The Red Sox acquired right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pirates in a five-player trade that sent outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, also known as “The Password,” to Pittsburgh.
Category: Baseball
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Pagán on re-signing with Reds: ‘Easy choice’
Emilio Pagán said it was an ‘easy choice’ to remain with the Reds, even as he was exploring his options in free agency.
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Washington joining Giants staff as infield coach
Former Angels manager Ron Washington is joining the Giants’ coaching staff as infield coach, he confirmed on Thursday.
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Gray: With BoSox, ‘It’s easy to hate the Yankees’
Sonny Gray, now with the Red Sox, says he is happy to be in “a place where it’s easy to hate the Yankees.”
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FBI docs: MLB looked into Rose earlier than known
Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose in 1988 but suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.
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FBI docs: MLB’s Rose investigation began in ’88
Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose earlier than previously known and suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.
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Williams: ‘Good situation’ if Diaz returns as closer
The Mets remain interested in a reunion with Edwin Diaz, sources tell ESPN, but newly-signed Devin Williams gives them a proven backup plan, which could dampen the Mets’ willingness to meet Diaz’s demands.
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Mets claim Red Sox castoff Criswell from waivers
The Mets claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Red Sox just one day after he was designated for assignment.
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Rockies hire Dodgers’ Byrnes as general manager
The Colorado Rockies brought in Josh Byrnes from the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to become their general manager and turn around a floundering franchise.
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Sources: LHP Kay returning to MLB with ChiSox
Left-hander Anthony Kay is returning to the majors after a successful two-year run in Japan, agreeing to a two-year, $12 million contract with the White Sox, sources told ESPN.