more...] about Pirates Sign Two to Avoid Arbitration