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2017 Recaps: This Season Showed the Need For Top of the Rotation Performances

The Pirates had an unusual season from their starting rotation. They had a rare season in terms of health, seeing very few injuries to...

Ivan Nova Leaves Early with Right Calf Discomfort

Ivan Nova left today's game against the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning with right calf discomfort according to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nova threw six shutout...

Pirates Notebook: Ivan Nova Will Return to the Rotation on Sunday

PITTSBURGH — It looks like Steven Brault will be one-and-done in the Pirates rotation, as Ivan Nova will rejoin the starting five on Sunday...

Williams: Is There an Expiration Date For the Pirates’ Reclamation Magic?

Ivan Nova currently has a 3.87 ERA and a 4.06 xFIP. For a free agent signing on a three-year, $26 M deal, those aren't...

Ivan Nova Shows a Bit of Regression, But Pirates Still Take the Win Against the Brewers

PITTSBURGH — Ivan Nova had an extremely good first half to his 2017 season. He had a bit of a rougher start to the second...

Barnett: Breaking Down the Best Pitches in the Pirates’ Rotation

With All Star break fast approaching, it’s notable that Pirates remain in striking distance for the division despite the suspension to Starling Marte and...

Pirates Notebook: Felipe Rivero and Ivan Nova React to Being All-Star Snubs

PITTSBURGH - Felipe Rivero and Ivan Nova are not going to the All-Star Game. At least, not yet. Neither Rivero or Nova was selected as...

Ivan Nova and Francisco Cervelli Leave Tuesday’s Game Early

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost right-handed pitcher Ivan Nova and catcher Francisco Cervelli during Tuesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Nova left after six innings...

Pirates Notebook: The Pirates Need to Capitalize With Runners on Base

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates are 13th in the National League in wRC+ and wOBA, as one of the least-productive offensive teams on the circuit. Yet,...

Ivan Nova and the Third Time Through the Order

PITTSBURGH — It’s hard to say much that's bad about Ivan Nova’s start in the Pirates’ 3-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Nova...

Pirates Notebook: The Boost(s) That the Offense Needs Right Now

I feel like this season requires a weekly "Everything is going wrong for the Pirates" update, just to keep current with all of the...

Ivan Nova Named National League Pitcher of the Month for April

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday afternoon that right-handed pitcher Ivan Nova has been named the National League Pitcher of the Month for April. Nova...